Fed Ex wouldn't ship my order 2 years ago because it had nail products in it! 
(Flammable) DUH! It is a NAIL show.... Maybe the guy was having a bad day....

Pati

On Jun 7, 2013, at 8:07 AM, Diana Bonn <[email protected]> wrote:

> wow. wonderful!!!!!!!!!! Wanna add, bring an extra bag to put your purchased 
> items in, or they have a FED EX on the floor that you can ship your items.  
> they wrap it up for you!! diana from indiana
> 
> 
> 
> At 04:21 PM 6/6/2013, you wrote:
>> Oh goodness!! I'm not sure how many new techs are in the group but I will 
>> say that one of the best pieces of advice I received since joining the group 
>> a few months ago was---->Go to the Premiere Orlando event. The vets know 
>> about this gem so this post may help the newbies. I was lucky and able to 
>> save major $$$$ by staying with a friend who lived less than 10 miles from 
>> the convention center. Yay!!! The first day I felt a bit overwhelmed and 
>> lost but what better way to get over that then to dive in? I contacted 
>> Debbie about the networking event, paid and received confirmation.  That was 
>> amazingly quick Debbie!!!! :-) I attended classes during the day since the 
>> exhibit floor was closed.  If a newbie has joined this group but is lurking, 
>> here are my tips for the show:
>> 1. Do NOT apply product to your hand prior to the conference.  Every class I 
>> attended asked for volunteers and I wasn't able to volunteer because I was 
>> wearing shellac. Next time I will be bare nails!!!
>> 2. Rent a car - I used dollar rental car and received a vehicle for the four 
>> days for $64 dollars.  Chat up the agent and you may receive an upgrade for 
>> one cent each day.  Therefore, I had a mid-size car for the price of an 
>> economy!!
>> 3. Do attend the networking social held on the first night. There are LOADS 
>> of free products in the swag bag AND you get the most amazing coupon book.  
>> Within that book was several coupons for free products and amazing 
>> discounts. I was in line waiting to get one of my free products when Debbie 
>> approached me asking, "Where did you get coupon book?" LOL (for the newbies, 
>> I got the book from Debbie's event LOL)
>> 4. Chat up the techs with amazing nail designs on their hands.  While in 
>> line I met Geneva and was intrigued by her stiletto nail design.  I believe 
>> we bumped into each other at least 5 times afterwards and we exchanged 
>> information.
>> 5. Do have a business card, even if it only says "student." I wish I would 
>> have created something to give out :-(
>> 6. Don't be intimidated!! I was at the CND Booth when Jan was discussing 
>> vinylux.  Later that day, one of the CND Ambassadors gave me an invite to 
>> the VIP Launch Event for Vinylux -- that was amazing.  I saw Jan upon 
>> entering the "invite only" event and asked for a picture.  She then said, 
>> "There she is. I saw you at the CND Booth." I think a tear formed because 
>> this woman meets so many people and she remembered me.
>> 7. Do go the booths and asks for tips and tricks.  I wasn't sure how to 
>> really ask but I knew I needed to take advantage of this wonderful 
>> opportunity of being surrounded by so much knowledge.  So I waited for Holly 
>> to finish with another tech then I asked her questions about shellac and 
>> application.  She gave me wonderful tips and was extremely pleasant.
>> 8. Do go to the CND Design lab. Upon entry they gave us a free bottle of 
>> vinylux and top coat.  I also played with some of the design accessories 
>> where I learned how to apply foil, etc. There was a contest that would award 
>> $500 to the design that accumulated the most instagram votes.  Ten finalist 
>> were chosen and I was a finalist!!! I didn't win the $500 but I did win an 
>> introductory kit, got to be called to the middle of the CND booth with Jan 
>> where my name was announced and she informed people that I had just 
>> completed school.  That woman remembers everything, we had that discussion 
>> earlier in the day.
>> 9. Do attend the Nail Talk Radio event if they hold another one.  I received 
>> free gel polish there and loads of information.
>> 10. Do get a late flight for the last day of the show.  Vendors drop prices. 
>> I'm still experimenting with what type of lacquer I prefer. On day one, 
>> Essie had polish 5 for $21. On the last day, the polish was 6 for $21!! This 
>> is a double edged sword.  Although some vendors will drop pricing on the 
>> last day, if it is something that you really like, get it on the first day 
>> when supply is higher.  I found that several colors would sell out.
>> 11. Review the nail world booklet online or on the first day in the course 
>> guide.  Get a game plan to hit the classes you truly want to see.  Also, 
>> arrive earlier to some of the popular classes (Young Nails, etc.) because 
>> the seats will fill quickly.
>> 12. Register early at Salon Centric to get $20 off the registration price.  
>> Since I was a student, I was able to get $10 off but $20 is muchhhhh better 
>> LOL. Also register early enough to have the e-pass sent to you to avoid 
>> standing in the longgggg e-pass reprint line. I was in that line :-(
>> 13. Wear comfy clothing. I wore jeans and flip flops the entire time.  
>> Walking from the parking lot to the side where nail world is held, is a 
>> longggg walk.  Even longer if you have to park at the hotel garage across 
>> the street.
>> 14. Be prepared to pay for parking. It was $15 each day.
>> 15. Leave your hotel, house, etc early enough to allow for traffic, parking 
>> and walking so that you make it on time to the class.
>> 16. Pack a lunch/snack/water.  On the first day, I didn't eat lunch because 
>> I wanted to attend so many classes. It wasn't until the evening I had a 
>> chance to eat. There was a cafe there, but bringing your lunch is another 
>> option.
>> I've included some pics from the event--one with Debbie, one with Holly and 
>> one with Jan when I received my finalist gift!!!
>> This event was amazing and I cannot wait to try out the things I have 
>> learned!!!!
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