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Re: NTA Convention Questions
[Re: wissmiss]
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07/19/23 11:20 AM
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Lots of folks are suggesting leaving items at the vendors booth to pick up later. Three thoughts about doing this.
- make a list of every booth you have items at so you remember to collect everything you bought.
- some vendors pack up early so don’t wait til the end to collect your items.
- the vendor booths are only so big, imagine if every one bought items and left them for later pickup. Be considerate.
Have fun shopping!! Thursday/Friday leaving stuff should be fine outside one or two vendort unless they're doing a late demo.
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Re: NTA Convention Questions
[Re: TheYouthTrapper]
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07/19/23 11:46 AM
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Dont wait until Saturday to buy stuff-Lots of vendors pack up and leave on Saturday.I guess they have a long trip home and have to unpack at home on Sunday.
The place is pretty empty by noon Saturday,at least the ones I have attended in the past.
Last edited by Boco; 07/19/23 11:47 AM.
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Re: NTA Convention Questions
[Re: TheYouthTrapper]
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07/19/23 11:49 AM
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Depends on the crowd... Last year the dealers seemed to stay around longer than usual.
Then again we had the grounds cleaned up and ready to leave by 9am Sunday...
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Re: NTA Convention Questions
[Re: TheYouthTrapper]
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07/19/23 03:55 PM
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I suggest you leave your name and cell phone number with your gear should the vendor decide to leave early for what ever reason.
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Re: NTA Convention Questions
[Re: wissmiss]
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07/20/23 03:19 AM
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Most of the vendors in the dealer buildings will take cards or cash.
In the tail gate area, cash is king.
You can join the NTA at the convention and thus go to the members only demos.
Be prepared to do a lot of walking. You won’t see everything in just one trip around.
If you see something you really want to buy and it’s a good price, grab it when you first see it. If it is a really good deal, it most likely will be sold by the time for come back.
Sorry, can’t help you with your second question. Maybe bring a small wagon to carry your purchases, but that can get a bit annoying.
Most important - have FUN! Ok, thank you. I'm young so walking isn't anything to me.
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Re: NTA Convention Questions
[Re: Paul Dobbins]
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07/20/23 03:20 AM
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You can store your stuff at my booth.
I'll take you up on that Paul. I'll make sure to stop by. Probably going to take a while since I'll stop and talk to everyone.
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Re: NTA Convention Questions
[Re: RookieIA]
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07/20/23 03:21 AM
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I've had ppl store stuff at my booth A&J Skinners and or buy something and leave it there for the duration also, stop by and say hi! There will.be a lot of walk and talking!!
We take cards/cash/Venmo/PayPal I'd say 1/2 is cash the rest split between the other 3. Ok, I figured cash was the best bet. I'm definitely going to stop by your guy's booth since I've always wanted a skinning machine.
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Re: NTA Convention Questions
[Re: Rusty Axe Camp]
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07/20/23 03:22 AM
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1 - Make a list of the things you need and what the price should be. Some times things are cheaper, some times not. Easy to get distracted and get off course (at least for me).
2 - If you see stuff you need, grab it. I held off one year buying chain and cable because I didn't want to haul it out to the car mid-day and was screwed when vendors started closing up shop. Thankfully Cumberlands stayed open till the official time and had stock!
3 - Take cash and card. If they don't mind doing card, use it, but definitely have cash.
4 - Slow down and wander and BS with folks. EVEN THE GROUCHY LOOKING VENDORS. Ask questions. Yep, I've started culminating a list. Luckily, I have a long drive to think about it. I plan to talk to every person I can.
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Re: NTA Convention Questions
[Re: Slick Pan]
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07/20/23 03:25 AM
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First timers may not understand how big this event is. You do not get a program till you get there. They will be a lot more vendors than you see listed. Also keep in mind that there is a tailgate section and a lot of sellers set up there. Yeah, I get surprised by the state ones, so I figure I'll be a little overwhelmed for a while.
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