IMAC Pictures thread

[atcdrifter]

Yes, $ 1699 with the LED light fixture. I think they called it "E-lite" or something like that.
Marine Depot sells the tank setup only selling for $ 899 without the LED light.

ok thanks that makes since now

 

[Raskal311]

Maybe next year they will know not to charge $29 for one day exhibit only. I usually bring my wife with me who has no interest in coral/fish so now we are talking almost $60 to get in.

It looks like they learned by sunday but honestly dought they would be back next year.

i even heard one say that we are the toughest crowd to motivate unless the stuff is free...not a good rap to have.

So sad but so true.

 

[OCReefMadness]

Do you think all the vendors will be back next year?

 

[dfladermaus]

Paul,
See ya at the CFM. You really have a nice setup there. I like that ATI fixture you got there.

Thanks!

It appears that IMAC is booked for next year and I think the year after. So there is some time to improve. Hopefully this year didnt scare too many people away.

 

[agsansoo]

Paul, it was great to finally get a chance to meet and talk with you on Sunday. Hope to see you at CFM. Can I place a pre-order before CFM, and just pick it up at the show ? Thanks again for the frag !

 

[coral diver]

hooolly crud, I know it was slow but dang!!!! I'm nervous about RAP now.

It is scary, Kevin has been promoting his event usually most are sold out but there is still a lot available, and i think its the same as RAP too.

 

[dfladermaus]

Paul, it was great to finally get a chance to meet and talk with you on Sunday. Hope to see you at CFM. Can I place a pre-order before CFM, and just pick it up at the show ? Thanks again for the frag !

sure thing!

I think that Kevin has the wrong idea on the booths, I know as a farmer I could never afford a booth at 1000$, and even with RAP it was very hard to pull off the cost of the booth. I know the venue is expensive, but maybe they need to rethink the venue...

 

[Raskal311]

sure thing!

I think that Kevin has the wrong idea on the booths, I know as a farmer I could never afford a booth at 1000$, and even with RAP it was very hard to pull off the cost of the booth. I know the venue is expensive, but maybe they need to rethink the venue...

These booths used to cost what $250 not two years its up to $1000 :S

 

[Rukis]

Ya I would be going to MAX too if it was cheaper for me. There should be an actual "Hobbyist/farmer" booth again. I don't think it's fair to charge a local hobbyist the same price as a Hugh Company for the same vendor booth. Maybe $250. booth but not $1000... We'll see.

 

[Letsgotothezoo]

At least "Rukis" was sober all along in the Imac:loldude:

Ya I would be going to MAX too if it was cheaper for me. There should be an actual "Hobbyist/farmer" booth again. I don't think it's fair to charge a local hobbyist the same price as a Hugh Company for the same vendor booth. Maybe $250. booth but not $1000... We'll see.

 

[dfladermaus]

These booths used to cost what $250 not two years its up to $1000 :S

Two years ago the hobbyist booths were 50$/day...that was to reel you in I guess.

 

[Letsgotothezoo]

Yes. The promoter gets more greedy now....:fish:

Two years ago the hobbyist booths were 50$/day...that was to reel you in I guess.

 

[Raskal311]

I wouldn’t call it greed since it’s a business, guys like Kevin don’t do this to not make a profit. They are the ones that take the risk of it turning out like IMAX so they need to make it worth while.….

By the way any other vendors attending Super Zoo this year?? I may head out that way and make it a small vacation.

 

[dfladermaus]

problem with so cal is, that if you dont have the people selling the frags and the other live stuff, you wont get the people. Most farmers cant afford a grand for a booth. No matter what anyone thinks, the draw is the farmers. You can see all the products at the stores or online...but you cant get the good frags all the time save the shows.

 

[Letsgotothezoo]

Paul, wait for the last minute. They will have the booths on sale by then.:alberteinstein:

 

[Nick_kun]

Very nice pics, thank you for sharing. Hopefully I can attend next year.

 

[MadMax]

Paul, wait for the last minute. They will have the booths on sale by then.:alberteinstein:

I wouldn't hold your breath if I were you

 

[MadMax]

Ya I would be going to MAX too if it was cheaper for me. There should be an actual "Hobbyist/farmer" booth again. I don't think it's fair to charge a local hobbyist the same price as a Hugh Company for the same vendor booth. Maybe $250. booth but not $1000... We'll see.

We unfortunately could not include hobby booths in our floor plan for a variety of logistical reasons, however that is not to say that two (or even three) hobby sellers couldn't go in together on a 10'x10' booth and split the costs. We want to accomodate everyone however it is very difficult given the size of the Marine Aquarium Expo. We are certainly open to suggestions though.

thanks

 

[Raskal311]

I wouldn't hold your breath if I were you

I certainly hope not as it would be very unfair for those who has committed early on.

 

[MadMax]

I certainly hope not as it would be very unfair for those who has committed early on.

Someone found this out the hard way last year and started slandering the show instead, in retaliation. I was embarrassed for them, but what can you do? We simply try harder and harder to bring you guys a better show every year. That is our main focus and concentration.