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Online Archie

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What should I bring to Kalamazoo?
« on: January 24, 2011, 08:00:00 AM »
Or...

What will I wish I had brought when I get there?

Cash instead of debit card?
Lots of spending money?  (I don't know how much will be for sale)
My own bow?
Arrows for trying out bows?
Camera?  
Video camera?  
Audio Recording device for workshops?
Warm walk-around clothes? (Is it cold inside?)
My own portable chair? (workshops?)
Bag for carrying 'stuff'?
Anything else?

I've never been there before, but want to be prepared.

Thanks for any advice you can offer...
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Offline Blackstick

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Re: What should I bring to Kalamazoo?
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2011, 08:10:00 AM »
I always take a glove or tab so I can try out different bows.
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Re: What should I bring to Kalamazoo?
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2011, 08:13:00 AM »
As much cash and as many credit/debit cards as you can fit in your wallet!!!

Lots of stuff for sale, and you are bound to find just about anything you might desire.

Arrows for trying bows - Yes!!

Camera - Yes!!

Your own bow - no, they don't allow bows to be carried around.  Those that want to sell a used bow check them in at a table near the entrance where they can be sold on consignement.

It is warm inside, so once you are in the doors there is no need for warm clothing.

Plenty of chairs available for the seminars.

Bag for carrying stuff - Yes!!  I've seen guys wearing backpacks too, and that works great.
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Re: What should I bring to Kalamazoo?
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2011, 09:39:00 AM »
A list of things to look at/for while there.
Also pen and paper to write down names and products you may want to research later.
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Re: What should I bring to Kalamazoo?
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2011, 09:43:00 AM »
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Originally posted by Whip:
As much cash and as many credit/debit cards as you can fit in your wallet!!!

Lots of stuff for sale, and you are bound to find just about anything you might desire.

Arrows for trying bows - Yes!!

Camera - Yes!!

Your own bow - no, they don't allow bows to be carried around.  Those that want to sell a used bow check them in at a table near the entrance where they can be sold on consignement.

It is warm inside, so once you are in the doors there is no need for warm clothing.

Plenty of chairs available for the seminars.

Bag for carrying stuff - Yes!!  I've seen guys wearing backpacks too, and that works great.
Yeah, what he said.  :bigsmyl:
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Re: What should I bring to Kalamazoo?
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2011, 10:07:00 AM »
Anyone know what the guy charges for selling a bow? Is it a percentage of total selling price or a flat rate charge? Got one Widow I was thinking of bringing and maybe letting go so I could buy another one.
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Re: What should I bring to Kalamazoo?
« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2011, 11:23:00 AM »
Junglecat,

I would think you would do better by listing it int eh classifieds here or where it was made. more people will see it then. Just a thought.
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Re: What should I bring to Kalamazoo?
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2011, 11:40:00 AM »
Oh about 5 grand would be a good start.
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Re: What should I bring to Kalamazoo?
« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2011, 11:53:00 AM »
meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !   :bigsmyl:
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Re: What should I bring to Kalamazoo?
« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2011, 12:41:00 PM »
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Anyone know what the guy charges for selling a bow? Is it a percentage of total selling price or a flat rate charge? Got one Widow I was thinking of bringing and maybe letting go so I could buy another one.
I haven't sold a bow there, but from what I understand if your bow sells Lonnie asks you to pay him what you think is fair.  Can't ask for a more honest deal than that!  

I'd say take your bow and price it fairly.  If it sells there keep in mind that you won't have to pay for shipping it to the new buyer.  And if it doesn't, you can always bring it home to sell here.
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Re: What should I bring to Kalamazoo?
« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2011, 01:14:00 PM »
You won't find anyone easier to deal with than Lonnie. He just asks to be treated fairly. Having more bows on the racks helps both him and the consignment seller.

You bow would end up here and that's Lonnnie in the hat. This was early Friday before he got all of his racks up. There are usually four or more full.

 
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Re: What should I bring to Kalamazoo?
« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2011, 01:21:00 PM »
Lots of $$$$$$.
Leave your coat in the car,  it can get warm in there when the aisles get shoulder to shoulder.
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Re: What should I bring to Kalamazoo?
« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2011, 01:49:00 PM »
Bring a list of what your looking for to try or buy
A camera is good
A glove, tab and arm guard
A few arrows
Some cash for a sausage and drink
A light jacket
Some patience is good
Note pad and pen
Comfy shoes, it can be a long day
A strong, cloth shopping bag is a good idea
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Small towel to wipe the DROOL from your mouth

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Re: What should I bring to Kalamazoo?
« Reply #13 on: January 24, 2011, 04:06:00 PM »
some great info   :help:
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Re: What should I bring to Kalamazoo?
« Reply #14 on: January 24, 2011, 04:12:00 PM »
Make sure you have plenty of "time" so you can hit all the vendors and shoot lots of bows. Our first Kalamazoo show before we were bowyers I just did not give myself enough time and was very overwelmed and at the vendors
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Offline Swiftspeed10

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Re: What should I bring to Kalamazoo?
« Reply #15 on: January 24, 2011, 04:19:00 PM »
Where is Kalamazoo I hear about it everywhere?
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Re: What should I bring to Kalamazoo?
« Reply #16 on: January 24, 2011, 04:28:00 PM »
Kalamazoo, Michigan.  It is towards the south west corner of the state.
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Re: What should I bring to Kalamazoo?
« Reply #17 on: January 24, 2011, 05:53:00 PM »
i would encourage taking notes or jot down the bow model you liked on the vendor brochure. after three visits last year i thought i would remember all the stuff i liked...i didn't and then i was left wondering which model bow it was with such and such a grip. not this year if i want to remember i am writing it down!
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Re: What should I bring to Kalamazoo?
« Reply #18 on: January 24, 2011, 05:59:00 PM »
"Where is Kalamazo?"  20 Minutes from my house in Battle Creek!!   WHEW HEEEWWW!
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Re: What should I bring to Kalamazoo?
« Reply #19 on: January 24, 2011, 08:16:00 PM »
Take along alot of self control.
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