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General => Industry shows => Topic started by: dirkdiggler on June 14, 2012, 08:26:48 PM
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Anyone besides me going?
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I went last year and was very disappointed in that there were not more than small handful of booths geared to textiles. I would say 85%+ was digital printers for signage and sign supply company's. You may want to take a good look at the booth listings and see if they are what you will be expecting to see when you arrive.
Have fun... I Love Las Vegas!
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its in october right? I'm going to vegas for my birthday and it just so append to be this weekend...rightoff!!!!
since i am there I'll check it out quick..
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I'm going to the ISS in Vegas in August. It’s on a Monday - Wednesday. Kind of strange it’s not on the weekend but it works for me. Its closer to me then Long beach. Anyone going to that one. I am buying beers sunday night.
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I last did SGIA in 2006 and it was in Vegas. Like T Shirt Farmer said, it was not geared towward textiles even back then. If anyone finds the $ I left in Vegas during my last visit please let me know. :)
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Ya know, I always laugh at myself about my trip to vegas a few years back. I went to the MAGIC apparel/retail show. In the evenings, the guy I was with would want to go to the slot machines. I would go with and watch people. I don't have a thing against gambling except for the abuse of it...but I never dropped a penny in one machine. Kinda proud of that. Resisted the urge or more accurately, I never had the urge. If I did, I probably could resist. LOL.
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I plan on it. Not sure yet, but it's 50/50 right now . . .
pierre
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see you there my company is definitely going!
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YES!
Ill be there all week working a booth.
Stop by the Newman booth and say HI!!
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YES!
Ill be there all week working a booth.
Stop by the Newman booth and say HI!!
See you there!
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Not sure if I am going. Were do you get tickets for it?
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Not sure if I am going. Were do you get tickets for it?
Ticketmaster! :)
sorry . . . could not resist! As an SGIA member last year I just registered for the event and did not have to pay anything. Not sure if you are a non-member, maybe somebody from here can send you an invite.
pierre
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its free if u register early
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Not sure if I can make it. I do want to meet a lot of you. I may make the trip for one day. Let me see.
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Not sure if I can make it. I do want to meet a lot of you. I may make the trip for one day. Let me see.
If I can take the whole week off from work and my biz to ride my moto 5 hours to go to vegas.. you can make it one day. 1st beer is on me this time, just no shirt price negotiations at the bar this time. ;D
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I will try to figure out a way. I do what to go to the show. I promise not to tell the distributors what I am getting shirts for again.
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What is the date? I mentioned it to the wife and she was somehow very open to me going so it looks like I might get a chance to make the trip. I might need a babysitter of sorts, I tend to do EVERYTHING in excess, yep, especially alcohol and gambling. I've been drug out of casinos kicking and screaming by concerned friends before after 24+ hour long binges. I just need to be around some people who won't trigger any of the bad behavior :) I'm older and wiser but I haven't been in a casino in a few years to see if I have any self control.
So who thinks it would be fun to babysit a 35 year old man with gambling issues for a day and a half?
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If you let me hold your money for you BEFORE you start gambling. And you pay for my drinks. (I don't gamble)
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That might actually work nicely Dave. What day do you think would be the best day if you could only pick one?
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You driving of flying Alan?
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For those who were wondering, here's the link to this year's SGIA registration:
https://register.rcsreg.com/r2/sgia2012/
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Has anyone heard about big receptions/networking functions yet? Someone must be doing a get-together, right?
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I'm in vegas from that monday and leaving friday afternoon..wife and i are going to be there meeting some friends and the show is just happening while we are there..
Ia anyone going to be around thursday?
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Coastal Business Supplies will be there with a booth. It looks to be a pretty god show. M&R has a huge booth and there does seem to be some garment people there. In case anyone wants to come by and say hello, we are in booth 243.
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Ok I decided last night I am going. Is there any meet up locations and times?
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I might need a babysitter of sorts, I tend to do EVERYTHING in excess, yep, especially alcohol and gambling. I've been drug out of casinos kicking and screaming by concerned friends before after 24+ hour long binges.
