Hi All,
I need to purchase a canopy/tent and finances being what they are, and likely only doing 2-3 a year to start, was looking for an EZ Up package. I found one I would order at hutshop.com, except there are no prices anywhere on the site, no add to cart button, no phone number, nothing. The phone number I found on Google is not a working number. Do they still exist? How does one reach them or order?
I found another package from a different source but as I need it quickly it possibly would not arrive in time. I've checked amazon, and other places, including EZ-Up site and nothing.
I don't want to cancel out of the event, and would prefer not to order one that would cost 2-3 times as much at this time (there are reasons), though believe me, I would like to get one of the very nice tents, I am 5' 4", nearly 65, and will need to set up alone.
I've spent many evenings researching, looking on-line, phone calls during the day. If you have any ideas or suggestions, I'd love to hear them. Thank you. ~Jan Z.
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Thank you, everyone, for your replies and suggestions! I just ordered an EZ Up Vantage Value Pak, which should work well for now. If I start doing more than a couple shows next year, I'll upgrade. Gotta love artfairinsiders!
I got my EZ-Up at Sam's club a few years ago. I paid just over $200; came with side walls and weight plates that fix to the bottom of the legs to help stabilize. I do 3 shows a year [still have a real job to supplement]. I have not had any problems at all setting it up by myself and sometimes with a hand from a fellow artist. {Also 5'4" - near 60}
Over the years I have added stabilizer bars and use mesh walls (Flourish) to hang my glass art, which adds to the stability tremendously. Have had folks near me at almost every show come over to see why my booth does not move when the wind gusts and fuss with theirs [saw one couple 'catch' theirs as it tried to fly off!].
The one thing I will add is that when it has gotten dirty and I scrubbed it, I went over it with a couple cans of spray on Scotchguard waterproofing. Have never had water issues and have had some pretty intense weather.
Good luck! It is a scary thing starting off but it is great once you get going. I am nowhere near the showman most of the folks are that you will get to know here, but absolutely love selling at the shows.
P.S. Do yourself a favor and set it up in your yard to learn how- and attach the roof the first time! You don't want to add that stress to doing your first show....and keep the instructions with the tent until you are comfortable with set-up and tear down.
Thank you, Susan White! I just got off the phone with EZ Up, I ordered the Vantage Value Pak along with weight bags. Next year I will add mesh walls, but with only one art show (possibly another in the fall), this was enough expense for now. The good news is, it is all available, will be shipped out today, and arrive either this coming Friday or a week from today. That will give me time to set it up in the yard, do some waterproofing, get sand for the bags, etc. What a relief! I have a large market umbrella, heavy cast iron stand for it, tables, etc., but the weather here in northern WI can be rather unpredictable so the tent would be much better.
Thanks, too, for the tips! ~Jan Z.
Have you tried www.ecanopy.com
Most of their canopy's ship free and maybe for a few extra nickels they could rush it to you
Sorry, don't have an answer for you, I'm interested in hearing what others have to say myself.
I was looking at this tent from Costco, not sure how great it is, it would need waterproofing, but it does come with walls and it's $230.
http://www.costco.com/Caravan-10%27-x-10%27-Aluminum-Frame-Pop-Up-C...
Good luck with the tent search.