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State Fair time
« on: August 02, 2007, 08:40:08 pm »
We will hit the Ohio State faiir on Saturday.  I'll be sure to check out all the spa booths.
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State Fair time
« on: August 02, 2007, 08:40:08 pm »

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Re: State Fair time
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2007, 08:42:23 am »
Pictures speak 1000 words :)  Play the part of Joe Blow customer,ask tons of questions,and ask to take pics.

Look forward to hearing what you learned etc.

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Re: State Fair time
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2007, 10:35:04 am »
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Play the part of Joe Blow customer...

I prefer "Sammy S. Spa" or "Harry Hot Tub" or "Freddy Full Foam".  Joe Blow is very obvious. (or a JA would say, oblivious)
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Re: State Fair time
« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2007, 11:40:46 pm »
Well, it was a huge dissapointment, from a spa stand point.  All the big names have pulled out this year.  The big spa name was Royal  [smiley=huh.gif] There was another called  Spa Manufacturers, and their spas looked like generic cheap crap. Hydro Spa was also there.  I honesty didn't see a spa I would take if it was given to me.

Ate lots of good fair food.
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Re: State Fair time
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2007, 10:23:13 am »
The fairs have been jacking up their rental prices over the last few years.  In CA they want $60,000 to $100,000 for the space.

Then you pay for salespeople and hotels.  Cost of set up, etc.

Most major players have gotten smart and gotten out of most fairs.
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Re: State Fair time
« Reply #5 on: August 06, 2007, 07:41:21 am »
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The fairs have been jacking up their rental prices over the last few years.  In CA they want $60,000 to $100,000 for the space.

Then you pay for salespeople and hotels.  Cost of set up, etc.

Most major players have gotten smart and gotten out of most fairs.


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Re: State Fair time
« Reply #6 on: August 06, 2007, 08:59:09 am »
As always....state fairs, home shows, or retail stores....all rely on consumers ready to buy.  home show overhead has increased and traffic has decreased, not a winning combination.  I continue to do home shows but in a smaller capacity.  Ultimatey, only certain tubs sell and we are taking those to market.......The Orlando Home Show is at the end of September......stop by and buy......

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