HomeShow Daily Display

Very nice—I want one of those, and one of those, and one of those! :)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Kinda like an antique mall concept…

How long have you been displaying there? Any customers directly from viewing your display at the show?

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

Dorje, we set up our display on the first of June. We have gotten some leads from it. It really hasn’t done much because all the other exhibitors in phase three have messed around and not gotten there displays done. The company gave us a free month because of it. Most of the other displays are contractors etc. from the building trades. They only allow three from each catagory in to the show. I’m one of three with furniture. The others are log and Juniper type stuff.

-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon

Sounds like it should be a good thing given time…great pieces you have displayed there!

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

Thanks, Dorje

-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon

Great display and beautiful furniture. I think this must be a real eye cather for people who see it. We have some unmanned displays like this in this part of the world, and they are popular. I like this from a customer point of view, no pressure just enjoy.

-- James - Geneva, Switzerland

Nice looking display. I hope it catches on.

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

Hi Tom;

Very nice display. You mentioned it is expensive, and I’m wondering how expensive it is, if you don’t mind saying.

Best wishes with this.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

Here’s hoping it pays off for you.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

Lee, It’s $500 per month on a one year contract. Also had to pay about $1200 walls and then decorate and flooring. we’ve got about $3000 in the first 3 months. I’m with you, Dennis, I sure hope it pays off.

-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon

Sorry to post a downer.
There have been at least five versions of this concept in the Atlanta area.
None of them lasted a year.
The “store” was manned during normal business hours, say 10AM to 7-9 PM depending on the day of the week.
Product that was there could actually be sold as well as orders taken.

I know that these work as artist cooperatives in tourist areas but, at least around here, it didn’t last.

-- No piece is cut too short. It was meant for a smaller project.

X. you might be right but I think there is one difference here; this is not an artist’s show. There are only three of us with furniture and three with cabinets. The rest are contractors, flooring, counter tops, architects, remodlelers, mortage people, even Gutter Helmet is there. I think that might be a different concept. However we are aware that it might be the wrong crowd for high end studio furniture. I met with the managment people on Wed. and I think they are going to plan a special show just for interior design people. Then maybe one just for realtors. We remain cautiously optimistic.

-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon

Like you said, different area and different people.
I wish you only the best of luck.
I know nothing about marketing because all of my advertising is word of mouth.

-- No piece is cut too short. It was meant for a smaller project.

On 31 Dec. 2007, we ended our association with HomeShow Daily. We had spent over $7,000 on the display and to date we have received zero return. I still have some active leads so maybe down the road we will recoup some of the loss. Some things just don’t work.

-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon

Finding the right audience is probably the hardest part of any business, particularly those where personal tastes dominate. Sorry to hear that it didn’t work out so good.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

www.guild.com might be a good lead for you TOM

-- ..... art for lifes sake

Too bad it didn’t work out better. Seemed like a good concept.

-- Maplewood, MN