Posted by greta anthony on November 18, 2013 at 4:28pm
This is an ACE show set up p was early Sat morning. We set up in the pouring rain. Everything was wet, boxes, display, tent, curtains, shoes, everything. Rained long enough to soak everything then stayed pretty much dry for the rest of the day, overcast but dry. Sales on Sat were dismal for me but picked on Sunday. So made a profit, not a big one but enough, so I was pleased with the show. Here's the thing that impressed me the most. Even though there was no breakdown rules given out or anyone manning the barricades breakdown went very smoothly. Everyone I saw broke down completely before they brought in their vans. Exhibitors moved the barricades then put them back in place when they were past them. Nobody blocked the road in my section we all moved over as far as possible so other vehicles could get past. How refreshing, there was no shouting or arguing. We had no problem getting our vans in and loaded.
Sad commentary on people's perception, but how did you do? Maybe you should be glad you weren't among the upstairs "dealers" that no one could locate...
"Crafter" is one of the seven words George Carlin said you can't say on television. I think "vendor" also goes in that category. I dunno about "artisan."
Thanks for your review, Greta...and yours too, Geoff, didn't realize that ACE was an acronym, thought it had something to do with hardware...ha. As a crafter (prefer artisan), I'll check out the info on the Howard Alan Events website.
Thanks for posting, Greta! A couple of (small) things to add, for those who may not be familiar with this show: "ACE" stands for American Craft Endeavors. It's the craft-show division of Howard Alan Events (click the "Crafters" link on his website). Dunedin is north of Tampa, FL.
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Sad commentary on people's perception, but how did you do? Maybe you should be glad you weren't among the upstairs "dealers" that no one could locate...
LOL Connie!
"Crafter" is one of the seven words George Carlin said you can't say on television. I think "vendor" also goes in that category. I dunno about "artisan."
Ha, Ha...but seriously, I like that idea...
I'm told you can charge more money if you call yourself an "artisan." <kidding! I'm kidding!>
Thanks for your review, Greta...and yours too, Geoff, didn't realize that ACE was an acronym, thought it had something to do with hardware...ha. As a crafter (prefer artisan), I'll check out the info on the Howard Alan Events website.
Thanks for posting, Greta! A couple of (small) things to add, for those who may not be familiar with this show: "ACE" stands for American Craft Endeavors. It's the craft-show division of Howard Alan Events (click the "Crafters" link on his website). Dunedin is north of Tampa, FL.