Hardware Show Anyone attending?

[TPC]

I want that Lawnmower:

 

[lbhsbz]

Interesting video....

I'm not sure it has anything to do with the Tariffs...but more to do with the fact that Vegas is an outrageously priced shithole.

The first year I went to the AAPEX show (3 years ago?)...I think I spent $1000 on food/parking/and a room for one night at Harrahs (a premier shithole).

All the vendors that I already deal with I don't need to see out there, all the ones I didn't yet deal with but wanted to were all busts when I attempted to contact them in the following weeks....phone numbers on the brochures were no good, emails bounce back...just kinda shitty. I gained absolutely nothing from it.

The next year I flew out in the AM and flew home that night, but still wasn't able to accomplish anything other than getting sore feet.

Tariffs don't matter (in this case), people still need to buy stuff....we're not just gonna stop buying stuff because it's all 15% or so more expensive.

I think that people are finally realizing that a fucking phone call accomplishes more in less time for free and the shows are just a big waste of time and money.

 

[bonesfab]

Interesting video....

I'm not sure it has anything to do with the Tariffs...but more to do with the fact that Vegas is an outrageously priced shithole.

The first year I went to the AAPEX show (3 years ago?)...I think I spent $1000 on food/parking/and a room for one night at Harrahs (a premier shithole).

All the vendors that I already deal with I don't need to see out there, all the ones I didn't yet deal with but wanted to were all busts when I attempted to contact them in the following weeks....phone numbers on the brochures were no good, emails bounce back...just kinda shitty. I gained absolutely nothing from it.

The next year I flew out in the AM and flew home that night, but still wasn't able to accomplish anything other than getting sore feet.

Tariffs don't matter (in this case), people still need to buy stuff....we're not just gonna stop buying stuff because it's all 15% or so more expensive.

I think that people are finally realizing that a fucking phone call accomplishes more in less time for free and the shows are just a big waste of time and money.

Agreed 100% on the vegas Bull shit. I haven't been to sema since pre covid. No desire to go to vegas at all.

 

[DWC]

Been here all week. Can’t wait to get out.

 

[wishiknew]

Been here all week. Can’t wait to get out. View attachment 1488778

Looks like the view I get in Vegas always airport and rooftop

 

[DWC]

Looks like the view I get in Vegas always airport and rooftop

Swear it’s in my preferences. 2nd trip in 30 days and almost same view. Last year my room was on the 3rd floor. I looked out and could just see AC units.
Room for the builders show

 

[SoCalDave]

Fuk Vegas...take a walk through my buddies place in Signal Hill...mind blowing local relic hardware business from a forgotten time.
B&B Hardware...

 

[DLC]

Swear it’s in my preferences. 2nd trip in 30 days and almost same view. Last year my room was on the 3rd floor. I looked out and could just see AC units.
Room for the builders show
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So What’s your Take on the show?

I’ve never been

As a contractor is it cool to walk thru & see some neat chit….

Or

Same Ol same Ol stuff you see everywhere

 

[DLC]

But but but

What about the getting sloshed w/ friends, hitting up the steak houses & nudie bars and then the gambling….

Yep !

Can do that in Havasu Channel, The Landing, & Montana’s steak house on a holiday weekend….




LoL

Interesting video....

I'm not sure it has anything to do with the Tariffs...but more to do with the fact that Vegas is an outrageously priced shithole.

The first year I went to the AAPEX show (3 years ago?)...I think I spent $1000 on food/parking/and a room for one night at Harrahs (a premier shithole).

All the vendors that I already deal with I don't need to see out there, all the ones I didn't yet deal with but wanted to were all busts when I attempted to contact them in the following weeks....phone numbers on the brochures were no good, emails bounce back...just kinda shitty. I gained absolutely nothing from it.

The next year I flew out in the AM and flew home that night, but still wasn't able to accomplish anything other than getting sore feet.

Tariffs don't matter (in this case), people still need to buy stuff....we're not just gonna stop buying stuff because it's all 15% or so more expensive.

I think that people are finally realizing that a fucking phone call accomplishes more in less time for free and the shows are just a big waste of time and money.

Interesting video....

I'm not sure it has anything to do with the Tariffs...but more to do with the fact that Vegas is an outrageously priced shithole.

The first year I went to the AAPEX show (3 years ago?)...I think I spent $1000 on food/parking/and a room for one night at Harrahs (a premier shithole).

All the vendors that I already deal with I don't need to see out there, all the ones I didn't yet deal with but wanted to were all busts when I attempted to contact them in the following weeks....phone numbers on the brochures were no good, emails bounce back...just kinda shitty. I gained absolutely nothing from it.

The next year I flew out in the AM and flew home that night, but still wasn't able to accomplish anything other than getting sore feet.

Tariffs don't matter (in this case), people still need to buy stuff....we're not just gonna stop buying stuff because it's all 15% or so more expensive.

I think that people are finally realizing that a fucking phone call accomplishes more in less time for free and the shows are just a big waste of time and money.

 

[DWC]

So What’s your Take on the show?

I’ve never been

As a contractor is it cool to walk thru & see some neat chit….

Or

Same Ol same Ol stuff you see everywhere

Builders Show. Definitely worth it. There’s always a ton of contractor solutions. Hardware show is good if you’re a small retailer or small supplier. The larger companies see anything new before the show.

 

[HNL2LHC]

IBS - yes
Hardware - no

Any questions?

 

[Sleek-Jet]

I hate trade shows as a buyer, kind of for the opposite reason that was mentioned earlier, for months afterwords I get bombarded by sales calls. Makes it a chore. And then the travel and spending 2-3 days in a mid-level hotel eating shit food and playing the salesman games of "I'll take you out for dinner and make believe you are my new best friend".

I'd rather just surf a few websites and have the sales people come to us, at least I get to spend the night in my own bed.