Ellen, That is exactly what the last gift show I went to did. NO purchases there. They had displays and you had to order from there or get a rep to come see you. I LOVE this idea. Would save lots of $$$$$ . I actually wrote about this back in January. The idea just works. On another note-- I am pro union. We need jobs to stay in our country and keep great salaries. Some people may not like it, but they sure do not complain when they work for places like Merck or union car companies. JMHO Lynnette Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile
-----Original Message----- From: Ellen Torchia <[email protected]> Date: Tue, 2 Mar 2010 20:02:55 To: NailTech<[email protected]> Subject: Re: NailTech:: why support large trade shows when they don't support us nail techs? LONG Kudos to Elaine for putting together some great deals for show attendees. I think many techs expect bargains at shows and should get them. There have been some great things discussed in this thread. I think sample sizing on nail products is the best idea. Tech's will pay for sample sizing if they want to try products before purchasing. I know unless you have been in the position to have a booth, it's hard to explain why the cost goes so high. I remember one year in New York they charged us $800 just to move our freight (1pallet) from the dock to the both and back. That's after the shipping cost to even get it to the dock. It's just unreal the costs. It was mentioned by Renee to take orders and ship the products. I would like to know how many of you would like that idea. I think local techs might not like it but those that fly in would think it would be preferred. I can only guess at why the supply houses are not carrying as much nail items. As discussed, most of them are owned by one company. If there is something you think they need to carry, ask them, write letters, email, it can't hurt. I just like to remind techs to support the companies that are really trying to support the industry. Without the support, many of them will cease to exist. Ellen Torchia Former Top 10 Competitor New Owner - Too Much Fun -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "NailTech" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nailtech?hl=en.
