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Help with what tent to buy
Started this discussion. Last reply by bobby ziemba Feb 17, 2010. 18 Replies 0 Likes
I am new to the craft show business. I bought a cheap tent at Kmart and at my first show it bent a little during a wind storm. I am looking to upgrade to a Flourish/Trimline, Light Dome or a Show…Continue
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Debbie Blanchard replied to Sara Youngman's discussion 'The indespensible tote bag/box to have at the fair with me.'
Sara,
I found a website called festivalnet.com if has a list call 160 things to bring to your art or craft show. I found things I never thought about bringing on the list. Check it out.
Debbie
bobby ziemba replied to Debbie Blanchard's discussion 'Help with what tent to buy'
Thanks folks. Now I have good direction in buying a "proper" exhibition canopy.
If anyone knows of a used one, I'd be interested.
bobby z.
skip stang replied to Debbie Blanchard's discussion 'Help with what tent to buy'
Don't forget to look at the Show Off from New Venture Products located in FL,ask for the deal ,and you shall receive(no I dont rep for them,just abuse thier product and CANT wreck it.Even had lent it to a First timer and they didn't break…
bobby ziemba replied to Debbie Blanchard's discussion 'Help with what tent to buy'
Thank you for saving me the hassle with trying the endeavor.
I guess there's no way around it, I'll have to save up for a trimline or a light dome.
greta anthony replied to Debbie Blanchard's discussion 'Help with what tent to buy'
I've had a trimline, an archtop which is a really heavy version of the trimline and now I have a light dome. I really like the light dome a lot. It's easy to put up if you're by yourself, the poles don't weigh a lot and there are…
deb upright replied to Debbie Blanchard's discussion 'Help with what tent to buy'
We bought the "endeavor" and sent it roght back. The frame bent the first time we opened it. It took four of us to open it. Its top heavy with all the framework to make the dome shape. In theory it looks like a good idea, but in real life…
bobby ziemba replied to Debbie Blanchard's discussion 'Help with what tent to buy'
Thanks for the insight Debbie,
I'm looking for a canopy for my first fine art fair season and was looking at the ez up and caravan. I just can't afford a trimline at this time.
Ez up makes a barrel tent similar in design to the…
Debbie Moyer replied to Debbie Blanchard's discussion 'Help with what tent to buy'
I have been through the gambit of 1 Undercover tent - lasted 5 years. 3 Ez-up in a 2 year time span - what inferior tents they are. Last year purchase a more expensive Caravan - quality much better than the Ez-ups. However, after this past summer of…
skip stang replied to Debbie Blanchard's discussion 'Help with what tent to buy'
Your jokin right,I dont want to be anywhere near one of those things.When it happens I do let them know what will happen if damages occur.(makin friends real fast huh,I will not pay for thier bad judgement)The people that have them have the attitude…
Paul Zerjay replied to Debbie Blanchard's discussion 'Help with what tent to buy'
I have had to replace the roof 3 times,due to the fact that a ez up had landed on me.
hoped I helped
Isn't it funny how that works. Did you pay for the replacement, or did they?
I cringe every time someone sets an easy up close to me. I always…
Ann Schrader replied to Debbie Blanchard's discussion 'Help with what tent to buy'
I am looking to upgrade my tent, but I am borrowing an EZ-Up from a friend. I work in ceramics and my first show the side wall blew in with a pop during a gust of wind and knocked one piece over into another one and both broke. My husband and I own…
skip stang replied to Debbie Blanchard's discussion 'Help with what tent to buy'
Why would one put thier most precious possessions in a ezly blown away tent is beyond me.I have had my Show off for the past 12 years and use it 30 times a year(45 when I was younger and dumber)I have the self sealing fabric walls.Benefits are,only…
Diane Wright replied to Debbie Blanchard's discussion 'Help with what tent to buy'
Does anyone have any experience with mesh walls (sold by Flourish) for an EZ up. I am considering purchasing them to give my EZ up more stablility. My Ez up did well last summer - no bending - although needed more stabiliztion and weight. It did…
Rose Monzyk replied to Debbie Blanchard's discussion 'Help with what tent to buy'
I have an EZUp and have had good luck with it and extra weights. I found mine at Dick Blick Outlet in Galesburg Il. It was a return and I got it for a lot less than usual retail. They don't always have returns, so call before going. I heard…
Pauline Ross replied to Debbie Blanchard's discussion 'Help with what tent to buy'
I started out with an EZup that lasted 6yrs but it was not good for storms and wind. Not only did I have the corners weighted, I staked it at every corner plus a couple stakes inside and tied in my heavy wall system to it. Was alot of work but it…
Patty replied to Debbie Blanchard's discussion 'Help with what tent to buy'
I've had a light dome and now a finale, I loved both of them for ease of setup, the light weight and lack of a zillion parts. Have had the craft hut-similar to trimline, I think- much heavier, and sturdier. I've been through storms, rain…
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