So who thinks it would be fun to babysit a 35 year old man with gambling issues for a day and a half?
Screw Long Beach! I should have made plans for this one. I would be right beside you! ;)
And I'm 36! We could babysit each other!
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I will be there the whole show , looking forward meeting some of you for the first time
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Ok I decided last night I am going. Is there any meet up locations and times?
How about everyone stop by the Stretch Devices booth and check in with me when they get to the show.
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Thats not a bad idea. It doesn't look like many people are going to make it. If we just have a time and booth to meet that would work. Like in Long Beach we meet at the M&R booth at 12 and 4 each day. I think something like that would work. Is there really no one having a industry party or get together of any kind.
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It's Vegas. What kind of party could anyone have that would even be attended in a free for all party town?
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It's Vegas. What kind of party could anyone have that would even be attended in a free for all party town?
Is this a real question? If so let me say this. It doesn't matter if we are in Vegas. A industry get together is more about everyone there has the same interests. Its fun meeting people you have heard about or even talked to on the forum or phone but are so far away meeting is not an option. I guess even a dinner or happy hour would do it. If I was a powerhouse manufacturer or distributor for this industry I would have a happy hour at a near by bar for after the trade show is over everyday. You could give out drink tickets at your booth to people you really want to sell to or people you want there. Its cheap and also an effective.
I don't care about the free drinks I just like meeting people talking shop and having a good time.
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We have tried hospitality suites,etc in Vegas and they all were less than sucessful. Our booth is a meeting place for a lot of people and we spend the money on trinkets for customers instead. There is actually a pretty nice one this year.
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But Rich remember the infamous Paddle Boat Parties in New Orleans?
Different times then.
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Please tell us about the trinket. Do guys with MHM's get a trinket too. ;D
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I already have blue balls. What more could I want?
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But Rich remember the infamous Paddle Boat Parties in New Orleans?
Different times then.
That works in New Orleans. Vegas has way too many casino,s with free drinks and scantily clad waitresses to compete with. On a boat you have a captured audience!!!!
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Please tell us about the trinket. Do guys with MHM's get a trinket too. ;D
Maybe. That is a question for MHM. LOL!
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Please tell us about the trinket. Do guys with MHM's get a trinket too. ;D
Maybe. That is a question for MHM. LOL!
I have to ask MHM if you can give me a trinket? ;D
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OK you win. I will give you one but it will have M&R all over it!!
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That's cool, it will be the first thing in my shop with M&R on it. Not that I don't like M&R equipment (we don't need this thread to go that direction). I just haven't bought any of your equipment. I wouldn't mind one of your dryers. Is the trinket one of your dryers???
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That's cool, it will be the first thing in my shop with M&R on it. Not that I don't like M&R equipment (we don't need this thread to go that direction). I just haven't bought any of your equipment. I wouldn't mind one of your dryers. Is the trinket one of your dryers???
Might be. Come to the show to find out.
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I will be at the show. I will come by to pick up my "trinket" and meet you if your not busy. Hope you have a good show.
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Cant wait!
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Wish I was going. Alan, you'll have to find another sitter.
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Alan are you going?
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I will be at the show. I will come by to pick up my "trinket" and meet you if your not busy. Hope you have a good show.
Look forward to it. See you there!
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It ain't looking good for me. I'm trapped, I'm a slave to this place and getting away for a couple days is extremely hard to make happen. I'm not giving up just yet though.
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It ain't looking good for me. I'm trapped, I'm a slave to this place and getting away for a couple days is extremely hard to make happen. I'm not giving up just yet though.
Never be too busy to see the things that will save you time or you will never have any time! RH.
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Just got my pass....
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Anyone have suggestions on hotels? I know there are only about 300 of them, but where are people staying? I can't wait to see what kind of trinket I get!
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The Wynn of course! HAHA
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I assume in a Parlor Suite?
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Where else? Send the bill to M&R!
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Where else? Send the bill to M&R!
