How many of you can't afford to go to a Industry show?

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  • RogerV
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    • Jul 2002
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    #1

    How many of you can't afford to go to a Industry show?

    Give me a no or a for yes
  • sonofsam
    Too lazy to set a custom title
    • Dec 2004
    • 18648

    #2
    with the amount i've just spent for upcoming sites, i'm gonna have to say

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    • Sly
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      • Sep 2004
      • 31379

      #3
      If you're thrifty you should be able to swing a regional show for around $500. There's lots of ways for the average person to save money.
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      • Sosa
        In Tushy Land
        • Oct 2002
        • 40149

        #4
        I haven't went to a show, if I did I would take my fiance and spend more time after the show is over. But I don't think she wants to be around the show at all.

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        • StuartD
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          • Jul 2002
          • 29903

          #5
          just had a baby and I'm saving up for my marriage... so.... yes, I'll see some of you in Vegas
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          • Major (Tom)
            So Fucking Banned
            • Nov 2003
            • 32492

            #6
            no

            duke

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            • KMR Stitch
              I am cool
              • Jul 2003
              • 14494

              #7
              I can't afford it. It was nice seeing you at the tampa show lol

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              • SilentKnight
                Megan Fox's fluffer
                • Oct 2005
                • 24812

                #8
                Affording to attend is not so much the issue as whether a particular industry convention will attract the customer demographic we'd be after.

                We've been to the Sex Show and Erotica 2000 in Toronto in past years, and neither seem to attract much of a BDSM/fetish crowd. Comparatively, we attended the Bondcon convention in NYC in 2001 - where everyone who attended was there for the bondage & fetish market (producers, models & surfers).

                I'd enjoy attending more shows, but its pointless spending the bucks if the demographic isn't there to at least break even with sales for the effort.

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                • phonesex
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                  • Mar 2005
                  • 3437

                  #9

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                  • shermo

                    #10
                    See you in Vegas!

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                    • ChrisAnubis
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                      • Aug 2005
                      • 1263

                      #11
                      Well, there are more factors involved in not making it to Vegas this time around. Me and the wife usually go out there once a year, but during the summer when the kids are away. So in Jan, the kids are back in school, my main job I have a new boss and really should be at work and not taking vacation (but hey that's what its for rite?) and the fact of the airfare from Florida, just can't see a way really.

                      Although after I told her about all the tickets being given away in contests to the show, she said if you get em, we'll find a way to go.

                      So as of right now, I guess you would get from me a
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                      • Major (Tom)
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                        • Nov 2003
                        • 32492

                        #12
                        Originally posted by shermsshack
                        See you in Vegas!



                        duke

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                        • Big Red Machine
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                          • Jan 2005
                          • 9586

                          #13
                          Hopefully some day I'll be able to goto a show

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                            • Dec 2004
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                            #14
                            I missed the Ft. Lauderdale one, as I was too new in town. And because of the recent turn of events (see sig) I can't afford the vegas show.

                            Seems everytime a show comes around I'm not doing too well.

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                            • spacedog
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                              • Nov 2001
                              • 14149

                              #15
                              I was planning on going to internext as my first ever show, but got fired today. Well, guess that means I can spend more time with the online activity & see if I can get my websites to replace the $3000 a month job I just got fired from

                              Time to start pushing pornpushers like fucking crazy

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                              • MaDalton
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                                • Feb 2004
                                • 39861

                                #16
                                Originally posted by Sly
                                If you're thrifty you should be able to swing a regional show for around $500. There's lots of ways for the average person to save money.
                                like bailing on a dinner???


                                well, i was in LA - and I will be in Vegas... - and for $500 I don't even get a flight

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                                • Sly
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                                  • Sep 2004
                                  • 31379

                                  #17
                                  Originally posted by MaDalton
                                  like bailing on a dinner???


                                  well, i was in LA - and I will be in Vegas... - and for $500 I don't even get a flight



                                  You're also flying from Europe! A regional show can be quite affordable. Drive to the location with a group of people, share rooms, eat at inexpensive places, and pick up free show tickets. A lot of shows are free anyway.
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                                  • Pete-KT
                                    Workin With The Devil
                                    • Oct 2004
                                    • 51532

                                    #18

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                                    • adultchica
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                                      • Sep 2005
                                      • 5141

                                      #19
                                      Come somewhere closer to Texas and I'll try!

