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Posted: 1/21/2013 2:54:16 AM EDT
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I would think that the venders that have paid their fee's would be able to sue to get those back, After all Reed changed the terms.. I also think that Reed need's to be boycotted from this point on no matter what event's they promote
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Posted: 1/21/2013 3:01:41 AM EDT
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That's how it's supposed to be done. Excellent!
And, hopefully it will be a wake-up call to some fudd's who haven't been paying attention, when they show up and there is nobody to sell to them... 
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Posted: 1/21/2013 3:03:45 AM EDT
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I was going to go, Now I need to find something else to do....
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Posted: 1/21/2013 4:27:24 AM EDT
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Hit em where it hurts....no vendors..no customers.
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Posted: 1/21/2013 4:57:35 AM EDT
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I will be letting everyone of the featured exhibitors listed know how I feel! These are the last "big" exhibitors left.
HAMMER TIME! 
Here is the featured exhibitors list: http://ess13.mapyourshow.com/5_0/exhibitor_results.cfm?type=list&list=featured Exmark Mowers, ECHO and Shindaiwa Hand-Held Outdoor Power Equipment: http://www.exmark.com/ContactUs/Default.aspx?Service=General (402) 223-6375 MN Outdoors: [email protected] (713) 907-1992 The Sportsman's Shop: [email protected] (717) 354-4311 Sunflower Camo Inc.: http://www.sunflowercamo.net/Contact.html 940-328-2297 Wild Evolution: [email protected] (No phone number listed) Yamaha Motor Corp, U.S.A.: Couldn't find a good email address 714-761-7300 (800) 962-7926 |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 5:01:43 AM EDT
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Because the original post really explained it so well huh? They are hypocrites because of the advertising that google puts on the site? You guys do realize that Google ads are based on what you search for and what your interests are right? Where's all the porn ads?? |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 5:03:10 AM EDT
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This company is advertising a "37 State CCW class" at the show boycott them too:
http://www.mylegalheat.com/contact-us.html 877-252-1055 |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 5:43:42 AM EDT
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I was going to go, Now I need to find something else to do.... Simple, go buy stuff at a local gun store or one that decided to boycott. I will not attend, but will be shopping at Cabelas instead. |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 5:43:51 AM EDT
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Good, I hope more get added to the list. A hit in the wallet has the same effect as a 2x4 across the forehead, it will most definitely get their attention.
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Posted: 1/21/2013 5:44:24 AM EDT
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Turnbull just announced they are not attending.
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Posted: 1/21/2013 5:59:13 AM EDT
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Quoted: Hell yes! I'm not far from the expo center and wasn't going to go. Glad to see that these companies are taking a stand. You should go and take pics of the vendors that do attend. Then post the pics here, so we can know. |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 6:13:48 AM EDT
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Me just wrote letter:
Good morning, I am just curious as to whether or not your company still plans on attending the Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show given their overt hostility for the Second Amendment and complete disregard for the millions of gun owners who support it? If you still plan on attending the show, despite the fact they choose to exclude such a large portion of the gun owning base, do you expect to see future revenues increase or decrease as a result? I sincerely hope that you plan on joining the following companies in their boycott of this show for their highly politicized and misguided attempts at appeasing a portion of our citizenry who have no plans to ever buy a firearm: 2 Million Bullets Alaska’s Ravencroft Lodge Arrowhead Outdoors Athens Archery Atlantic Tactical Blaine Anthony, The Bear Whisperer Bob Mercier Boondock Outdoors Cabela’s CanCooker Cross Canyon Arms Cutting Edge Bullets Dead Ringer Direct Action Tactical Firearms Domari Nolo Defense Consulting Dominator 365 Droptine Outfitters DuckWater Boats Firearms Industry Consulting Group Forbes Turkey Calls Fred Eichler – Fulldraw Outfitters Full Circle Outdoors HookHunt Hunters and Guides Connection Kinsey’s Outdoors Keystone Country Store Lancaster Archery Supply Major League Bowhunter Midwest Whitetail Adventures Mountain Dog Chews Nature Blinds, LLC Northern Hideaway Outfitters Northern Outdoor Lodge Northern Wilderness Outfitters Open Season TV Outdoor Edge OutdoorsNative.com Trop Gun Shop Ralph & Vicki Cianciarulo – Archers Choice Revolution Hunting Rougeaux’s Taxidermy Stokerized Stabilizers The Warmbag Whitetail Bosses Wired Outdoors Woodcock Limited of Pennsylvania Wyvern Creations X-Stand Treestands Zook Cabins We will remember which companies value our business and which companies do not. Thanks, -poink |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 6:20:01 AM EDT
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Good to see a lot of the fudd suppliers stand up for the 2nd.
