"Josh" wrote in message
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Ill.

Did you go to Chicagoland Sportsfishing & Outdoorshow in Rosemont? In
my
opinion the show has declined measurably in the last several years. Once
years ago when I was friends with the folks at Bedford Sales some staff
shared with me some pretty significant theft problems at the shows . . .
after the doors closed. So a lot of vendors quit coming. Looked more to
me
last nite (at least in the fishing area) like a flea market (and not many
bargins at that) than a show. What did you think. Any of your buddies go-
how about them?

I've been to the show at the Rosemont in years past. If I remember
correctly, this used to be a 10 day (a week at least) show, now I think it's
only 4 days. When I was going there, I heard a lot of the other exhibitors
complaining about the price of floor space, problems with the show
management/promotors, declining attendance, more lookers/less buyers, not
being able to plug in an extension cord without hiring union electricians,
etc..... When some friends had a booth, they inquired about an internet
connection. They were quoted a price of $1,500 per day!

With attitudes like that, I can see why the show is declining. It's too
bad, I always looked forward to going to shows.
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Steve @ OutdoorFrontiers
http://www.outdoorfrontiers.com
G & S Guide Service
http://www.herefishyfishy.com