AmiWest 2003 advertising push gets underway

[Targhan]

The shows are great, but don't forget to budget your funds for
spending cash.  I'm not kidding, it's very easy to over-spend
at an Amiga show.  Also make sure it's a realistic number, as if you
budget too small--you'll overdo it.  If you over-budget, you'll learn
the joys of shipping from a hotel!

I'm not trying to tell you to be prepared to buy any given thing, but
rather to be prepared for what you buy!  Last year, I found a sweet
deal on a virtual library of RKM's--you can imagine the pain that was!

Another piece of advice: Duffel bags.  For those who are making this
their first show, make sure you pack some empty duffel bags into your
luggage.  This makes it easier to bring things back with you.  At a
PowerPicnic several years ago, someone scored an A4000 for next to
nothing.  So, don't count out someone showing up at a show just to
offload their old Amiga to a good home.

[Targhan]

@Paul

It's a shame that they feel that they must tie a show into OS4.  If it is financially difficult to have a full show without OS4, might I suggest a party or a picnic.  Something that is regional, that could still bring several user groups together, and could possibly bring in a dealer?  A full fledged show isn't necissary to have some fun with your Amiga-Friends.  Even something as simple as an annual meeting of two or three user-groups can be a lot of fun.

You don't need a large venu and a huge overhead to have a really cool show.  A little imagination can go a long way.  I'm willing to bet that there's someone in your user's group that has access to some place that could host 30 to 100 people. :-D

Keyword == FUN!