[Wswss] [VHF] Re: ARRL Southwestern Division e-Communicator

[Jim Lowman]

Vendors really are the lifeblood of a convention, not only as
a draw for the attendees, but also as a major source of revenue
for the sponsoring group.

These are 2001 prices, so adjust for inflation:  We charged $300
per table for vendors, and major vendors like HRO would typically
have 2-3 tables.  One vendor table equals 20 individual registrations
at $15 each, so you can do the math.

73 de Jim - AD6CW

On 6/9/2011 9:48 AM, Bob Cumming wrote:
> As the "Commercial" Chairman of one of the largest US Hamfests and 
> also an avid VHF+ contester let me give some insight as to picking 
> dates for a Convention.
>
> Once a large "Ham Fest" gets on the annual calender, vendors get used 
> to the date.  Many are committed to attend "Major" events a year in 
> advance and it is not in their interest to change dates midstream.  If 
> a "Major Ham Fest"  wishes to stay in business,  it keeps the same 
> weekend every year without even consulting the Contest Calender.
>
> VRY 73
>
> Bob Cumming
> W2BZY
> QRV 160M-3CM
> from el98hr
>
> Also:
> Commercial Chairman
> HamCation. 2012
>