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believe it or not i have never been to a sign show...i know its crazy...this one is in the beginning of december...is it a good one to go to??? just wondering if anyone else will be there? thanks.
-------------------- Karyn Bush Simply Not Ordinary, LLC Bartlett, NH 603-383-9955 www.snosigns.com info@snosigns.com Posts: 3516 | From: Bartlett, NH USA | Registered: Jan 2001
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I've been a number of times (it's the only sign show i've ever been too) and i've talked to other sign people and i think the concensus is that it's one of the best in the US.
The bullpen is wonderful, always lots going on there.
Every imaginable vendor is there. You can pick up lots of brochures, free samples, etc.
The convention center hotel (the Sheraton) is a beautiful hotel (actually lots of Miss America memorabilia since that is where the contestants stay). And it is connected to the center so it's very convenient.
Last year was my first year doing signs full time and i took many courses, which were terrific, but this year i'm going to spend more time in the bullpen watching the masters at work.
The USSC web site (http://www.ussc.org/) has all the info.
I'm sure it's not as fun as a Letterhead meet, but there sure is a lot to see.
edited: and yes, i'll be there all 3 days - hope many other letterhead are there so i can meet them in person...
edited: to spell Karyn's name correctly... sorry Karyn.
Thanks, Steve
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-------------------- Steve Racz Racz's Handcarved Signs Posts: 1078 | From: New Jersey | Registered: Jan 2004
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This sign show is a great one to go to, you meet some of the best in the business teaching seminars and classes. Everyone seems willing to spill the beans on how to do anything you want to know. I recently went to the Charlotte NC's BIG SHOW, a good regional show but lacking in big equipment and the variety you'll find in Atlantic City. If I had to choose, Atlantic City all the way. I'm planning on going again this year, can't buy anything but I'm going anyway.
-------------------- Michael A Latham Tee's Me Shirt & Sign 16462 Jefferson Davis Highway Colonial Heights Va. 804-835-3299 signdogopie@aol.com Posts: 379 | From: Colonial Heights, Virginia | Registered: Feb 2004
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We're only a couple hours by car from AC, but we usually go every 2-3 years, because most of the exhibitors have the same stuff year after year. Digital equipment has really taken over a lot of the space, but there is still a good variety of vendors. We'll be there this, mostly because we want to check out the BORGATA hotel. The show rate is half their regular price!
-------------------- Tom & Sharon Giampia Creative Image Design Port Chester, NY Posts: 285 | From: Port Chester | Registered: Mar 2001
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I go every other year and this year is the year but it doesn't look like I'll make it. Ditto on everything said above. I usually am on a budget and always get a motel 15-20 minutes away. The thing that I would do different is that I wouldn't get a reservation. Its out of season and you can get a motel 5-10 minutes away for the same price that were got 20 minutes away.
-------------------- Laura Butler Vision Graphics & Sign 4479 Welch Rd Attica, Mi 48412 Posts: 2855 | From: Attica, Mi, USA | Registered: Nov 2000
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Glad you posted this Karyn! I spent a while on the web site last weekend thinking about going. I plan to visit my mom in Chicago this winter & when you've traveled as far as I will, Atlantic City is as good as next door I was pretty sure this was a good show for me (& a good way to write off my travel expenses)... but all the positive responses here make me even more sure... & yes, meeting other heads would be a must to factor into my itinerary planning
I went to a NESA show in Vegas years ago, but I've still never been to a letterhead meet... (except a tiny Maui one years ago that I didn't plug into as much as I should have)
What would really be great is if there were a meet that I could catch in the same 2-3 week period. Any meets in the eastern half of the US in early Dec? I know!!... party at Dan Antonelli's place
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i just made my airline and hotel reservations at the sheraton...i'm psyched! it will be nice seeing you again doug! bring some sunshine with ya its gets cold in december!
