Tuesday, March 29, 2011

CK Portland Scrapbook Convention 2011

I got to go this year, and you know, I wasnt as impressed as I have been in years past... More kits than paper, more "stores" than actually companies. I was hoping to see more companies, and I didn't, it was vendors selling stuff that they bought at foreclosured scrapbook stores, or a giant swap meet. And some of the vendors were so rude. One stand, the cashier was also the pitch man for a "new" product. She had 20 people in line that wanted to pay, but she was pitching to one lady. I also said to the vendor... " if you ring all of us up, you will make the sale for one item you are trying to push"... but I didn't, I was just grateful to get the time alone to play at the show. There were a few companies there, SEI, Technique Tuesday, two of whom I love dearly and was glad to purchase from, but the wholesale people, if they arent crafty, how can they sell this stuff.. just because you read the directions and know how to use the product, doesn't really mean you KNOW how to use it to the fullest...

I get the whole, gotta make a living, but really people, you should be or try to scrapbook, before trying to sell me a product that I have no desire to buy.

Better luck next time CK...