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This has been a very interesting thread. The opinions seem to range from not good to great.
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How did makers do at Blade?
- Thread starter Keith Montgomery
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It's a matter of perspective.
My sales were less than expected. I was pissed that I wasn't in a better spot (ANY spot would have been better) when people who called days before the show got much better tables. (We had been on the waiting list for 2 years.)
I didn't find as many deals on supplies as I expected but still came away with some nice stuff for future knives. I had hoped that mammoth ivory would have come down out of the stratosphere but it's still up there. Mother of pearl is heading that way too.
Being at a table, I didn't get to roam and see the show like I usually would.
But, I had a great time visiting with old and new friends. I enjoyed talking with the people who visited my table and I hope I will get some orders from it. As usual, I learned more about knifemaking.
I got to sit in the pit and have a long chat with one of my favorite knifemakers, Ron Best. We had some great dinners at Magianos and Longhorn Steakhouse. I shared a couple of good cigars with good friends.
I was sad to hear so many knifemakers and table holders unhappy with the show management.
So yes, it was good in some ways and bad in other ways. It could have and should have been better in terms of show management.
My sales were less than expected. I was pissed that I wasn't in a better spot (ANY spot would have been better) when people who called days before the show got much better tables. (We had been on the waiting list for 2 years.)
I didn't find as many deals on supplies as I expected but still came away with some nice stuff for future knives. I had hoped that mammoth ivory would have come down out of the stratosphere but it's still up there. Mother of pearl is heading that way too.
Being at a table, I didn't get to roam and see the show like I usually would.
But, I had a great time visiting with old and new friends. I enjoyed talking with the people who visited my table and I hope I will get some orders from it. As usual, I learned more about knifemaking.
I got to sit in the pit and have a long chat with one of my favorite knifemakers, Ron Best. We had some great dinners at Magianos and Longhorn Steakhouse. I shared a couple of good cigars with good friends.
I was sad to hear so many knifemakers and table holders unhappy with the show management.
So yes, it was good in some ways and bad in other ways. It could have and should have been better in terms of show management.
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i was my first blade show .i only sold 1 knife retail, the rest was dealers.
2 d.a. autos, 4 liner locks,2 fixed blade,14 dog tag knives.i picked up 3 new dealers and gave out a 1/2 box of buissness cards. it was good for me for my first show.
alex
2 d.a. autos, 4 liner locks,2 fixed blade,14 dog tag knives.i picked up 3 new dealers and gave out a 1/2 box of buissness cards. it was good for me for my first show.
alex
