Yes, we do the Mid Atlantic show every year. I was born and raised in Baltimore, so I get to see a lot of my friends that I only see that one time of year. Plus Tim and Diane Hoen (the promoters of the show) are personal friends of ours and we like to support what they are doing for the rainforests.
I bring a real good selection of animals to the show, but it's not possible to bring the majority of my stock. The van is only SO big, and can only hold so many styros. I usually figure on selling 25 percent of whatever I bring to that show. If I had a crystal ball that would tell me what that 25 percent was going to be, I could make sure I brought more of them and leave the rest at home.
As far as prices are concerned, they are pretty much what you see on my price list. Understand that there is a LOT of overhead associated with doing a show. Tables cost us several hundred dollars, then there is the motel room, traveling expenses, meals, etc. I am doing my taxes for last year (still!) and for the Mid Atlandtic Show alone, our expenses just for doing the show are over $1,000. If I were to also cut prices on the animals, then doing such a show would not be a very smart idea, business wise. I would be better off just staying at home and give away $2,000 worth of animals so as not to have to make that 17 hour drive (one way) and be away from the feeding schedule for 6 to 7 days.
Sigh..... yeah I know, I could probably save a LOT of money at that show if I didn't go out to O'Brycki's for dinners, but heck, that's one of my major reasons for wanting to go back to Maryland that weekend!
