Hearthlist Digest #294 - Monday, May 3, 1999
 
RE: Trade Show
  by "Polly Barnes" <[email protected]>
HPA Show
  by "tony" <[email protected]>
 

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Subject: RE: Trade Show
From: "Polly Barnes" <[email protected]>
Date: Sun, 2 May 1999 21:14:21 -0400
 
For years we have noticed that the HPA show is a reunion time for the
manufactuers reps.  But there are many who are dedicated to their product
and customers.  The Travis people go above and beyond.
And a personal rep of ours is Rick Valahoos.   He is never the one engrossed
in conversation with other reps.
Polly Barnes
Ferguson's Fireplace and Stove Center
 
 
 
 

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Subject: HPA Show
From: [email protected] (tony)
Date: Mon, 3 May 1999 09:32:41 -0400
 
My biggest complaint, and I do mean complaint, is that the show is not
long enough.
I spend a fortune sending myself, my wife and 2 employees to this show
every year.
Between air fare, hotels, food and registration plus education badges,
it costs thousand$.
For that amount of money I want to spend as much time as I need with
every booth. I'm not there for a social event...this is business!  I
want to see what's new and have them explain it to me.  I want to see
the new accessory companies.  A simple 2-3 minute stop and look and a
brochure is NOT enough.
If you think about it, the proper way to see the burn booths is right
after you see the indoor booth, you should go outside and see that
product burning.  That's not always practical, but it is necessary
sometimes