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Posted: 1/21/2013 7:12:08 AM EDT
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The AR community sure gets places blacklisted fast. Hopefully Bass Pro pulls out aswell and shuts it down. BassPro commented on my post on their wall that they made the decision back in the summer not to participate in the show: Bass Pro Shops-We made the business decision in the summer of 2012 to not participate in the Harrisburg, PA Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show. |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 7:12:25 AM EDT
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Bump.....For the Boycott.
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Posted: 1/21/2013 7:17:33 AM EDT
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Let's make sure we support the folks who support us!
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Posted: 1/21/2013 7:23:38 AM EDT
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I am sure Tenn would be glad to have that show here. Someone needs to step up and sponser it in a new place. It isn't the site that is the problem, it's the show organizer that is fucking retarded. |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 7:24:34 AM EDT
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Anyone have a list of sponsors remaining that we can put a little pressure on? While we're at it, letters of support for those who aren't. |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 7:33:45 AM EDT
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Philadelphia Eagles Defensive End Trent Cole boycotts Eastern Ports & Outdoor show: http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20130121_Trent_Cole_jilts_Pa__sports_expo_over_tactical_rifle_ban_.html
Eagles defensive end Trent Cole, a major hunting enthusiast, is snubbing a Pennsylvania sports expo because it has banned sales of certain rifles variously described as "modern sporting rifles," "tactical rifles" or "assault weapons." |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 7:53:23 AM EDT
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I am sure Tenn would be glad to have that show here. Someone needs to step up and sponser it in a new place. It has nothing to do with the host state. |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 7:59:48 AM EDT
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Let's make sure we support the folks who support us! Cabela's has seen 2 orders from me in 2 weeks......waiting on stuff to come in stock So I can place another one Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 8:30:42 AM EDT
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Playing DA here
How many of you would back out if you had already invested, say, $4500 (number pulled out of my ass) into the show. Money you won't(probably) get back. If you say you still would pull out, I would presume you're all donating to the NRA; cause if you say you'd wash out $4500 but won't send $25 to the NRA, I know you're full of shit.
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Posted: 1/21/2013 8:33:40 AM EDT
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Hopefully everyone of them will pull out!
BigDozer66 |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 8:35:50 AM EDT
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Well I guess Bass Pro was way ahead of everyone. I guess they knew before us all that this show was fucked.
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Posted: 1/21/2013 8:35:58 AM EDT
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Playing DA here
How many of you would back out if you had already invested, say, $4500 (number pulled out of my ass) into the show. Money you won't(probably) get back. If you say you still would pull out, I would presume you're all donating to the NRA; cause if you say you'd wash out $4500 but won't send $25 to the NRA, I know you're full of shit. The positive advertisement from pulling out would probably be worth quite a bit. Especially if you make sure to publicize your decision. |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 8:36:41 AM EDT
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Playing DA here
How many of you would back out if you had already invested, say, $4500 (number pulled out of my ass) into the show. Money you won't(probably) get back. If you say you still would pull out, I would presume you're all donating to the NRA; cause if you say you'd wash out $4500 but won't send $25 to the NRA, I know you're full of shit. Not sure if there would be legal grounds for the exhibitors to recoup their losses - at least as far as their exhibitor fee as there seems to be a violation of terms Reed has seemingly violated their agreements with vendors on not only what would be allowed, but how parts of the show would be marketed. Domari Nolo Defense Consulting reports:
In particular, the removal of the promised Tactical section and renaming of that part of the event in a way that belittles the efforts of companies involved is unacceptable. We would not have agreed to be included in a ‘Wild West’ area had that been the original agreement. Our sponsors also do not want such an association, and have pulled their support of our show presence. |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 8:38:14 AM EDT
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Playing DA here
How many of you would back out if you had already invested, say, $4500 (number pulled out of my ass) into the show. Money you won't(probably) get back. If you say you still would pull out, I would presume you're all donating to the NRA; cause if you say you'd wash out $4500 but won't send $25 to the NRA, I know you're full of shit. Having principals isn't always cheap or easy. In fact thats sort of the point. They can make their decision and customers can make theirs. If I was a vendor I would be going after Reed. |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 8:39:38 AM EDT
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Well I guess Bass Pro was way ahead of everyone. I guess they knew before us all that this show was fucked. Or they just didn't see the need for the investment. They're a few miles away, and they get MOBBED during the show anyways. |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 8:42:06 AM EDT
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A lot of people make the show a weekend trip hitting the Cabelas in Hamburg as well.
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Posted: 1/21/2013 8:44:27 AM EDT
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I am sure Tenn would be glad to have that show here. Someone needs to step up and sponser it in a new place. It has nothing to do with the host state. Well now we know Jim is from the Keystone state.
