[Jewelry making - Article 01079] - [Orchid] Total frustration, can't get into shows!!!

[Tom or Grace Stokes]

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    Hello everyone,  I would like to know how the application process is
    going for others this year.  When I first started showing, about 5
    years ago, I didn't have good slides, I didn't even have a booth
    slide at one point and used my own booth shot for many years and I
    got into everything I applied to - even good established shows. 
    This year, I applied to over 30 shows and have gotten the results
    through June and have only gotten into 3 shows.  I can't even seem
    to get into local nothing shows that should be easy.   Not to pat
    myself on the back but the work has gotten emensely better, I have
    very nice professional slides and a great looking booth shot.  I
    can't even get onto a waitlist!  I just keep getting form letters
    that say they were overwhelmed with applications in my category and
    try again next year.  Is anyone else experiencing the same kind of
    thing to the same extent this season???  Could the number of
    jewelers have increased to that extent? Without tooting my own horn
    - I know my work is better than that.  Terribly frustrated. 

    Also, while I am asking questions can anyone give me some feedback
    on the Chicago One of a Kind Show.  I have considered applying for
    it, but the booth fee is so high.  I don't live close enough to
    check it out so any comments would be helpful. 

    And, one more question.  Trying to locate a company I was told about
    for display items called Bufcor, but can't find anything on the Net.
    Out of Florida, I think.  Anyone heard of them? 

    Most grateful for the attention to any or all of the above. Got to
    find a way to make some money - whew!!!! 

Thanks,  Grace



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