[lace] Re: Vendor hours at Conventions, etc.

[Addicks]

From an old retired vendor of lacemaking supplies, let me clear up a few points 
in question.  The convention sales room is closed during class hours so that 
vendors who teach do not have to hire help or bring hubby along to watch their 
goods. Russell Groff (of Robin and Russ) and I rabble roused for years to have 
the sales room open 24/7 during convention, since we rented the majority of the 
tables, paid the most money to transport goods, and offered the widest selection 
of supplies. I cannot recall a single year when we were able to prevail - maybe 
Seattle?

Weavers charge a fee to non registrants to enter display and sales rooms - at 
Convergence it's $10 or even $15 for a "one day pass." A commuter fee? I agree, 
it's a blatant rip-off.

It is fine to break even, recoup original investment, but no sponsoring group 
should make a substantial profit from what is supposed to be the convention of 
an educational, non-profit group.

And just to finish off with one last whine, why can't the convention be held in 
May or early June before the heat of the summer? I remember Phoenix, AZ at 114 
degrees F and 90% humidity (thunderstorms!) August is, well, too darn hot.
Best wishes,
Alison

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