[Jewelry making - Article 00914] - Re: [Orchid] [Tucson 2006] General information

[Kimberly Starbard]

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Hi Dave:

>     Many of the shows are open to the public & dealers at these shows
>     will sell to anyone. If you can prove you're part of the
>     'industry' you may get a better deal. It's up to the individual
>     dealer at these shows whether he sells wholesale or not. 

    Thank you, this actually brings up another point now that I think
    about it. A couple of years ago, I was at the Javitz Center in New
    York trying to go to the MJSA Expo. I was able to get in the door
    because I had a the checkbook from the bead store (I was a part owner
    of the store at the time). However, the man in line next to me
    couldn't get his business partner into the show at all. The man
    produced a business card and told the clerk that he and the man next
    to him were partners and worked together. The woman was saying "if
    he's your partner, why isn't his name on the card?" They literally,
    were not allowed to go in. 

    I have often thought about my personal security in traveling to the
    city. I would like to go to the Expo in March for Designer Day and
    the Expo itself. I would like to travel with someone, though, so I
    can feel more secure. I am going to be hiring someone in Jan. to help
    me, but I, in no way, want a partner, nor do I want to put anyone on
    my business card. (I guess you can kinda tell things didn't work out
    well at the bead store). Any tips? 

Best Regards,
Kim Starbard
Cove Beads

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