$60 per table at Woodstock vs $15 per table in Pt Rowan is the reason I chose not to take up the offer to attend the Woodstock show.
I was selling brand new tackle for half retail price and gently used items for even less. Sales were ok, It paid for my tables, gas, time, etc... but not enough to justify setting up in Woodstock. I met quite a few 68 members at the Rowan sale, handed out a bunch of free 68 beer coasters and then checked my trailer to make the drive worthwhile. Just my two cents being on the vendor side of the table.
Those crying about the lack of sales simply do not understand the true costs and time to setup at shows.
The Sportsman show minimum size booths are $1500-$1900 with the large spaces costing $8000-$11000 and more. Add in fuel costs, transportation of goods, your time along with wages and it’s no wonder not everyone has good sales. Retailers need to move a lot of product just to recoup their costs. Lower margins are a thing.
It’s a very cheap way to spend the day with the family and the kids had a ton of fun while learning and getting lots of free loot. I’m open to suggestions for similar indoor activities I can do with the wife and 3 kids for $34…