Jimmy Neutron Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Two recent shows (boating and outdoor expo) have been way down, both in exhibitors (lack of and small booths) and attendance. Anybody else go to shows - what are you seeing? Not encouraging.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 I work the KC Home Show next weekend. I'm not expecting a good turnout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeteebee Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Interesting...I read in the paper this morning that the Dallas Boat Show was up 20-30% for the first weekend year over year. Also, for a couple of businesses I own shows have been up compared to last year but they are not at 2008 levels. One is the poultry show in Atlanta and the overall mood there was hopeful. Another, a home remodeling show in Vegas was pretty upbeat as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 (edited) Canton Fair in November was way up according to our vendors - but mostly Asian and European representatives. As a company, we took shows off last year, but are going back this year. I'm not surprised a boat show is way down this year. I wouldn't be surprised to learn that boating is among the hardest hit industries during this recession. New and used boat sales were reportedly at record lows at two marinas I know. I heard one went bankrupt at the end of last summer. Our company is seeing increased sales since Christmas. Edited February 15, 2010 by The Irish Doggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunning Runt Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I attend the International Council of Shopping Centers' trade show in Vegas each year (week before Memorial Day). 2008 attendance was about 50,000 people - just before the meltdown. Last year it was off by half. This year, they're expecting a lower turnout already and have discontinued use of one of the halls we had used in year's past. The commercial real estate sector has been hit pretty hard by everythiing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 The Arkansas surveying show is supposed to be huge this year. I have no idea why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I just got mace from my industry trade show, the Golf Industry Show in San Diego. Attendance has been trending down the last 2 years . . . in all categories. vendors, golf course ownser, superintendents, and club managers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Also our keynote speaker was the vice president of the travel industry. Considering that 1 in 8 people is employed by tourism/travel/entertainment, these indicators are NOT good . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I've got a booth in the Indiana Flower and Patio show coming up in March. I'll let you know. Last year they condensed down to one building from two, but raised booth prices. Turnout was good. We'll see what happens this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Interesting to read these observations and, unfortunately, they are pretty consistent with basic macroeconomic statistics. Not only is income still way down, but household wealth (including the assets of non-profits) are still down about $13 trillion from its peak. (it was around 80 trillion and now it is down to about 67 trillion) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Every gun show I've been to has been crazy the last 18 months or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Interesting to read these observations and, unfortunately, they are pretty consistent with basic macroeconomic statistics. Not only is income still way down, but household wealth (including the assets of non-profits) are still down about $13 trillion from its peak. (it was around 80 trillion and now it is down to about 67 trillion) that household wealth is gone for awhile. it was all about home prices and retirement funds. those are both crushed. good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 (edited) Every gun show I've been to has been crazy the last 18 months or so. I'd say guns shows have been the definition of crazy for a lot longer than that. Edited February 15, 2010 by yo mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 that household wealth is gone for awhile. it was all about home prices and retirement funds. those are both crushed. good times. yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBalata Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Well...all the resident huddle experts tell me I should be staying home and saving my money, not spending it. So if I can't spend it, why would I bother going to some boat show? So this must be a good thing then, right? People must be choosing to stay home and save their money rather then go to a boat show....everyone should be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Every gun show I've been to has been crazy the last 18 months or so. wheeel thats cus they are going to take our guns soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Well...all the resident huddle experts tell me I should be staying home and saving my money, not spending it. So if I can't spend it, why would I bother going to some boat show? So this must be a good thing then, right? People must be choosing to stay home and save their money rather then go to a boat show....everyone should be happy. Imagine that - boat and golf trade shows - basically luxury items have taken a hit. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Imagine that - boat and golf trade shows - basically luxury items have taken a hit. Go figure. i think 08 was the 1st year more gc's closed than opend. talk about a bubble, the golf industry was way inflated. equipment and prices to play were insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 i think 08 was the 1st year more gc's closed than opend. talk about a bubble, the golf industry was way inflated. equipment and prices to play were insane. Still is. The market got over-built and over-saturated during Tiger's heyday and height of popularity. All the mid-range/lower range clubs have taken huge hits, and a lot of high-end public courses have closed. Golf was never a "everyday man's" sport. It has always been expensive to play. However, certain segments of the golf industry are above reproach (at least for now) due to the overwhelming wealth of the members. Even with the market turndown, their net worth went from 100 million to 50 million . . they can still afford to belong to a top end club and buy the latest technology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Neutron Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 i think 08 was the 1st year more gc's closed than opend. talk about a bubble, the golf industry was way inflated. equipment and prices to play were insane. Yes, and it allowed me to buy new sticks for 1/3 of what they originally listed for. I'm still out there spending money, but it's always on deals. I'm also taking full advantage of folks selling their stuff to help make ends meet. Taking advantage may be strong, I give people more money than they'd get at a pawn shop. Hit the local classifieds if you're in the market for something - I'm getting nice stuff for often less than half of the price of new. Now if the new Odessy Black Tour putters would just be placed on clearance... man those are nice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Now if the new Odessy Black Tour putters would just be placed on clearance... man those are nice.... Doesnt Seahawks sell golf merchandise? PM me if you are serious about one of those putters . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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