Vendors at a show or no vendors??? - bonsaiTALK Community

16-Nov-2006	#1
bonsaikoi bonsaiTALK Journeyman Join Date: Apr-2005 Posts: 39	Vendors at a show or no vendors??? I was curious as too how many people look forward to having vendors at a show to shop around check out what is what with a variety of plants, tools, books, pots and other miscellaneous products... __________________

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16-Nov-2006

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Bonsaikoi, I for one as a vendor, enjoy the people, enjoying the vendors, enjoying the products

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16-Nov-2006	#3
top_cat bonsaiTALK Artisan Join Date: May-2004 Location: Norfolk Country: UK USDA Zone: 8 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 122	I'm in favour of having vendors at shows. I enjoy looking at what the different vendors have to offer and seeing if a bargain can be had

16-Nov-2006	#4
mike_p bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Sep-2004 Location: South San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,993	My club always has a vendor at our annual show. He sells variety of tools, publications, fertilizers, soils, chemicals, etc. It's a good service for our members and guests, and the club gets a rebate of his gross sales. A good deal for all. Mike __________________ Nature is perfect. Man's attempts to improve nature, Are imperfect. MP@BBB Studio There is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way Gautama Buddha

16-Nov-2006	#5
bnelson AlaBill Join Date: Oct-2006 Location: Alabama Country: USA USDA Zone: 7b AHS Heat Zone: 8 Posts: 18	I'm 100% in favor of vendors. For someone new they are great. Bill

16-Nov-2006	#6
irene_b Student of Life Join Date: Mar-2006 Location: Castroville,Texas Country: USA USDA Zone: 8b-9a AHS Heat Zone: 10 Posts: 1,674	In Favor. __________________ Student of Life Student of Nature "From bonsai we receive peace of mind, health and a life’s pursuit. We can also learn generosity, patience and even philosophy about life. We can also have the good fortune to make friends of all nationalities and races with whom we share a mutual trust and respect. This is all thanks to bonsai." "Saburo Kato" http://gongshi.freeforums.org/index.php http://bonsaivaultforum.freeforums.org/portal.php

16-Nov-2006	#7
Bonsai Barry Bonsai Barry Join Date: Dec-2004 Location: Santa Maria, CA Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: 3,4 Posts: 1,138	Who are the vendors? In many cases they are us. There are a lot of vendors that support BonsaiTalk. Why should we deprive them of a venue for their livlihood, just because they have chosen to make a profession out of their obsession. I enjoy the opportunity to meet these people. As far as selling us stuff. It isn't like giving drugs to a junkie... uh, it isn't, is it? __________________ Bonsai Barry "Our talent lies in our choices."

16-Nov-2006	#8
melisan bonsaiTALK Expert Join Date: Apr-2005 Location: Santa Cruz Country: USA USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 167	yes to vendors at shows I thoroughly enjoy looking at what the vendors have at shows. I am able to find that perfect burl, replenish my supply of wire, or even purchase a tree that I just l just gotta have. Because vendors expose us to the variety of things that one could use in this hobby, they serve a purpose beyond just make sales for themselves or the club they are hosted by. Often, I find talking to the vendors can be quite educational. Melisan

16-Nov-2006

Joanie

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Originally Posted by melisan

Because vendors expose us to the variety of things that one could use in this hobby, they serve a purpose beyond just make sales for themselves or the club they are hosted by. Often, I find talking to the vendors can be quite educational.

Melisan

That is so true, Melisan! The vendors want us to succeed, and often they know the local conditions very well. They also tend to support the raffles and auctions, which also support the club.

Joanie

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16-Nov-2006	#10
Repotter Hec DeBrabant Join Date: Nov-2004 Location: Southern Michigan Country: USA USDA Zone: 5 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 984	all in favor Going to shows for years I always looked forward to seeing what was for sale in the vendors area, always looking forward to seeing what was for sale. One year I became one, yes I became a vendor, it was hard work to haul all the stuff there and then set it up and especially not quite knowing what to bring. Dealing with all the questions for two days, answering each and every one. Then at the end of the show breaking it all down and packing up what didn't sell, which really wasn't much, the fixtures all had to be broken down and loaded on the truck. Hauling it home and feeling like "I never want to do that again" but the next day when all the aches and pains were soothed I realized that it was all worth it. All the interested and interesting people I had spoken with and new friends I made had really made it worth while. I immediately started looking to next year. Yes vendors are the way to go at the bonsai shows. Hector __________________ http://www.tellys.com http://www.Fourseasonsbonsai.com The original Four Seasons Bonsai Club of Michigan. Guest master in August is Pedro Morales on August 30, 31 demo and workshop. Tellys Greenhouse, 3301 John R road, Troy Mi. 48083 Four Seasons Bonsai Club meetings monthly. Troy, Michigan "Anything is possible when you don't know what you are doing"................someone famous I think.

View Poll Results: vendors at shows
Vendors I got a hole in my pocket	64	95.52%
No vendors at all	0	0%
No thanks just the show demo	1	1.49%
Just club sales	2	2.99%
Voters: 67. You may not vote on this poll

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