                                      Still might make it to Vegas though.

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                                      • JoeS
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                                        • Aug 2003
                                        • 891

                                        #20
                                        Hi Roger,

                                        Sure yes can afford some. But not sure how productive it is to go to all of them. Smaller local shows are better for networking and making deals.

                                        Joe S.


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                                        • Spunky
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                                          • Jun 2002
                                          • 133978

                                          #21
                                          I'm kinda limited..I can't travel to the states

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                                          • Nookster
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                                            #22
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                                            • hydro
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                                              • Dec 2003
                                              • 4216

                                              #23
                                              I can say without shame that i can't afford it since im taking everything i earn right now and investing it so i can reach a million before im 21. Living like a wealthy hobo and mooching food off your girlfriend sure has been fun though

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                                              • Marshal
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                                                • Jun 2005
                                                • 15227

                                                #24
                                                Originally posted by Spunky
                                                I'm kinda limited..I can't travel to the states
                                                I can't travel to the states atm either...
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                                                • Peaches
                                                  Old broad
                                                  • Oct 2002
                                                  • 13933

                                                  #25
                                                  WEG has been sending me for the last 1.5 years but I went to most of the big ones for years before then, so I guess I can afford to

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                                                  • BradShaw
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                                                    • Oct 2001
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                                                    #26
                                                    If you cant afford to attend ONE SHOW you should find another line of work.
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                                                    • slapass
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                                                      • Nov 2002
                                                      • 14625

                                                      #27
                                                      I went to the LA show just to do the mansion. The crazy thing is I made money on the deal so I am wondering if I can afford to not go to shows?

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                                                      • chaze
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                                                        • Aug 2002
                                                        • 9774

                                                        #28
                                                        Don't like shows, they are just someone trying to sell you something under cover or oviously.

                                                        After parties are kewl though.

                                                        I think contests or givaways would be a better way of promotion then shows.
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                                                        • Nicky
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                                                          • Mar 2003
                                                          • 30071

                                                          #29
                                                          I can afford it but I choose to spend my money on booze and re investment for now, will probably go to atleast 1 show in 06 though

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                                                          • bjjb
                                                            Have laptop will travel
                                                            • Mar 2004
                                                            • 13074

                                                            #30


                                                            Nope i dont make enuff money off my sites yet to do something like that. Do I wanna go? Am I trying? just aint there yet.

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                                                            • Big Red Machine
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                                                              • Jan 2005
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                                                              #31
                                                              K I guess I'll see you ALL in Vegas....lol

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                                                              • boneprone
                                                                Hall Of Fame
                                                                • Jan 2001
                                                                • 34415

                                                                #32
                                                                Its sad that the powers that be choose to have Internext at a time when its most busy and expensive a time in Vegas..

                                                                To compete with other large industry trade shows of the size of the consumer show they are having in Vegas is really shitty..

                                                                It really prevents a lot of webmasters who would have other wise come to the show, to choose not to because of the inflated prices and such..

                                                                Why we dont have it the week after the electronics show is beyond me.

                                                                It shouldnt be that expensive to want to go to Vegas.

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                                                                • boneprone
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                                                                  • Jan 2001
                                                                  • 34415

                                                                  #33
                                                                  I will be there..

                                                                  But its disapointing knowing that Vegas will be a Zoo that week packed with people..

                                                                  Not to mention the resturants and stripclubs will be a packed zoo everywhere.

                                                                  Shitty.

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                                                                  • Ice
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                                                                    • Nov 2002
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                                                                    #34
                                                                    See ya in Vegas Roger
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                                                                    • Big Red Machine
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                                                                      • Jan 2005
                                                                      • 9586

                                                                      #35
                                                                      Originally posted by boneprone
                                                                      I will be there..

                                                                      But its disapointing knowing that Vegas will be a Zoo that week packed with people..

                                                                      Not to mention the resturants and stripclubs will be a packed zoo everywhere.

                                                                      Shitty.
                                                                      Just all the Fans that will be there for the AVN is nuts.

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                                                                      • Rochard
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                                                                        • Dec 2001
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                                                                        #36
                                                                        You have to have the hook ups!

                                                                        I live in Phoenix so I'll drive. $60 worth of gas total.