NOT!!! LOL. I will buy you a drink though. Stand next to a slot and ask for a drink. I will pick up the tab! LOL!
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Yeah that would be some "Trinket". Sorry Rich just trying to help a Bud out!
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Yeah that would be some "Trinket". Sorry Rich just trying to help a Bud out!
LOL! Man it is bust here. 17 semi loads leaving for the show today!!! almost there!
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Rich just sent you an e-mail with a quick question. Have a great show everyone!
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Nazdar SourceOne will be there, Booth# 2613
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Just got my Badge. There is a Garment Decoration Community Reception Thursday night at 5 pm - 6 pm.
I look forward to meeting everyone that is going.
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Yeah that would be some "Trinket". Sorry Rich just trying to help a Bud out!
LOL! Man it is bust here. 17 semi loads leaving for the show today!!! almost there!
17 semis... wow! :o
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Yeah that would be some "Trinket". Sorry Rich just trying to help a Bud out!
LOL! Man it is bust here. 17 semi loads leaving for the show today!!! almost there!
17 semis... wow! :o
Newman booth is at the end of ours. You should be able to see all the crates blocking you in!
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Yeah that would be some "Trinket". Sorry Rich just trying to help a Bud out!
LOL! Man it is bust here. 17 semi loads leaving for the show today!!! almost there!
17 semis... wow! :o
John its not 17 semi truck loads. Its 17 semi loads. I guess M&R is not good at making full loads. Seriously what are you bringing to have 17 semi's?
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Yeah that would be some "Trinket". Sorry Rich just trying to help a Bud out!
LOL! Man it is bust here. 17 semi loads leaving for the show today!!! almost there!
17 semis... wow! :o
Just about one of everything we make in textile plus a good supply of Graphic equipment. Its now 18"full" loads and we are done!!! Lots of new items made it.
John its not 17 semi truck loads. Its 17 semi loads. I guess M&R is not good at making full loads. Seriously what are you bringing to have 17 semi's?
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You will have to sell alot just to pay the gas for all those semi's. Your in Illinois right? I was born in Springfield then lived in Freeport until I was 5.
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You will have to sell alot just to pay the gas for all those semi's. Your in Illinois right? I was born in Springfield then lived in Freeport until I was 5.
yes I am in Illinois. Two factories. One in Niles and one in Glen Ellyn.
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Anyone have suggestions on hotels? I know there are only about 300 of them, but where are people staying? I can't wait to see what kind of trinket I get!
I'm staying at Harrah's. I was looking for a place on the east side of the strip. There is a tram that runs behind these hotels directly to the convention center. I made the mistake of staying at the bellagio back in the day. 20 minutes to get a cab at the hotel or a 2 mile walk to the tram station. I didn't want to rent a car. I'd imagine it's a nightmare to park, but I'm no expert on Vegas.
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Newman booth is at the end of ours. You should be able to see all the crates blocking you in!
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Nothing says I love you more than crates blocking your way at show set up!
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Anyone have suggestions on hotels? I know there are only about 300 of them, but where are people staying? I can't wait to see what kind of trinket I get!
I'm staying at Harrah's. I was looking for a place on the east side of the strip. There is a tram that runs behind these hotels directly to the convention center. I made the mistake of staying at the bellagio back in the day. 20 minutes to get a cab at the hotel or a 2 mile walk to the tram station. I didn't want to rent a car. I'd imagine it's a nightmare to park, but I'm no expert on Vegas.
WTF? I'm at the Bellagio!
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mirage
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I'm staying at the Riviera. Just a short walk from the convention center.
It really doesn't matter where you stay in Vegas. I have been there many times (mostly for business) and every time we spent very little time in the room.
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mirage for the pool...my wife and i like to have refreshing beverages by the pool in the sun.....no kids for us so we can drink and relax!
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Is it any reflection on my behavior that I've been to Vegas 4 times and I think I stayed at the Alladin one of those times and I really can't remember the other 3 I stayed at? I want to say Monte Carlo and maybe Caesars but I honestly can't piece it all together. I love the smell outside the casinos on the old strip and finding some corner to play some video poker and win some of my money back that I p'd away.
