MAX 2010 is THIS WEEKEND!!!

[kck]

I agree the past two shows were far superior to this year. I think that the livestock vendors saw it coming hence the weak showing of amount of vendors. But at the price per booth and the virtual ghost town of attendee's I can't blame them. The speakers on Saturday was so unorganized I went with john Ciotti to get the scoop on his presentation and they had to ask him his name and what time he was supposed to go on at least a half dozen times. I'm glad I went on Saturday to score some nugs, by the end of the day it seemed that nothing was left (on the high end side). I really hope next year they can get thier act together. Oh yeah who won the 10 grand from giving all your info away lol!!!

I wish I went Saturday. that 150 gal LeeMar would have been nice in my living room. What's with the 10 grand?

[stephj03]

What do you mean? (I didn't go this year).

About 15% of the booths were vendors that were not directly reef related. Pacific Monarch time shares basically had an entire wall on the right side of the building as you came in the entrance.

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Pacific Monarch resorts (timeshares)
Shell vacation club (more timeshares)
Karen Talbot art (eco themed painter from Laguna)
Mohr power (residential solar panels)
LA pet fair (this is where the next MAX will be at)
Rescue tape (silicone tape for plumbing/sailing/auto/aviation)
aquacraft (r/c boats? don't remember this one)


There are also listings on the floor plan for:
Inland craft
aquatech
I don't remember what these where but I dont' think they were reef related either

[Rob619]

wow im kinda glad i didnt go then

[RussM]

There are also listings on the floor plan for:
Inland craft
aquacraft

Inland was demonstrating a diamond-blade wet band saw adapted for fragging. There was one raffled off too.

AquaCraft makes marine salts and other additives.

But yeah, there were a bunch of crap booths...

[RussM]

IMO, RAP is usually better for livestock anyway.

[kck]

did anyone see that guy from one of the LA reef clubs that set up a two-part doser using Target timers and aqua-lifters? pretty dope. I'm going to post pics.

[MadMax]

About 15% of the booths were vendors that were not directly reef related. Pacific Monarch time shares basically had an entire wall on the right side of the building as you came in the entrance.

U.S. census
Pacific Monarch resorts (timeshares)
Shell vacation club (more timeshares)
Karen Talbot art (eco themed painter from Laguna)
Mohr power (residential solar panels)
LA pet fair (this is where the next MAX will be at)
Rescue tape (silicone tape for plumbing/sailing/auto/aviation)
aquacraft (r/c boats? don't remember this one)


There are also listings on the floor plan for:
Inland craft
aquatech
I don't remember what these where but I dont' think they were reef related either

I don't quite understand your agenda:
Pacific Monarch: yes, timeshare related
Shell Vacation Club: sells trips to Hawaii; quite related to marine sports.
Karen Talbot Art: Artist of marine animals and ocean scenery
Mohr Power: Solar energy alternative to our $400+ monthly electric bills
LA Pet Fair: Where our next AQUARIUM-RELATED event will be held: www.aquariumpondexpo.com
Rescue Tape: Very applicable to reef plumbing; emergency device
Aquacraft: Aquarium Salt; must I elaborate further?
Inland Craft: Fragging tools for reef hobbyists
Aquatech: Phytoplankton farmer: Phyto2 brand coral food

Some simple research (er, a few clicks of a button on our website) would have enlightened you to these facts.

Thankyou for your participation of the Marine Aquarium Expo. Constructive criticism is always welcome however simple unknowns should be researched futher before posting, please

[stephj03]

Earlier in the thread, someone commented that there was a row of non-reef vendors.

Someone else asked for clarification on this comment.

I was trying to provide that. No agenda, sorry if I offended.

[MadMax]

No offense taken, Steph, just wanted to clarify these legitimate vendors.

Actually your post was not bad, hence why we responded to set straight what seems to be a simply misunderstanding.

Its the other comments such as "not worth the drive" or "don't bother" that are so ludicrous and uncalled for that we refuse to address such juvenile behavior. My wife pour our heart and soul into these events for the families and hobbyists who enjoy them, not those looking for a coral flea market. There is a far broader and crucial audience that we are trying to reach.
Nonetheless, we do wish to please as many people as possible, so we'll see what we can do to include the hobbyist sellers next year. This will require a significantly larger venue though.

It appears mid April was not ideal for some (we were forced by Easter this year) however this is self-correcting as MAX 2011 is back to its usual first weekend of the month: April 2-3. We have much to study, correct, and improve upon before next year. MAX 2011 will not be "business as usual", trust me.

[bpro32]

For what it's worth, I went up knowing I had no room in my tank to buy stuff and still had a good time bringing home almost nothing but freebies. I had fun and it was well worth the trip from San Diego.

[JAHGYDI]

that was the best 12.50 coors light ive ever had. it was way better than the 2.25 one i had an hour earlier.

[MadMax]

that was the best 12.50 coors light ive ever had. it was way better than the 2.25 one i had an hour earlier.

This is a legitimate gripe and I do appologize. I can't imagine what justifies such outrageous markups on simple beer sales. You of course must know we have absolutely nothing to do with the fair grounds consession stands. They have contracted agreements just like any other venue. I as a promoter have no control whatsoever in these matters.

[JAHGYDI]

its cool nobody forced me to buy it. next year ill smuggle my own in. haha

[stephj03]

that was the best 12.50 coors light ive ever had. it was way better than the 2.25 one i had an hour earlier.

Someone on RC said their MAX ticket was honored by the swap meet on the fair grounds and beer over there was much cheaper.

[Techknowledgy]

I went last year. Walked away with tons of freebies, and some great raffle prizes. I was totally bummed that I missed it this year, but I guess it turned out to be a good year to miss it. I am sure folks have learned from mistakes and it will improve for next year.