Anyone else think Internext is getting a little pricey? - GoFuckYourself.com

Jace · 04-19-2005, 12:35 PM

I have heard some amounts floating around that just seem a little excessive for a webmaster show....

can someone verify this for me?

attendee - $250
exhibitor - $20,000
cheapest hotel rooms - $150-200

Basic_man · 04-19-2005, 12:36 PM

250$ just to attend ? It's way too much expensive !!!

Sly · 04-19-2005, 12:36 PM

You consider that pricey?

eroswebmaster · 04-19-2005, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sly

You consider that pricey?

I was playing poker one night a few months ago and some guy was here..I swear to God for some farm equipment convention and he complained about $70 tickets.
When I told him how much ours usually cost...he about shit himself.

Tipsy · 04-19-2005, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sly

You consider that pricey?

Compared to trade shows in many other industries it's extremely expensive. In fact many of the larger industry specific trade shows around the world are free these days with pre-registration.

BabeHunter · 04-19-2005, 12:46 PM

it's extremly pricey

especially for those who aren't going to attend the seminars

NaughtyRob · 04-19-2005, 12:48 PM

It is way too high, not a little pricey.

Tipsy · 04-19-2005, 12:51 PM

Of course given the subject matter the plus side is that it keeps many of the general public and dirty mac brigade away so it can be said to have a reason. However, whatever the reason for it, as above is IS very expensive for a trade show entrance.

Even factoring in the seminars - again at most trade events these are often free too or optional at an additional cost as many will not want to go to them.

MickeyG · 04-19-2005, 01:00 PM

most trade shows make the money off of the exhibitors, seems the Internext people are trying to make money on both. I even heard rumours of them selling sponsor ads on toilet paper?

tony286 · 04-19-2005, 01:04 PM

My friends currently at the NAB which is the largest video show its in Vegas and the tickets are free. That includes all the seminars and parties.

Chio The Pirate · 04-19-2005, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickeyG

most trade shows make the money off of the exhibitors, seems the Internext people are trying to make money on both. I even heard rumours of them selling sponsor ads on toilet paper?

Nad · 04-19-2005, 01:18 PM

$250 is just the entrace fee to the show, but it is also what you have to pay to get into the hotel.. There will be no locals or anyone NOT associated with the show allowed into the hotel. If you didn't pay the $250 for the show, you don't get into the hotel.. I think that factors a bit into the price of everything too

vicki · 04-19-2005, 01:30 PM

I agree, and I think that by limiting the attendees via expensive pricing does the advertisers no good whatsoever.
The best all around option is to have little or no fee (other than hotel reservations) so the number of prospective clients rises and makes the sponsorship fees worthwhile.
I doubt many sponsors like the idea of paying several grand to have the chance of gaining 100 clients versus the chance of gaining 1000.

eroswebmaster · 04-19-2005, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nad

$250 is just the entrace fee to the show, but it is also what you have to pay to get into the hotel.. There will be no locals or anyone NOT associated with the show allowed into the hotel. If you didn't pay the $250 for the show, you don't get into the hotel.. I think that factors a bit into the price of everything too

Okay now explain Vegas.

ssp · 04-19-2005, 01:35 PM

I thought it was 125-150 before..?

bringer · 04-19-2005, 01:39 PM

free might fill seats with idiots looking for free porn

Varius · 04-19-2005, 01:42 PM

If those prices are true, they are killing their show business.

By eliminating the number of show attendees, as higher prices will always do, they make exhibitors less interested in having a booth. Now, add to that the booth price is actually INCREASING by a lot, and you lose even more exhibitors.

It's simple: if you raise exhibitor prices, they should be compensated by attracting more eyeballs / more business. I don't knwo many people who like paying more money for less....

Vegas already seemed to be less popular of an event than last year, (that may be due to scheduling conflicts with other shows though), but I think this will only get worse and worse.

Shows like Phoenix are the new trend that should really take off! Sponsors get great value for their money in exposure, and attendees all have a blast at minimal costs.

Jace · 04-19-2005, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssp

I thought it was 125-150 before..?

it was....

Thrawn$ · 04-19-2005, 01:46 PM

the search engine show in toronto is 1000$ for 2 day to attend

Jace · 04-19-2005, 01:48 PM

can anyone verify the exhibitor pricing, my source is reliable, but i always love a second opinion

$20,000 for a booth is INSANE

Jace · 04-19-2005, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thrawn$

the search engine show in toronto is 1000$ for 2 day to attend

huh? toronto?

