Should Show Promoters Include Clauses That Prevent Dealers From Working Other Shows?

[jcmtiger]

Originally Posted by ThoseBackPages

what year is it again? 1987?

Unreal that ANY promoter in 2011 would turn away business

Yes, I agree, this happened in the 80's and 90's at shows here in Michigan.

If it is spelled out in the contract though, the promoter can do this. But, why he would turn away business is crazy.


Joe

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by jcmtiger

Yes, I agree, this happened in the 80's and 90's at shows here in Michigan.

If it is spelled out in the contract though, the promoter can do this. But, why he would turn away business is crazy.


Joe

Isn't it meant to be a punishment so that they won't do it again next year?

Edited to add: the clause was probably put in initially because he thought the dealers would honor it and skip the earlier shows. Now he has to enforce it, or dealers won't take his contracts seriously. Now he has to decide whether or not it's a good idea to include such clauses in future contracts. I think the consensus is "no", but I'd be interested to hear Hunt's opinion on this.

[GrayGhost]

Its "heavy handed" and may hurt the overall dealer "quality" of a show, but the promoter has EVERY RIGHT IMO to do this, IF IT IS IN A CONTRACT. That is simply why when u sign a contract for anything in life, YOU READ IT.

Not liking it being in there is understandable, but the best thing to do is not do the show then, if you can't agree to terms in the contract, even if they seem to be restraint of trade, etc.

[Leon]

I hope any of the folks that voted yes to this will let us know their thinking? It baffles me how anyone would think this is a good thing?

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Leon

I hope any of the folks that voted yes to this will let us know their thinking? It baffles me how anyone would think this is a good thing?

Look at the title of the thread, then the title of the poll. They contradict and probably confused some people.

[brianp-beme]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Look at the title of the thread, then the title of the poll. They contradict and probably confused some people.

I voted yes for exactly the reason Runscott mentioned...a second after I pushed the tab I went "hey, that's not what I wanted to vote", but it was too late.

Brian

[GrayGhost]

Originally Posted by Leon

I hope any of the folks that voted yes to this will let us know their thinking? It baffles me how anyone would think this is a good thing?

I voted " I don't care" as it really doesn't matter much to ME. That said, I never said it was a "good thing", just IN THE PROMOTERS Right to do it. So, maybe my reply above wasn't clear enough?

Scott Roberts

[Buythatcard]

My title did contradict the Poll question. I changed the title to match the poll question.

I do apologize for screwing that up.

Two screwups in one thread.

Hope Leon doesn't kick me off Net54.

Sorry

[Leon]

Originally Posted by Buythatcard

My title did contradict the Poll question. I changed the title to match the poll question.

I do apologize for screwing that up.

Two screwups in one thread.

Hope Leon doesn't kick me off Net54.

Sorry

You ARE still way behind me in screwing up in one thread. Not even close...all is well. Maybe that is why folks voted yes initially though.....