-------------------- Karyn Bush Simply Not Ordinary, LLC Bartlett, NH 603-383-9955 www.snosigns.com info@snosigns.com Posts: 3516 | From: Bartlett, NH USA | Registered: Jan 2001
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Karen, My wife and I will be there also. She has joined me in the biz since we had our baby and is excited to meet everyone she has called for supplies. We'll spend 3 hours in the exhibit hall and 21 hours in the tropicana. Look for us at the wheel.
Mike
-------------------- Mike Duncan Lettercraft Signs Posts: 1328 | From: Centreville, VA | Registered: Oct 2000
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I'll be there. I live near Philadelphia which is 60 miles from A/C. Last year I brought my finace' and I think he was bored so I left early - this time I'll hang around the bullpen more. Hope to see some of you there.
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I dont know if any of you are planning on attending any of my seminars (one on logo design, the other on web design) but if you do please introduce yourself so we can finally meet in person!
"Some are born to move the world, to live their fantasies. But most of us just dream about the things we'd like to be." - Rush Posts: 1192 | From: Washington, NJ | Registered: Feb 1999
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Our cards came in the mail today so I just want to remind the first timers you can waltz right pass the long registration line if you sign up now. You'll get an info card you swipe to recieve all the free goodies too. I use my pager as my phone number to screen all the call backs for stuff I don't need.
-------------------- Mike Duncan Lettercraft Signs Posts: 1328 | From: Centreville, VA | Registered: Oct 2000
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oh ok I admit it I'll be there too!!! Gonna spend time in the bullpen and sit in on a few seminars maybe.
Well at least thats been the plan for the past three years. I have been there the two years prior but the past two years the weather wasnt my freind.
-------------------- Harris Kohen K-Man Pinstriping and Graphix Trenton, NJ "Showing the world that even I can strategically place the pigment where its got to go." Posts: 1739 | From: Trenton, NJ, USA | Registered: Jun 2001
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I'd be delighted and honored if those letterheads whose faces I've gotten to know so well would stop by the Graphtec booth and say hello. howard
-------------------- Howard Keiper Independent Contractor Benicia, Ca. thekeip@comcast.net
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Doug, snow has been a given a few years running at the Atlantic City show - at least that's my memory. Last year there was a scare, we had a printer overheating and setting off the fire alarm - we had to evacuate into ice and snow.....
I kept reading names of people I would just love to meet in person, and was wondering how to invite them to our EstiMate booth and allow me to do that, and then Howard said it better than I could.
And about the show: I think it's the most wonderful and varied show. Though they do have a life of their own, and sometimes don't hold true to form or their own history. Hope very much to see all of you there. Tell me who you are, don't do the guessing game..OK!
-------------------- Myra A. Grozinger Signs Limited Winston-Salem, NC
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Speaking as a USSC board member - yes! it's a great show to go to. But speaking as an exhibitor that does at least 7 major shows a year, this one absolutely is the best of them all!
I hope all of the Letterville residents will stop by and introduce themselves - and make plans to attend breakfast on Saturday morning where you'll have a chance to learn about the Atlantic City children's charity that benefits from the Bullpen.
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Bob, are you still heading this way this fall?
February I'll be back here surfing, but in December, I will travel wherever I have to go to get some snowboarding in on this trip. Actually I learned to board in New york. Hunter Mountain. Used to get a package bus, rental & lift deal, then skip the bus ride home saturday night to stay at the lodge, ride another day & hitch back into the city for work on Monday.
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Doug, probably not. We are shooting for a trip in the fall of 2005, or the spring of 2006. Any particular time of the year to avoid? Any time better than others?
Bob
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Bob Kaschak Artisan Sign And Design Peru New York Posts: 1873 | From: Upstate NY | Registered: Jul 2002
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I've been to the Atlantic City show, and it is a good one. I'm going this year specifically to meet a few vendors (Roland, SignGold and U.S. Banner)and take in a couple of days of R&R.
I'll be sure to stop by the TransferRite booth and say hello as well.
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