New frag swap date

[SaylorsReef]

As well many vendors would prefer to have AT LEAST 2 hours to get set up.

Agreed! Less time would make it nearly impossible for some to set up.

 

[criccio]

I was just at a monthly reptile show in Wheaton in one of the buidings at the Dupage County Fairgrounds. There were an awful lot of tables set-up with reptile lights (electrical requirements) and the like. Flooring is not an issue since there are farm animals everywhere, and there are dog shows held there as well. Definitely much larger than the VWF with much more parking. Might be worth looking into.

http://www.allanimalexpo.com/pics/P1010002.jpg

 

[skunkmere]

the reptile show is as far as the vfw. how about shaumburg.

 

[twoslik213]

I was just at a monthly reptile show in Wheaton in one of the buidings at the Dupage County Fairgrounds. There were an awful lot of tables set-up with reptile lights (electrical requirements) and the like. Flooring is not an issue since there are farm animals everywhere, and there are dog shows held there as well. Definitely much larger than the VWF with much more parking. Might be worth looking into.

Excellent idea Chris! I will check that one out.

 

[bocochoco]

I was just at a monthly reptile show in Wheaton in one of the buidings at the Dupage County Fairgrounds. There were an awful lot of tables set-up with reptile lights (electrical requirements) and the like. Flooring is not an issue since there are farm animals everywhere, and there are dog shows held there as well. Definitely much larger than the VWF with much more parking. Might be worth looking into.

http://www.allanimalexpo.com/pics/P1010002.jpg

Confirmed...Perfect place.
Been there a few times myself.
Easily able to attract hundreds of potential buyers and the area is ripe with marine aquarists

 

[gig]

Ugh, way too far...

 

[kawicivic]

Those are good points as well. I have been on that side of the table before as well. I usually stick to the theory that vendors will make it work if there are enough people to make them money. However, we cannot forget that one of the reasons the people come is because of the number of vendors. Which came first? the chicken or the egg?

Having traveled with YZReef for 2 years and nearly 40 shows, it's my opinion that making the day longer just makes the vendors have to stand around and wait longer. At the end of the day very few people are buying anything and most people just stand around talking waiting for the raffle to end.

As well many vendors would prefer to have AT LEAST 2 hours to get set up. And the earlier you have set-up start the earlier they have to leave their origin.

Just figured I'd throw my opinion in, having been on the other side of things.

 

[LatinoHeatCHI]

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