My first (and last) WCAF show was also 2009, where I bumped in to you, Keith! I had been to the USA once previously for training too though, 3 years previous.
I think I was the first UK framer to do the show independently- I’m a pioneer!
To cover the cost, (pre pricing software) I divided it in to my average amount of frames per year and added that to each frame for a year previous - 30p I think. I called it VAT - Vegas Added Tax.
It’s more than worth any expense, plus you could do the same as I did, make a week of it and see the canyon/etc.
I think there were 62 moulding/ frame suppliers alone that year!
The seminars are great, I only did two but wish I’d done more and just engaging with so many framers who may do things a bit different is also an experience. And this is all in an Hotel (about the same size as my village!)
If you’re not a grumbler, become one (do it anyway) - there are more updates and tips there plus they usually have a Grumbler dinner and/or breakfast.
https://www.thegrumble.com/
The seminar thing was attempted over here at the spring fair; it was too little too late, but the very first trade show with workshops/seminars in uk was born right here on this forum!
I simply would not have been the framer I was were it not for the opportunity to tap in to fhe gregarious US framing market.
Do it!
The first P.F.G. (and still one of only two)
outside of North America.
