What should I bring to Kalamazoo?

[Archie]

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...

[Blackstick]

I always take a glove or tab so I can try out different bows.

[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.

[Zradix]

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.

[Tree Rat]

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.  

[Junglecat]

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.

[Lechwe]

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.

[oldskool]

Oh about 5 grand would be a good start.

[kibok&ko]

meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !  

[Whip]

Originally posted by Junglecat:
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.

[Tree Rat]

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.

[Burnsie]

Lots of $$$$$$.
Leave your coat in the car,  it can get warm in there when the aisles get shoulder to shoulder.

[Canadian Idle]

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
CREDIT CARD
Small towel to wipe the DROOL from your mouth

See ya there,....Lloyd  

[Duker]

some great info  

[Bow man]

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

[Swiftspeed10]

Where is Kalamazoo I hear about it everywhere?

[Tim Fishell]

Kalamazoo, Michigan.  It is towards the south west corner of the state.

[stickytoes]

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!

[Warchild]

"Where is Kalamazo?"  20 Minutes from my house in Battle Creek!!   WHEW HEEEWWW!

[lbows]

Take along alot of self control.