Jace · 04-22-2005, 12:37 PM

bump for the greedy bitches

Thrawn$ · 04-22-2005, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaceXXX

huh? toronto?

http://www.jupiterevents.com/sew/toronto05/index.html

in 2 weeks

seeric · 04-22-2005, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Basic_man

250$ just to attend ? It's way too much expensive !!!

never bought a badge. theres ways. thats too much to pay to hang out with all the people i already know.

Jace · 04-22-2005, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A1R3K

never bought a badge. theres ways. thats too much to pay to hang out with all the people i already know.

yeah, it just pisses me off...annoying greedy fucking companies

AlienQ - BANNED FOR LIFE · 04-22-2005, 12:45 PM

There will be a solution to this...

tradermcduck · 04-22-2005, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bringer

free might fill seats with idiots looking for free porn

good point

TheGoldenChild · 04-22-2005, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlienQ

There will be a solution to this...

Yes there will and it will be a trade show that is in Vegas and not during the CES- wait until it's announced it should blow the roof off over on Eton Ave...

Everything from what I am hearing will be FREE to all webmasters coming - in the style of a Phoenix Forum.

Just in Vegas..
Look out for more info as it comes available.

Jace · 04-22-2005, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kBizzle

Yes there will and it will be a trade show that is in Vegas and not during the CES- wait until it's announced it should blow the roof off over on Eton Ave...

Everything from what I am hearing will be FREE to all webmasters coming - in the style of a Phoenix Forum.

Just in Vegas..
Look out for more info as it comes available.

more vegas? blah, i am so sick of that place...LOL

how about reno or disneyland or something new? hehe

The Heron · 04-22-2005, 12:55 PM

I wipe my ass with 250, what's the big deal?

boner 2.0 · 04-22-2005, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chio The Pirate

LMAO

250$ per tickets, aye!

Jace · 04-22-2005, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Heron

I wipe my ass with 250, what's the big deal?

just the principal of the thing....with all the competition out there for adult webmaster conventions, avn thinks they have the best one or something

and not everyone likes to wipe their ass with money...

Sarah_Jayne · 04-22-2005, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kBizzle

Yes there will and it will be a trade show that is in Vegas and not during the CES- wait until it's announced it should blow the roof off over on Eton Ave...

Everything from what I am hearing will be FREE to all webmasters coming - in the style of a Phoenix Forum.

Just in Vegas..
Look out for more info as it comes available.

that would be awesome

Sarah_Jayne · 04-22-2005, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaceXXX

more vegas? blah, i am so sick of that place...LOL

how about reno or disneyland or something new? hehe

minnie mouse doing girl/girl with daisy duck?

leedsfan · 04-22-2005, 02:36 PM

i think the fact they raised teh prices from $150 to $250 is pretty wild. AVN seems set on selling advertising spots on anything and everything they can. Last year I rented a cabana by teh pool for $200 a day, plus the hotel rooms for our team....with bottles of water going for $7 in a room, and booze at $10 a drink, it makes for a pretty pricey convention. If you factor in hosting a party, like we have done on numberous occassions (normally a suite party or yacht party) you're talking $20,000 before you have bought a drink, and talked to a prospective client.

04-19-2005, 12:35 PM	#1
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	Anyone else think Internext is getting a little pricey? I have heard some amounts floating around that just seem a little excessive for a webmaster show.... can someone verify this for me? attendee - $250 exhibitor - $20,000 cheapest hotel rooms - $150-200

04-19-2005, 12:36 PM	#2
Basic_man Programming King Pin Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Montreal Posts: 27,360	250$ just to attend ? It's way too much expensive !!! __________________ UUGallery Builder - automated photo/video gallery plugin for Wordpress! Stop looking! Checkout Naked Hosting, online since 1999 !

04-19-2005, 12:36 PM	#3
Sly Let's do some business! Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 31,329	You consider that pricey? __________________ Vacares - Web Hosting, Domains, O365, Security & More - Paxum and BTC Accepted Windows VPS now available Great for TSS, Nifty Stats, remote work, virtual assistants, etc. Click here for more details.

04-19-2005, 12:46 PM	#6
BabeHunter Webmaster Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: 2nd door on the left Posts: 4,063	it's extremly pricey especially for those who aren't going to attend the seminars __________________ Yep

04-19-2005, 12:48 PM	#7
NaughtyRob Two fresh affiliate progs Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Inside teen pussy Posts: 29,602	It is way too high, not a little pricey. __________________ [email protected] Skype: 17026955414 Vacares Web Hosting - Protect Your Ass with Included Daily Backups

04-19-2005, 12:51 PM	#8
Tipsy Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: See sig Posts: 6,989	Of course given the subject matter the plus side is that it keeps many of the general public and dirty mac brigade away so it can be said to have a reason. However, whatever the reason for it, as above is IS very expensive for a trade show entrance. Even factoring in the seminars - again at most trade events these are often free too or optional at an additional cost as many will not want to go to them. __________________ Ignorance is never bliss.

