[Jewelry making - Article 00146] - Re: [Orchid] First Long Distance Show!

[LSHancock]

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>       Up until now my criteria has been, "Will it all fit in my car?"
>     <snip>What are your experiences with distant shows? Is shipping in
>     my booth viable? Or, would it be better to just drive there
>     (Dallas, TX to Washington, D.C.)? A four day round trip minimum
>     with food/lodging each day, but at least then I know what I'm
>     working with... and I avoid all the costs/concerns of
>     shipping.<snip> Thanks in Advance to everyone out there! 

    Donna, I have done shows that have required long drives (Central NC
    to St. Paul, MN) and I have flown and shipped.  The question you
    have to ask yourself is where you want to spend your money.  If you
    fly and ship the show will cost you more out of pocket.  If you have
    to change your entire setup then the out of pocket expense will
    skyrocket, though it would be an investment in the future if you
    plan on shipping to more long distance shows.  If you drive the
    costs will come at the expense of your time, gas, hotel and wear and
    tear on your vehicle.  

    I am normally an avowed optimist, but the results of the last few
    shows I have done have convinced me to spend the least amount of
    money possible for each show I do until the economy picks up and
    sales justify it.  In fact, I will be driving from here to Ft. Worth
    next month because, even though I can ill afford to lose the time in
    the shop, I can always make up for it on weekends and evenings.  If
    I spend the money and the show results are bad, I won't be able to
    get that money back. 

    If you've got other questions let me know, 

Larry

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