I then sent him to the office and the two of them worked out the problem. As for early packing - there is a definite reason for not allowing it, beyond the fact that it is not fair to the shoppers. If a customer tripped on a box or packing material, there could be a lawsuit. What most dealers don't understand is they are liable for anyone who gets hurt in their booth. There have been lawsuits and even if it isn't a legitimate one, it can cost a dealer a lot of money for lawyers.
Dealers can get individual liability for about one hundred dollars a year.
I just don't let them do my show again. I'll tell you a story about a woman and her son. I had known her since I was a boy. She was a friend of my mother's, and I loved her dearly. One day I went by her booth and they were busily packing.