Responce to Sema

[XLexusTech]

Originally Posted by slownova

then your cutting the retail shop that is selling the parts they went to the show to become a dealer or sell the product the person wants. whole point of sema/pri is to keep the public out and deal with the people selling the products and show them whats comming up, answer questions, build relationships, and make money togther, or so i thought.

My thought was it would be good for PR and the customer. Perhaps retail sales would be off limits all together. It would seem to me it would be a good way for dealers who sign on and to line up potential customers as well.

For me its really a good discussion. If you want SEMA to be exclusive its not hard. Just send out invites and stop there. It is hard however to create a Buzz and
then ONLY expect dealers. It just seems counter intuatitve

[slownova]

Originally Posted by XLexusTech

My thought was it would be good for PR and the customer. Perhaps retail sales would be off limits all together. It would seem to me it would be a good way for dealers who sign on and to line up potential customers as well.

For me its really a good discussion. If you want SEMA to be exclusive its not hard. Just send out invites and stop there. It is hard however to create a Buzz and
then ONLY expect dealers. It just seems counter intuatitve

you do know how big sema is and how long its been around right? before this goes much farther...

[XLexusTech]

Originally Posted by slownova

you do know how big sema is and how long its been around right? before this goes much farther...

I do know what it is I didn't know how long it was around so I googled it.

I found this (below) which basically answers my questions. It is not an event for me the retail consumer / tire kicker It is just for industry insiders. Cool I get it. I will stick to the goodguys shows, Super Chevy shows and Ignore anything with the word SEMA in it including "SEMA build threads" I hope others do the same.


SEMA eNews, Vol. 11, No. 45 - Nov 13, 2008
ABSENCE OF "TIRE KICKERS" ENHANCES ALREADY GREAT SEMA SHOW
2008 SEMA Show Attracts More Qualified Attendees Than Ever

[fesler]

Originally Posted by XLexusTech

I do know what it is I didn't know how long it was around so I googled it.

I found this (below) which basically answers my questions. It is not an event for me the retail consumer / tire kicker It is just for industry insiders. Cool I get it. I will stick to the goodguys shows, Super Chevy shows and Ignore anything with the word SEMA in it including "SEMA build threads" I hope others do the same.


SEMA eNews, Vol. 11, No. 45 - Nov 13, 2008
ABSENCE OF "TIRE KICKERS" ENHANCES ALREADY GREAT SEMA SHOW
2008 SEMA Show Attracts More Qualified Attendees Than Ever

That wont help anyone out, no one said you cant go they are just stating people dont waist time with manufactures when they have work to do. SEMA is important to all of us as that is where we show of the new parts to dealers to pass on to you the consumer. Or maybe you see something there you like so you find the dealer to get it for you or help a dealer locate something you think would be cool for them to sell.

[lhkustoms]

Originally Posted by XLexusTech

I do know what it is I didn't know how long it was around so I googled it.

I found this (below) which basically answers my questions. It is not an event for me the retail consumer / tire kicker It is just for industry insiders. Cool I get it. I will stick to the goodguys shows, Super Chevy shows and Ignore anything with the word SEMA in it including "SEMA build threads" I hope others do the same.


SEMA eNews, Vol. 11, No. 45 - Nov 13, 2008
ABSENCE OF "TIRE KICKERS" ENHANCES ALREADY GREAT SEMA SHOW
2008 SEMA Show Attracts More Qualified Attendees Than Ever

so do you ever by speed parts from your local speed shop? this is where YOUR local speed shop goes to build a relationship with manufacturer so they can sell you those speed parts. it's a shame you have the attitude you do
if you have an affilitation in this industry you should attend SEMA

[XLexusTech]

Originally Posted by lhkustoms

so do you ever by speed parts from your local speed shop? this is where YOUR local speed shop goes to build a relationship with manufacturer so they can sell you those speed parts. it's a shame you have the attitude you do
if you have an affilitation in this industry you should attend SEMA

Let me be clear. My thought is simply I don't want to be somewhere I am not wanted. I also question the mixed message that i believe their to be. Its Kinda like come and fill the room but don't ask any questions. Dont bother me kid... I dont agree with that..
Its just me I can be a baby that way

[sniper]

Originally Posted by XLexusTech

Let me be clear. My thought is simply I don't want to be somewhere I am not wanted. I also question the mixed message that i believe their to be. Its Kinda like come and fill the room but don't ask any questions. Dont bother me kid... I dont agree with that..
Its just me I can be a baby that way

Stop whining already. Jeez, there are thousands of venues that you can goto. It looks like you cannot understand or grasp the concept of an "INDUSTRY trade show". If you cannot get past that idea, then there is no amount of explaining anyone can do, to satisfy your ignorance.

BTW: Last year Hulk Hogan was escorted out because he was not supposed to be there. And the retard showed up again this year.

[DOOM]

Oh man !!! Why was the Hulkster escorted out

[ProdigyCustoms]

Originally Posted by sniper

BTW: Last year Hulk Hogan was escorted out because he was not supposed to be there. And the retard showed up again this year.

Oh please don't tell me you believe this? He is sponsored by Mopar. His kid WAS sponsored by Mopar. Ever see the red and yellow Vipers? Believe me, He is welcome in there, as well as every other rock star, actor, sports star, rapper.

[fesler]

SEMA is for getting dealers you cant sell products there even though people do. If you get caught selling you are not welcome back next year. Problem with SEMA is all you have to do to get a pass is have some kind of a company involved with the industry and you can come.

They dont need to lock everyone out just the guys that have no buisness at all being there. If they want to let people in for show maybe they can charge them do it on one day and split it with everyone with discounts on the booth.