Parker Trade Show

I like the new location quite a lot! It was a bit tight inside. I would like to see some home decor and more tunics and scarfs in the apparel at truly wholesale prices. The pricing seemed about 20% high for the offerings at this show. I enjoy the shows, but hopefully better pricing on apparel on fewer items might work better to have higher volume to offset pricing. Allowing people not actually retailers just lowers the credibility. If the buyer is making a minimum then more discounts need to be offered. Most buyers around me were buying for themself or friends.

This show there were far to many gen & loose stone vendors. Try to get more fashion, clothing and gift item vendors if possible. People can attend the Big Gem show in San Antonio if they are looking for loose gems and stones.

The main company i went for did not find. Forgot company name but he sells silver filled findings. Usually at the back. I did buy from a vendor of bagsNicole lee great product and friendly service.

The show has gone from having many beads (geared to jewelry design) to mostly manufactured goods and now some more beads. A problem is knowing what vendors are there & where they are. I will keep coming, but hope number & quality of vendors improves.