Originally Posted by
cHRoNzZe
I haven't had the chance to attend a show yet so I can't really speak on it...I think the price at 15$ is fair considering all the crap they have to do... I really do think that local vendors WILL drive traffic up to the show.... I saw what happen to a local vendor getting ban(and the emails) and that kinda made me not what to go.... Now to ban a vendor who doesn't want to attend or CANT attend is wrong...like you said put yourself in his shoes... He has to close up his shop on a weekend (your words""Bread and butter") and travel couple hours with a s$$t load of livestock to another location in hopes to sell everything and make a few bucks..how about if he doesn't sell enough to cover the cost..will you be buying the rest of his livestock to make up the cost?? I'm sure your not ...maybe his funds was just enough for his bills and couldn't take the chance on not putting food on the table for a day!! Just my personal opioin cause it's always 2 sides on a story
I went to your website and its not too user friendly I couldn't see any recent pics of last years shows, Try to freshen up your website with more info like what where to park,recent pictures,and what vendors have to offer.maybe even what foods are around. Even a few picture so corals from vendors
Not sure if this is already there but if I go I'll like to see some of these things....
Local stand builders? Or maybe references on where to get custom stands for your area
Coupons for local shops or online stores that can only be given at max (like free shipping on any purchase from a online vendor or 40% off corals from online vendors..etc none of that 10% off BS lol
Equipment that has been discontinued at a fraction of cost.maybe even use equipment in good shape.. A lot of us are budget reefers and don't have 500$ for a good light or a 400$ skimmer......
food .. Food ...food ....food.or a snack bar I get in a bad mood when I'm walking for 5/6 hours with no food lol
maybe a booth with books or brochures on algae control,dipping corals,how to pick right stock for your tank,how to set up a basic tank, disease,what to look for in buying a fish etc. most of us know but some people (wife's,kids) may not know and this might give them a little kick to start there own tank,all thanks to your show! I'm sure people will return for reasons like that ....
Again I haven't been to a max show yet so not sure if some of these things are there already,but if I drive for 2/3 hours just to see a bunch of corals over price, equipment that that you can't get lol (comes out next year BS) or have to drive around to find a spot to eat ...I for sure not going to attend shows after that .... Good luck with the show
Regardless i hope to make it out there next year.....