[amayausers] Re: Trade Show FLOP!
- From: "Itchin To Stitch" <itchin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 21 May 2006 17:04:47 -0500
You've got one thing figured out already....avoid first year shows. You
might want to go to other shows as a "buyer" just to see what the traffic is
like and what other vendors are selling. Talk to them as well, they will
ususally be very honest about the show and whether it's worth it.
Wendy Solomonson
Itchin' To Stitch
Arlington, MN
(507)964-2224
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lisa Griswold" <lisa.griswold@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Amaya amaya" <amayausers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 8:16 PM
Subject: [amayausers] Trade Show FLOP!
> Hi, All,
>
> Just got back from day one of two of our Spa Trade Show. What a
> disaster! We were told that there were an expected 15,000 visitors to
> this show. I would put my estimate at around 500, and this is only bc the
> show next door let out while our show was still going on. Half of our
> customers (or lookers) were other vendors. I don't know how a show can
> reel you in with promises of high pre-sold ticket numbers, and not back it
> up! I'm tired and frustrated. AND I have to go back tomorrow!
>
> On a less negative note, can anyone suggest some quick one-off ideas to
> keep the machine running while trying to get orders from others? We are
> bringing bath and hand towels to monogram on site. We thought this would
> be a good crowd gatherer (to see the machine in action). We sold one set
> of hand towels. Yippy!
>
> Also, can anyone suggest a better way to choose trade shows? This was
> the first year for this show - I've figured out not to go with first year
> shows all by myself! :) Other constructive advice would be great!
>
> Thanks for listening to me gripe,
> Lisa Griswold
> Impressions
> Atlanta
>
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