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February 12th, 2015, 07:29 PM
#61
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February 12th, 2015 07:29 PM
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February 12th, 2015, 11:34 PM
#62
Originally Posted by
muskokaguy
Nice review.
During the 80s, it was a giant fair. A complete carnival for the outdoorsman.
It lost that.
And now the magic is gone.
Unfortunately, you can't get that back in today's online world.
Also unfortunately, everything is brand recognition. The Sportsmans Show is a brand. When people hear the name or this show being advertised, they remember what it WAS compared to what it has become.
Gotta agree with your assessment. I was a kid attending in the early 70's with my dad, and there was nothing like it. Firstly, it was a chance to see everything related to hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. Secondly, it was a chance to experience the big city. The Sportsman's Show was the only time my family ventured into Toronto at that time that I can remember, and that was an adventure in itself. I remember stopping at a place to eat that I had only heard about, McDonalds.
"Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it whether it exists or not, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedy." Ernest Benn
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February 13th, 2015, 07:47 AM
#63
Originally Posted by
mikepal
that's hilarious! He does deserve the royalty!
If you keep doing what you've always done. You'll keep getting what you've always got!
Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
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February 13th, 2015, 09:43 AM
#64
Outback, very nice review of the show, it was a pleasure meeting you ... only wish i knew you were such a celebrity and had seen the video prior to the show ... would have hit you up for the autograph at least 
Look forward to seeing you next year.
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February 13th, 2015, 05:04 PM
#65
Many shows are going the same way south of the border. I pick Deer hunting expo's to go to. No fishing at the shows, all hunting.
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February 14th, 2015, 03:38 PM
#66
Originally Posted by
Luke Scherders
... Trust me guys and girls they don't read the forums cause they really don't care..
They should care. The show sucks. I'm not gonna write and beg them to make it better. They are selling a product. If they want my money they'll make it better.
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February 14th, 2015, 06:04 PM
#67
Has too much time on their hands
Originally Posted by
smallgamer
They should care. The show sucks. I'm not gonna write and beg them to make it better. They are selling a product. If they want my money they'll make it better.
Well said
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February 15th, 2015, 09:52 AM
#68
I haven't been in a few years but I understand it's getting smaller every year. I talked to the owner of a retailer who have always had a big presence there and he said this was their last year, they're not going back next year.
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February 16th, 2015, 06:07 PM
#69
Say good bye to your show then fellas if everyone just wants to internet bash on a forum lol
Believe me when they call you twice to see if you are coming (all buddy buddy on the phone) and you tell them there booth space pricing is absurd, then you don't hear the phone ring again.. that means they really don't care about there vendors and they just want your 2-10 grand so they can make there money.
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February 16th, 2015, 06:19 PM
#70
I don't know what the price per square foot of floor space is now, but a several years ago I was told that the going price was $1000.oo per sq. ft., "ouch". That is a lot of money that you have to pay out then hopefully get back in sales of what ever you are promoting.
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