What makes a great show?

[buymycards]

Hi Rich, you should look at the other side of this. Many customers also drive a long distance and it isn't fair to them to have half of the dealers gone when they arrive. A few years ago I went to a large show at the Rosemont in Chicago. I made the mistake of going on Sunday. When I arrived, it was around 10:30. By noon many of the dealers were gone and many more were packing up. An 8 hour round trip was wasted.

Also, for you dealers, bring some change. I can't believe how many dealers can't break a ten dollar bill. For you customers, you should also bring some ones, fives, and tens to save yourself some hassle.

Rick

[Rich Klein]

Originally Posted by buymycards

Hi Rich, you should look at the other side of this. Many customers also drive a long distance and it isn't fair to them to have half of the dealers gone when they arrive. A few years ago I went to a large show at the Rosemont in Chicago. I made the mistake of going on Sunday. When I arrived, it was around 10:30. By noon many of the dealers were gone and many more were packing up. An 8 hour round trip was wasted.

Also, for you dealers, bring some change. I can't believe how many dealers can't break a ten dollar bill. For you customers, you should also bring some ones, fives, and tens to save yourself some hassle.

Rick

Rick:

I get it as a customer, you want the show to be full when the customers arrive. I was just giving some reasons why some dealers may leave early. So far, we've been lucky at my shows that most dealers have stayed till the end or nearly the end. But I'm never going to refuse someone their right to leave if they paid for their tables, as the saying goes -- it's their money -- and their right. As for me as a promoter -- I stay till closing.