[Jewelry making - Article 00887] - Re: [Orchid] Waiting lists and Craft show tips

[LSHancock]

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Noel,

    I really enjoyed doing the Chicago ACC show.  In fact, that venue
    was the very first craft show I ever did.  If an inexperienced
    first-timer can make it through and not curse then you should have
    no problem. 

    Load in is pretty easy.  If you can roll your things to your booth
    yourself then the union guys won't bother you.  As well, if you can
    put your booth together by yourself with no mechanized tools the
    union people won't care.  But don't pull out a hammer or battery
    powered screwdriver unless you want the union all over you. 

    Additionally, the electricians checked every booth once they were
    set up.  Anything without a three prong, grounded electrical cord,
    other than low voltage things, they will not let you plug in.  No
    exceptions.  So switch your electrical cords before you go. 
    However, they won't bother you while you set up unless you are doing
    wiring there at the show.  

    The customers there are quite varied.  Most of them are people who
    are at the pier for fun and happen on the show.  But a few serious
    collectors did show up and some pretty well to do shoppers.  Nearly
    half the people I sold to were from out of town, really out of town,
    like NY and NJ. 

    The isles are wide and generous.  Make sure you have posters so
    people can see what you have, otherwise they may just walk by.  

Have fun!
Larry



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