[Jewelry making - Article 00207] - Re: [Orchid] First Long Distance Show!

[Colleen Lynch]

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    Congratulations, Donna! 

    I've been traveling to shows for 20 years and the times when I've
    flown/shipped rather than bringing my booth and work with me in the
    car have been the most stressful. 

    If you do ship, be absolutely certain in advance that the hotel is
    willing to receive your shipment! 

    Consider using the show's official shipper.  They might be a bit
    more expensive but they will deliver to the venue at the appropriate
    time. 

    When not using the show's shipper I  have my shipment held at the
    company's warehouse and I pick it up myself in a rented car.  (Be
    certain ahead of time that it will fit into a car.)  Most shippers'
    warehouses are located near the airport and often the cost of a car
    rental is no more than the cost of transportation into town that
    you'd be paying for yourself anyway.  And ship with plenty of lead
    time so that *before you leave home* you can verify that your
    shipment is there.  If it isn't palletted make them confirm that ALL
    of the boxes have been scanned in. 

    But if you like to drive and if it's a time of year when weather is
    reliable, do consider it.  The total cost of airfare and related
    expenses for yourself and shipping costs for the booth and inventory
    may be more than gas, lodging and the value of lost studio time. 

Colleen


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