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Show Report
Hi gang, thought I'd give a show report on this past weekend's Intergalactic
bead show in Lansing, MI. This was the first time the show was held in Lansing. The venue was the Lansing Center, which is large and easily found in downtown Lansing. What was not so easily found were the beads. The signs were few and small and finding the beads in the center took some determination. The venue was large with a good layout overall. Flooring was concrete for this one (carpet is always nicer for noise control). From a buyer stand point there were not very many vendors. Hopefully it will get better in coming years and offer more diversity. However there were three lampworkers there, four or five of the big gem string importers, some silver, some crystal, a fuser, and Delphi Glass shop had a table too. So most basic necessities were covered for the beader but it wasn't overwhelming like at some shows where the selection is limitless. From a vendor stand point on Saturday sales and crowds were quite good. On Sunday the crowds had thinned to a trickle. For me the show was a good one, but I had only booth fees and gas to cover, no hotel or major trip fees. I'd do the show again, but I'd bring something to do on Sunday! I think there is a Lansing show in May but it's on the same weekend as the Traverse City Fire and Ice show (May 21). I will do TC Fire and Ice this year again, since it was so much fun last time! So.....anyone else doing bead shows this month? Reports welcome. |
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My local IGB is going to be held for the third time in April. The first time
it was kind of sad. This second time it was nicer but still small. I'm hoping the third time will be the charm. :-) -- JoAnn Paules MVP Microsoft [Publisher] "Gwacie" wrote in message ... Hi gang, thought I'd give a show report on this past weekend's Intergalactic bead show in Lansing, MI. This was the first time the show was held in Lansing. The venue was the Lansing Center, which is large and easily found in downtown Lansing. What was not so easily found were the beads. The signs were few and small and finding the beads in the center took some determination. The venue was large with a good layout overall. Flooring was concrete for this one (carpet is always nicer for noise control). From a buyer stand point there were not very many vendors. Hopefully it will get better in coming years and offer more diversity. However there were three lampworkers there, four or five of the big gem string importers, some silver, some crystal, a fuser, and Delphi Glass shop had a table too. So most basic necessities were covered for the beader but it wasn't overwhelming like at some shows where the selection is limitless. From a vendor stand point on Saturday sales and crowds were quite good. On Sunday the crowds had thinned to a trickle. For me the show was a good one, but I had only booth fees and gas to cover, no hotel or major trip fees. I'd do the show again, but I'd bring something to do on Sunday! I think there is a Lansing show in May but it's on the same weekend as the Traverse City Fire and Ice show (May 21). I will do TC Fire and Ice this year again, since it was so much fun last time! So.....anyone else doing bead shows this month? Reports welcome. |
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Only three lampworkers? Wow. Thanks for the report - glad the show went
well for you! -- Kandice Seeber Air & Earth Designs http://www.lampwork.net Hi gang, thought I'd give a show report on this past weekend's Intergalactic bead show in Lansing, MI. This was the first time the show was held in Lansing. The venue was the Lansing Center, which is large and easily found in downtown Lansing. What was not so easily found were the beads. The signs were few and small and finding the beads in the center took some determination. The venue was large with a good layout overall. Flooring was concrete for this one (carpet is always nicer for noise control). From a buyer stand point there were not very many vendors. Hopefully it will get better in coming years and offer more diversity. However there were three lampworkers there, four or five of the big gem string importers, some silver, some crystal, a fuser, and Delphi Glass shop had a table too. So most basic necessities were covered for the beader but it wasn't overwhelming like at some shows where the selection is limitless. From a vendor stand point on Saturday sales and crowds were quite good. On Sunday the crowds had thinned to a trickle. For me the show was a good one, but I had only booth fees and gas to cover, no hotel or major trip fees. I'd do the show again, but I'd bring something to do on Sunday! I think there is a Lansing show in May but it's on the same weekend as the Traverse City Fire and Ice show (May 21). I will do TC Fire and Ice this year again, since it was so much fun last time! So.....anyone else doing bead shows this month? Reports welcome. |
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As an Intergalactic vendor, I have to say that we are often reluctant to sign
up for the shows the first time it is at any new location. We know we are likely to lose money at the first show. Unfortunately, if we don't go, the customers who show up won't think it is worthwhile the next time. People on both sides of the table need to give it a chance. And we need to tell our friends to come. I didn't sign up for the Lansing show because it is too close to Tucson, date-wise, and I didn't check to see how far it is from me distance-wise. I've been telling other vendors to come to York for the next show. Hopefully, that one will grow. I won't miss it again, if I can help it. I only missed the first one because of a rescheduling issue. Joan Eckard http://mothwoman.com http://stores.ebay.com/Mothwoman-Beads-and-Jewelry http://www.justbeads.com/search/ql.cfm?s=Mothwoman |
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