[Jewelry making - Article 01089] - Re: [Orchid] Show dealer at Tucson

[Susan]

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    Thanks to all who responded to my post about doing the Tucson show. 
    Of course, I know how tough the competition is on pricing, and would
    have to drop my prices in order to compete.  Actually, I'd probably
    want to do one of the retail shows there, so I could still make a
    profit.  I am a direct importer from China and India, so could afford
    to do that. 

    However, a point well taken is the cost of hotel and food.  That
    fact does eat up a huge chunk of change.  When I think about how many
    beads I could buy over the phone or by email with that amount of
    money, the long distance shows with overnight stays suddenly pale in
    appeal.  Then when I consider the booth fee at Tucson, well . . .
    maybe when pigs fly? 

    I've heard that the local shows are not very profitable, but they
    have been somewhat profitable for me, so I've signed up for two in NM
    this year, where I can sleep in my own bed.  I guess Tucson is going
    to have to wait:) 

    I was just trying to get a feel for how much inventory one would
    need to be properly prepared for a really big show. 

Susan
Sun Country Gems
www.suncountrygems.com


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