But there's always that moment of wondering whether things would actually sell when so much would be offered that week. Buyers at these shows, according to one exhibitor, know exactly what they want and how they want it, more so than at other shows. And at this show, she continued, although no one was at fault, and the promoters did their job well, etc., the crowd was not what she had expected, and most buyers were the trade, not retail. The second day, when all these dealers were at other shows, saw hardly any traffic. It remains a challenge for this show to stay competitive, given the activity during the week.
Standards are very high, and the quality and quantity in other shows is a big factor to consider.
If an item is priced right and fills a need, though, the sale may be right in the next aisle. She will incorporate the 1840's cabinets, grain bin, and more, all 16 feet, in a New England saltbox home in Atlanta. One downside, very visible this year at many shows, is that with all this competition, both in buying and selling, sometimes folks lose their tempers or forget their manners. After we purchased something with a minor repair, they wrapped it and, in doing so, accidentally caused the repair to come off the piece. Puchstein says same time, same place next year, although Deerfield show dealers and supporters wish she'd open later on Tuesday or go back to Mondays.