04-19-2005, 01:00 PM	#9
MickeyG Confirmed User Join Date: May 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 4,134	most trade shows make the money off of the exhibitors, seems the Internext people are trying to make money on both. I even heard rumours of them selling sponsor ads on toilet paper?

04-19-2005, 01:04 PM	#10
tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	My friends currently at the NAB which is the largest video show its in Vegas and the tickets are free. That includes all the seminars and parties.

04-19-2005, 01:18 PM	#12
Nad Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 503	$250 is just the entrace fee to the show, but it is also what you have to pay to get into the hotel.. There will be no locals or anyone NOT associated with the show allowed into the hotel. If you didn't pay the $250 for the show, you don't get into the hotel.. I think that factors a bit into the price of everything too __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar! A MAN A PLAN A CANAL PANAMA 202740086

04-19-2005, 01:30 PM	#13
vicki Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Deep in the heart o' Texas Posts: 1,478	I agree, and I think that by limiting the attendees via expensive pricing does the advertisers no good whatsoever. The best all around option is to have little or no fee (other than hotel reservations) so the number of prospective clients rises and makes the sponsorship fees worthwhile. I doubt many sponsors like the idea of paying several grand to have the chance of gaining 100 clients versus the chance of gaining 1000. __________________ If at first you do succeed - try to hide your astonishment. HR merchant accounts from 3.45% solid biz since 98 victoriakozub AT gmail.com skype: victoria.kozub \| ICQ: 74296746

04-19-2005, 01:35 PM	#15
ssp Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 7,990	I thought it was 125-150 before..?

04-19-2005, 01:39 PM	#16
bringer i have man boobies Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: van down by the river Posts: 13,082	free might fill seats with idiots looking for free porn __________________ 333-765-551

04-19-2005, 01:42 PM	#17
Varius Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 6,890	If those prices are true, they are killing their show business. By eliminating the number of show attendees, as higher prices will always do, they make exhibitors less interested in having a booth. Now, add to that the booth price is actually INCREASING by a lot, and you lose even more exhibitors. It's simple: if you raise exhibitor prices, they should be compensated by attracting more eyeballs / more business. I don't knwo many people who like paying more money for less.... Vegas already seemed to be less popular of an event than last year, (that may be due to scheduling conflicts with other shows though), but I think this will only get worse and worse. Shows like Phoenix are the new trend that should really take off! Sponsors get great value for their money in exposure, and attendees all have a blast at minimal costs. __________________ Skype variuscr - Email varius AT gmail

04-19-2005, 01:46 PM	#19
Thrawn$ Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Mtl Posts: 4,596	the search engine show in toronto is 1000$ for 2 day to attend __________________ Tracking 202 \| Start Tracking PPC Campaigns Like A Pro

04-19-2005, 01:48 PM	#20
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	can anyone verify the exhibitor pricing, my source is reliable, but i always love a second opinion $20,000 for a booth is INSANE

04-22-2005, 12:37 PM	#22
Jace FBOP Class Of 2013 Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: bumfuck, ky Posts: 35,562	bump for the greedy bitches

04-22-2005, 12:45 PM	#26
AlienQ - BANNED FOR LIFE best designer on GFY Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: IALIEN.COM - High Definition Video and Photographic Productions -ICQ 78943384 Posts: 30,307	There will be a solution to this... __________________ NAKED HOSTING FTW!11 I'm On The INSANE PLAN $9.95/mo! \| The Alien Blog Adult News Worth Reading Updated Daily \| Content For Sale! 641 PICS 216 MINUTES OF VIDEO $350.00 \|ICQ: 78943384 \|

04-22-2005, 12:55 PM	#30
The Heron Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Michigan Posts: 4,488	I wipe my ass with 250, what's the big deal?

04-22-2005, 02:36 PM	#35
leedsfan leedsfan Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: purgatory Posts: 2,564	i think the fact they raised teh prices from $150 to $250 is pretty wild. AVN seems set on selling advertising spots on anything and everything they can. Last year I rented a cabana by teh pool for $200 a day, plus the hotel rooms for our team....with bottles of water going for $7 in a room, and booze at $10 a drink, it makes for a pretty pricey convention. If you factor in hosting a party, like we have done on numberous occassions (normally a suite party or yacht party) you're talking $20,000 before you have bought a drink, and talked to a prospective client. __________________ Advertise on Sex2ube.com New Tube Content Packages Save $10K +