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Alan are you going to make it?????
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Alan are you going to make it?????
Believe it or not, it's still up in the air. What will probably happen is I get the ok on Wed or Thurs and catch a flight out whenever I can, stay 24 hours or so and haul ass back. If I make it, I plan on walking the floor with Joe Clarke for as long as I can, until he gets tired of me then I'm gonna go tear crap up at the M&R booth until they kick me out, then...who knows, I'm dreaming right now.
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I hope you make it Alan. I'd love to let you buy me a drink
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If Alan is buying he has to make it. Alan I will get your first one.
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Only days away now...
Hope to see you all there.
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Sitting in the Hotel now waiting to walk down the street to Gordan Biersch to watch the football game.
See you guys in a couple days.
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John, I'll make sure to stop by and introduce myself. I'll probably be in M&R a bit. I know one booth so far that will have a keg, so I have to see them also. The Newman booth is always a stop I make though. Who else besides Don, and George (I assume) and you will be there?
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Doing some set up today. This show is HUGE!
We're in the 3200 isle right next to the M&R booth so the meetup is going to be simple.
Dave,
george, don, myself, and 2 others will be here.
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Anyone have suggestions on hotels? I know there are only about 300 of them, but where are people staying? I can't wait to see what kind of trinket I get!
I'm staying at Harrah's. I was looking for a place on the east side of the strip. There is a tram that runs behind these hotels directly to the convention center. I made the mistake of staying at the bellagio back in the day. 20 minutes to get a cab at the hotel or a 2 mile walk to the tram station. I didn't want to rent a car. I'd imagine it's a nightmare to park, but I'm no expert on Vegas.
John....Harrahs is the right spot. Maybe while you are out there, you can get by and see Porn Stars, uh, I mean Pawn Stars and maybe sell or buy some screen printing equipment.
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anybody going to be there saturday at close? I would like to have my shirts picked up and shipped back to me. 'will pay for the shipping.
pierre
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Pierre, there is a fedex shipping booth on site that can be used for ship/pickup.
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I know it's come up, but I don't think I've seen definite answers. Where are people meeting up? I know a few booths (M&R and Stretch) have been mentioned. I'm getting in after show hours Thursday. Anyone up for a cocktail?
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I will be there Thursday around 2pm. I am planning on hitting the show and then some drinks. Either send your phone number to me or John and at least us 3 can hook up Thursday night.
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anybody going to be there saturday at close? I would like to have my shirts picked up and shipped back to me. 'will pay for the shipping.
pierre
this is taken care of, thanx bimmridder!
pierre
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Lets make a meet up everyday at 4 pm between the M&R booth and stretch device booth. This way we all know a time and place. Then if there is an after show get together we can all know about it at 4. Plenty of time to go to our rooms and powder our noses.
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SGIA Vegas was a hit IMO. To bad I didnt meet anyone from here at the show, I was there all 3 days. M&R booth was amazing this year, if you havent seen there new squeegee system, its a must. That Challenger 3D was badass. Did anyone see the Sprint 2000 in the middle of the booth? I worked out a SWEET deal with Mr. Hoffman and one shall be mine soon! CCI had there show special on there new squeeze bottle waterbase system, $80 bucks for every color and a gallon of base. Might pull the trigger on that tomorrow if they will honor it. The Magna system was on display in the Nazdar booth and it really looks promising. Got a sample of Kiwos reclaimable hardener coming my way. Talked with the owner of Excalibur so if your reading BRANNON, he says he is gonna make some changes. Had to see for myself what all the fuss is about on the SROQUE, is that a door stopper holding the back of the frame in place? Thats about it, just want to thank Mr. Hoffman again for his kind support of my shop, don't know where I would be without him.
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I apologize for not stopping by..I left friday afternoon..I was there since monday...but each morning i went to the pool and had some drinks and could not make it...I see why there are no parties there in vegas....
Maybe next time..