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Posted: 1/21/2013 8:44:41 AM EDT
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Well I guess Bass Pro was way ahead of everyone. I guess they knew before us all that this show was fucked. Or they just didn't see the need for the investment. They're a few miles away, and they get MOBBED during the show anyways. I like to believe they just knew this show was put on by liberal fucks and decided not to attend. Makes me feel better. |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 8:46:33 AM EDT
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show web page under "visitor's/search exhibitors" you can find all the companies that will attend... used advanced search for u.s. only come up 36 companies, don't know if that's right company & booth: Argentina's Best Hunts 7722 Atkins Guiding & Flying 6626 Border Bucks Outfitters 5124 Bowhunter's Den 1623 Buckeye Hunting Lodge / Buckeye Plantation LLC 7327 Budge's Flattops Wilderness Lodge 6736 Cooper Camp/Safari Nordik 7831 Dakota Hunting Trips 8137 Eagles Nest 5204 Elite Products 2406 Firenock LLC 1525 Florida's Best inc 5112 Grizzly Creek Outfitters 7324 Hendershot's Sporting Goods & Limcroma Safari's 6331 Larry's Wood Crafts 1264 Liam Urry Safaris 6716 Lowrance-Navico 601 Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife 7832 Majestic World Lodge & Retreat 6423 McCormick's Sunset Guest Ranch, Montana 7107 Muddy Marsh Outfitters 1416 Northeastern Outfitters, NC 6612 Olympic Mountain Outfitters 6610 PA Outdoor Writers Assn 7404 Parker Compound Bows 1433 Pine Creek Structures 101 Rawhide Guide Service, Mount 7017 RD 's Whitetails 6217 Robert W Hart & Son 7303 Ruffed Grouse Society Inc 2022 Santa Maria Ranch, KS 7016 Senneterre-Outfitters 332 True-Life Taxidermy, Safari Specialist 2628 Turkey Knives.Com 2920 Wabash Outdoors Inc 8033 Zooke LLC 3000 |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 8:47:56 AM EDT
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Stick a fork in them, because they're done.
Why get political? Business is business leave the politics out of a trade show. |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 9:04:04 AM EDT
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show web page under "visitor's/search exhibitors" you can find all the companies that will attend... used advanced search for u.s. only come up 36 companies, don't know if that's right There are more. For Example OTIS (the cleaning kit folks) is listed as attending. |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 9:06:46 AM EDT
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show web page under "visitor's/search exhibitors" you can find all the companies that will attend... used advanced search for u.s. only come up 36 companies, don't know if that's right There are more. For Example OTIS (the cleaning kit folks) is listed as attending. There are something like 1,110 attending so there is a long ways to go to really hurt them. Yes Cabela's is a huge start and some of the other people are pretty big as well. It is going to take more than what is on the list right now. |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 9:07:48 AM EDT
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I am sure Tenn would be glad to have that show here. Someone needs to step up and sponser it in a new place. It has nothing to do with the host state. Well now we know Jim is from the Keystone state. I've been exposed!!!! I'm a NY refugee .
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Posted: 1/21/2013 9:08:17 AM EDT
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Boycott over gun sale ban grows against Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show
Lee and Tiffany Lakosky, hosts of “The Crush” hunting and outdoor show, said they won’t attend next month’s event at the state Farm Show Complex because its organizers have banned the sale and display of assault rifles and high-capacity ammunition magazines.
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Posted: 1/21/2013 9:12:40 AM EDT
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show web page under "visitor's/search exhibitors" you can find all the companies that will attend... used advanced search for u.s. only come up 36 companies, don't know if that's right There are more. For Example OTIS (the cleaning kit folks) is listed as attending. There are something like 1,110 attending so there is a long ways to go to really hurt them. Yes Cabela's is a huge start and some of the other people are pretty big as well. It is going to take more than what is on the list right now. Well good thing we have 12 more days to get the word out!
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Posted: 1/21/2013 9:17:58 AM EDT
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On principal - will anyone boycott next year's SHOT show - same promoter.
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Posted: 1/21/2013 9:25:05 AM EDT
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Gonna be able to swing a pissed off alley cat and not hit anyone in the aisles! But will there still be Beanie Babies for sale? Think about the Beanie Babies!!!! |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 9:25:57 AM EDT
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So what would happen if an exhibitor actually had a "modern sporting rifle" displayed? What's the worst they could say? Take it down.
