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Because the average diver knows quality built products when they see it, hence, the competition could be left on the shelf.
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How much is DEMA for a 10x10?DEMA is only 4 days and it costs a lot. Exhibitors only want to talk to the LDS buyers so they can justify their investment. They really don't have time to talk to Joe Diver. Indeed, many of them want to take advantage of deals that are meant only for shops, so it can get weird.
There are a few consumer-oriented shows around the country. Ft Lauderdale, LA, and NY come to mind. They are far less expensive and many manufacturers show up for them.
Allocate one day for the dealers the other days to the public or vice versa.DEMA is only 4 days and it costs a lot. Exhibitors only want to talk to the LDS buyers so they can justify their investment. They really don't have time to talk to Joe Diver. Indeed, many of them want to take advantage of deals that are meant only for shops, so it can get weird.
There are a few consumer-oriented shows around the country. Ft Lauderdale, LA, and NY come to mind. They are far less expensive and many manufacturers show up for them.
Casinos don’t make their money from high-rollers; it’s the vacation gamblers who turn the wheel. Dive manufacturers may have forgot who pays their salaries.It's an industry trade show, just like the big restaurant trade show here in the Chicago area, and those for other industries. They don't want the unwashed masses.
In the event they’re inundated by enthusiastic bystanders, they can simply hand out business cards or provide video seminars on site (free ice cream included).It's an industry trade show, just like the big restaurant trade show here in the Chicago area, and those for other industries. They don't want the unwashed masses.
Allocate one day for the dealers the other days to the public or vice versa.