[Jewelry making - Article 00243] - Re: [Orchid] Dynamic Display Systems

[LSHancock]

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    Annette, I have used DDS for my showcases for 3 years now.  The
    double pedestal bases are slightly more time consuming to break down
    than the single but overall it isn't that difficult.  I currently
    use 3 single pedestals and 2 doubles.  I have 4 showcases on top of
    these.  

    I used to fly to shows and was able to check my cases on the plane
    with my suitcase inside the largest one, taking only my line
    onboard.  But as I have expanded and now have too many cases.  With
    security what it is now, I wouldn't do that but it was great while
    it lasted.   

    Back when I used to have only 3 single peds. and 3 display cases I
    could get in and out before any other jeweler excepting those who
    rented cases.  Now that I have expanded I get out later.  

    It takes me (alone) about 2.5 to 3 hours to break down completely
    after a show.  This includes doing everything from taking out my
    work and taking it to the lockup to getting phone numbers from my
    newly found friends.  The last show I did (Atlanta ACC) the show was
    over at 5:00pm and I was on the road with my cases in the back seat
    of my '92 Honda sedan at 7:45pm. 

    I use the halogen lights for my displays, too.  Though I have never
    done an outdoor show so haven't had the need to worry about battery
    power.  The lights can be problematic for me.  I have overhead
    lights and in-case lights. I like to use the in-case lights to
    spotlight certain items but they can be rather difficult to aim
    since they only swivel in one direction. 

    Overall I rate DDS very high and am constantly getting other artists
    coming by complimenting me about the cases.  

    Let me know if you have other questions 

    Larry Getting ready for the ACC Saint Paul show, trading sunny and 60
    for who knows what kind of weather in MN.  

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