Two shows in 2 weekends and neither of them good. The Virginia Holiday show was terrible, though the managers were nice, there was coffee on the first day, help loading and unloading, and other comforts. There were just too few customers and they were not in a buying mood. As this was an expensive show for us, I was not too happy. Today I went to a long running local show in Arnold , MD and again, the show people were nice. Just not much in the way of customers stopping by, much less buying anything. I did make some sales so it was not a loss, but neither was it particularly profitable.
I did go to a Sugarloaf show on Saturday as a customer and that was both well attended and had lots of buyers. I think every 2nd couple in the show was carrying a shopping bag. As I was leaving, I noticed everyone walking back to their cars was carrying a bag. so perhaps all the serious buyers were there and not at the 2 shows I attended.
So that's the next strategy is , to try to get into this well regarded series of shows. I know our glass is made and designed well enough to be seriously considered. We just need to get some professional photos taken.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
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