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Bad Guy Repticon- Friend or Foe to the Reptile Industry?

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Repticon- Friend or Foe to the Reptile Industry? I was a vendor at 13-15 Repticon shows a year. This year I decided to try something different and start my own show. I received an email from Billy of Repticon stating because I am going on with this show, they have banded me from vending at their show and the ONLY reason they are putting on their Charleston show is to be in competition with mine. (I have the email to prove it) I feel the only people they are hurting are vendors. This is a very petty move on Repticon's part I believe. Well they have now become very desperate and threatened by my show, that they are calling all of my vendors on my Vendor List bad mouthing me and now I have heard they are offering my vendors free tables at their show if they cancel mine. Really? Why can't they just go on with their other 60 shows a year and let me do mine? This is getting out of hand and I thought you all should know Repticon's true colors. I am very honored that the vendors on my list are on my list. Maybe if they come to my show, they can see how you should really treat their vendors. www.myrtlebeachreptileexpo.com
 
I mentioned to you in our previous conversation that we would react competitively if you moved forward with your plans, and that I would let you know first when we did.

We just signed a contract for an addtional show this summer, and I just posted some initial information on our website: http://www.repticon.com/charleston.html

I wanted to give you a "heads up" before you hear about this from other sources, and to let you know that after the July shows, you are still welcome to vend with us at any shows you'd like, if you choose to. If you're still interested in vending at the shows prior through July, let me know and we can talk next week.

Thanks,

Billy Healy
www.Repticon.com
(863) 268-4273 (voice)
(863) 268-8191 (fax)
 
Hey Chris, no I didnt. I announced my show in January, and received the email from Billy about not allowing me to vend at their show and announcing their show in February. I wasnt scheduled to do any of their shows til March.
 
That one email doesn't back up all you have claimed. I don't know you nor do I do any of Repticons shows but looking at this as an outsider can you blame them for not wanting you at there shows? Think if the situation was reversed, would you want someone vending at your show that could potentionally take your vendors & cost you money?
 
Myrtle Beach Reptile Expo said:
I mentioned to you in our previous conversation that we would react competitively if you moved forward with your plans, and that I would let you know first when we did.

We just signed a contract for an addtional show this summer, and I just posted some initial information on our website: http://www.repticon.com/charleston.html

I wanted to give you a "heads up" before you hear about this from other sources, and to let you know that after the July shows, you are still welcome to vend with us at any shows you'd like, if you choose to. If you're still interested in vending at the shows prior through July, let me know and we can talk next week.
Thanks,

Billy Healy
www.Repticon.com
(863) 268-4273 (voice)
(863) 268-8191 (fax)
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Maybe I am reading this wrong... But I dont read anything that says you are not allowed to vend at their shows... I am actually reading the opposite...
 
I reallly don't see a reason for this thread. You want to cry because you don't like the way business is done in today's world. If you don't like it, then you need to get out.

If another show promoter allows other show promoters to promote their shows while vending at their shows, then so be it. If another show promoter does not allow another show promoter to promote their shows while vending at their show, then so be it. It's the show promoters right to allow or not allow whatever they want, regardless of what, or who it is.

The way I read your post above, is that they are still willing to let you be a vendor at their shows. I think you are twisting things around here to try and suit your fancy.
 
Honestly Jenn, after looking at your page and seeing who your vendors are, as well as your events list... I dont think you have anything to worry about :) Good Luck, looks like it will be an awesome show
 
Why is anyone surprised when a Show Promoter who has blood, sweat, tears and money invested attempts to protect that investment. Its called business and get this...its the American way! What do you expect them to do, hey man, come in and take all of our vendors and all of our admission money, not a problem. I've wasted 10 minutes of my life I'll never get back giving 101 business advice.....
 
I gotta tell you the recent Repticon shows that I have been to have SUCKED! Hardly any vendors, and The prices are Ridiculous!!! REPTICON Aint got nothing on the Daytona Intl Show!!!!
 
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