Do exhibitors make money at the big shows?

[Franco]

I don't get this thing that people assume spouses hide purchases from each other. I don't really see that happening in lasting marriages.

Sounds like the intro to a very interesting thread.

 

[Tanks]

LMAO!!! Andy how many wives have you had my friend? Only having fun with you but could not resist!!!

More than one. That being said, never hid purchases and vice versa.

 

[Spartan5]

The fur coats definitely get purchased at the show. My wife got this one in Nashville a couple of years ago.

 

[Altitude sickness]

I hope they make money. It’s a lot of work, time and expense for them.

 

[DaddyFlip]

Exhibitors don’t travel across the country or from the other side of the world unless they can generate enough profit to justify the expense. So yeah, the fur coat and jewelry dealers are doing a brisk business. I once sarcastically asked the Bell Helicopter rep how many they sold. He looked me in the eye and said “two for sure.” I’m always amazed at the purchasing power walking around the hall!

Doug3006: Morning. I'm here to rent the Huey.
Bell Rep: Sorry, we don't rent it any more. But it is for sale.
Doug3006: How much is it?
Bell Rep: Two million dollars.
Doug3006: My pilot and I would have to do a test flight.
Bell Rep: Of course. You just have to leave a deposit.
Doug3006:v How much is that?
Bell Rep: Two million dollars.
Doug3006: Would you take a company check?
Bell Rep: Yes.

 

[Rimbaud]

Are prices at shows better than retail? Planning on DSC this year, which until now was to just to walk around with a friend, and see a few outfitters. I do need a new mountain scope, and am interested in a high-grade Blaser stock.