                                                                        My room is from a hook up. It's a $1k a night room at a hotel which I refuse to name (no vistors in the middle of the night).

                                                                        I also got a free pass by winning some goofy contest on the YNOT Humpday show last week.

                                                                        The tab for food is usually picked up by someone.

                                                                        So I'll drop maybe $200 the entire show for my wife and I. Sweet.
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                                                                        • Ice
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                                                                          • Nov 2002
                                                                          • 26053

                                                                          #37
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                                                                          • Sly
                                                                            Let's do some business!
                                                                            • Sep 2004
                                                                            • 31379

                                                                            #38
                                                                            Originally posted by RocHard
                                                                            The tab for food is usually picked up by someone.
                                                                            See this thread: http://www.gofuckyourself.com/showthread.php?t=546148

                                                                            Sorry I just thought it was fitting and funny. I'm not implying anything.
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                                                                            • MattO
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                                                                              • Feb 2003
                                                                              • 10861

                                                                              #39
                                                                              I'm not going to Vegas because I don't think I'd get out of it what I'd spend on going. But I'm am going to the Costa Bash. Yay!

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                                                                              • xNetworx
                                                                                So Fucking What
                                                                                • Jan 2004
                                                                                • 14445

                                                                                #40
                                                                                Originally posted by RocHard
                                                                                You have to have the hook ups!

                                                                                I live in Phoenix so I'll drive. $60 worth of gas total.

                                                                                My room is from a hook up. It's a $1k a night room at a hotel which I refuse to name (no vistors in the middle of the night).

                                                                                I also got a free pass by winning some goofy contest on the YNOT Humpday show last week.

                                                                                The tab for food is usually picked up by someone.

                                                                                So I'll drop maybe $200 the entire show for my wife and I. Sweet.
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                                                                                Cameron and I are going.
                                                                                Comped badges, $80 gas, $450 on a room, $300 food and drinks, I'll get outta there with spending around a thousand. Not bad

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                                                                                • Aneros Josh
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                                                                                  • Aug 2005
                                                                                  • 2038

                                                                                  #41
                                                                                  Originally posted by MattO
                                                                                  I'm not going to Vegas because I don't think I'd get out of it what I'd spend on going. But I'm am going to the Costa Bash. Yay!
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                                                                                  • AlienQ - BANNED FOR LIFE
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                                                                                    • Mar 2003
                                                                                    • 30307

                                                                                    #42
                                                                                    I wont be going.
                                                                                    1K a night is better spent for a week in Hawaii.
                                                                                    Less People, more relaxed.

                                                                                    Simply more fun.

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                                                                                    • Ice
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                                                                                      • Nov 2002
                                                                                      • 26053

                                                                                      #43
                                                                                      Originally posted by AlienQ
                                                                                      I wont be going.
                                                                                      1K a night is better spent for a week in Hawaii.
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                                                                                      • Joesho
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                                                                                        • Jan 2003
                                                                                        • 12329

                                                                                        #44
                                                                                        I can't afford it, will you buy me a ticket Roger ?
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                                                                                        • Ramos2
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                                                                                          • Dec 2004
                                                                                          • 11927

                                                                                          #45
                                                                                          Originally posted by MaDalton
                                                                                          well, i was in LA - and I will be in Vegas...
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                                                                                          • fetishblog
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                                                                                            • Sep 2005
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                                                                                            #46
                                                                                            I can barely afford to wake up in the morning, let alone go to a show.

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                                                                                            • Ramos2
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                                                                                              • Dec 2004
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                                                                                              #47
                                                                                              Originally posted by Ice
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                                                                                              • RogerV
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                                                                                                • Jul 2002
                                                                                                • 12591

                                                                                                #48
                                                                                                Originally posted by Ice
                                                                                                See ya in Vegas Roger

                                                                                                First one ever I'm not going to.. Dont want to pay and wait in lines.. and I get VIP most places cant imagine for those who dont how it will be..

                                                                                                Ive seen it with the other shows it a madhouse and our money is dwarfed compared to CES

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                                                                                                • fuzebox
                                                                                                  making it rain
                                                                                                  • Oct 2003
                                                                                                  • 22367

                                                                                                  #49
                                                                                                  The Costa Rica Bash won't cost me anything

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                                                                                                  • p1mpdogg
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                                                                                                    • Nov 2002
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