Re: LONDON FRAG FEST 2013 - OFFICIAL THREAD
Tables:
Tables are standard fold out 4x8 (I will doublecheck this before we get closer, along with exact measurements of the hall). There are no covers for them so I highly suggest the following:
Bring a cover of some kind to cover the table, I plan to just get a big whack of cheap cloth at a sewing stores. If someone has a good idea of what works chime in).
Extention cords and power bar. I -think- there is 6 outlets for the whole place, so we'll be plugging in all over the place. Good idea to tape your cord down or someone's tank will go sailing.
Duct tape: to tape your cords down. Try not to use too much, as we have to get it all up when we're done.
Signage. Doing up a banner or logo for either the front of the table or the wall behind you will go a long way to a professional appearance (and higher prices)
Lighting. We'll likely have the main lights off to better showcase the corals, so if your display is mainly dry goods, etc, a light source might be a good idea even without corals!
Cash box and change: A cash box keeps the bills tidy, makes it easier to make change and is easy to keep an eye on. Do keep an eye on your stuff as I'm not responsible for losses. Take your box with you if you go for a break!!
Don't be a problem. Remember I'm doing this for charity, I'll likely be fairly frazzled the day of, and I have about a 0% tolerance level for stupidity on a good day. I really don't anticipate problems, but when you get people, cash, egos and yes, beer together in a relatively small room, things can go sideways pretty easy. Let's all try to get along, especially you guys that are bigger than I am, as it will be hard trying to evict you
Show up early if you have a booth. We can be in by 10am, if you have a lot of setup then be there. Public will not be let in until 12 sharp, and no, there won't be any 'let me in 10 minutes early' bribes taken
that I will admit to.
I'm not a DJ. I plan to have some tunes going to keep the hall from being silent and creepy, but please don't ask me to find a certain lady gaga tune for you.
Bags. Only you know what you're selling, and what size and type bag you need, however time and time again zip lock bags have been known to leak, split, shred and perforate. I think we had a thread about bags before the last swap. Anyway, get some good bags for your stock. Have some bigger bags, because people can only buy as much as they can carry.
Cooler. If you plan to sell frags outside of a tank (ie in bag form) be sure to bring them in an insulated bag or box to keep the temps as regulated as possible. June 1st should be a good temp for coral, but you never know with our kooky weather.
That's all I can think of for now, I will update this if i think of anything else, and please feel free to chime in.