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Posted: 1/21/2013 9:25:59 AM EDT
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On principal - will anyone boycott next year's SHOT show - same promoter. Sent this to them just now. I'll send them another one about SHOT unless they come to their senses. They've got a corporate middle manager in there that's either a fudd or a fuckwit, and he needs to get canned. Hi, I was planning to make the trip up from Virginia to attend the show again this year, until I found out it was going to prohibit marketing and display of my favorite rifles. I'm writing to let you know how disappointed I am at that decision. Semi-auto rifles (yes,even evil black AR platforms with full capacity magazines) are a valuable asset to the sportsman, target shooter, and even in the right caliber, to the hunter. Banning them from the show seems like appeasement at a time when the shooting community truly needs to stand together and resist further infringement on its rights. I hope that you can see fit to reverse what I can only see as a cowardly decision. Please do so. I have enjoyed your show before and would like to again. I cannot however, attend in good conscience with this policy in place. |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 9:26:10 AM EDT
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A buddy of mine gave me a heads up on this. He works with distributers as a manufacturer's rep, his comment was that show is going down hard! Play silly games win silly prizes.
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Posted: 1/21/2013 9:26:48 AM EDT
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Here is a complete list of Reed Exhibitions events in the US
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Posted: 1/21/2013 9:32:59 AM EDT
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On principal - will anyone boycott next year's SHOT show - same promoter. Sent this to them just now. I'll send them another one about SHOT unless they come to their senses. They've got a corporate middle manager in there that's either a fudd or a fuckwit, and he needs to get canned. Hi, I was planning to make the trip up from Virginia to attend the show again this year, until I found out it was going to prohibit marketing and display of my favorite rifles. I'm writing to let you know how disappointed I am at that decision. Semi-auto rifles (yes,even evil black AR platforms with full capacity magazines) are a valuable asset to the sportsman, target shooter, and even in the right caliber, to the hunter. Banning them from the show seems like appeasement at a time when the shooting community truly needs to stand together and resist further infringement on its rights. I hope that you can see fit to reverse what I can only see as a cowardly decision. Please do so. I have enjoyed your show before and would like to again. I cannot however, attend in good conscience with this policy in place. NSSF is also complicit in this, as they are saying please show up and hand over your money, regardless of what the promoter is doing. |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 9:45:12 AM EDT
[#46]
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Playing DA here
How many of you would back out if you had already invested, say, $4500 (number pulled out of my ass) into the show. Money you won't(probably) get back. If you say you still would pull out, I would presume you're all donating to the NRA; cause if you say you'd wash out $4500 but won't send $25 to the NRA, I know you're full of shit. Sadly, I think the choices for the vendors are: -lose money on the expo -lose money after the expo, by irritated people going elsewhere As I have said, we (the gun owners) didn't pick this fight. The fight has come to us. It's simply a matter of choosing sides. Do you want to be on the side of people who want to erode our rights, or on the side of your customers? There's a cost either way, but one of them is more rewarding in the long run. |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 10:04:45 AM EDT
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Playing DA here
How many of you would back out if you had already invested, say, $4500 (number pulled out of my ass) into the show. Money you won't(probably) get back. If you say you still would pull out, I would presume you're all donating to the NRA; cause if you say you'd wash out $4500 but won't send $25 to the NRA, I know you're full of shit. Sadly, I think the choices for the vendors are: -lose money on the expo -lose money after the expo, by irritated people going elsewhere As I have said, we (the gun owners) didn't pick this fight. The fight has come to us. It's simply a matter of choosing sides. Do you want to be on the side of people who want to erode our rights, or on the side of your customers? There's a cost either way, but one of them is more rewarding in the long run. The vendors that pul out shouldn't have to lose any money since Reed should be refunding anything they have spent. You can't just change your mind on what you will allow a month before the show and expect everyone to go along with it. |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 10:19:42 AM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: Playing DA here How many of you would back out if you had already invested, say, $4500 (number pulled out of my ass) into the show. Money you won't(probably) get back. If you say you still would pull out, I would presume you're all donating to the NRA; cause if you say you'd wash out $4500 but won't send $25 to the NRA, I know you're full of shit. Sadly, I think the choices for the vendors are: -lose money on the expo -lose money after the expo, by irritated people going elsewhere As I have said, we (the gun owners) didn't pick this fight. The fight has come to us. It's simply a matter of choosing sides. Do you want to be on the side of people who want to erode our rights, or on the side of your customers? There's a cost either way, but one of them is more rewarding in the long run. And, you're exactly right.
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Posted: 1/21/2013 10:21:06 AM EDT
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The vendors that pul out shouldn't have to lose any money since Reed should be refunding anything they have spent. You can't just change your mind on what you will allow a month before the show and expect everyone to go along with it. Along those lines, it appears that some of companies that have pulled out are evil black rifle-centric, so isn't it a fair assessment that it's Reed Exhibitions that pushed the vendors out? At the very least, I think those companies would get a refund. |
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Posted: 1/21/2013 10:27:24 AM EDT
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Thank God for this, now is the time where companies show their true colors.
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