SEMA 2012 - who's going?

[Perfections]

let's meet up too!

For sure, just look for the guy with the big smile on his face, that'll be me

 

[forrest@mothers]

I just booked the flight and hotel this morning. Halloween on Fremont Street should be 'interesting'.

Randy

Forget Fremont. The MGM Grand is THE place to be.

The "Pimp & Ho" party is not be be missed.

.....so I'm told.

 

[cleanmycorolla]

So as a lucky first timer this year, what should I expect? Anyone have any must see booths beside AG to go to? Can you purchase things? (i'm a big car audio fan, i'd love to get the latest tech)Or is just demos? Feed back please

 

[DaveT435]

So as a lucky first timer this year, what should I expect? Anyone have any must see booths beside AG to go to? Can you purchase things? (i'm a big car audio fan, i'd love to get the latest tech)Or is just demos? Feed back please

A lot of HOT models. Yokohama and Pirelli usually have the hottest chicks. If you get a chance hit The Cheatah Club. Place is wild!!! lol I love Vegas.

 

[ZimRandy]

Forget Fremont. The MGM Grand is THE place to be.

The "Pimp & Ho" party is not be be missed.

.....so I'm told.

Duly noted.:dblthumb2: We will have that on our list of places to visit, too. Im the MAN

So as a lucky first timer this year, what should I expect? Anyone have any must see booths beside AG to go to? Can you purchase things? (i'm a big car audio fan, i'd love to get the latest tech)Or is just demos? Feed back please

SEMA for a first timer will be sensory overload. The sights, sounds, and even smells will be overwhelming. Just take it all in, take your time and have some good shoes as you will be on your feet all day.

You normally can't purchase things, but some places will sell items after 3pm on Friday.

Randy

 

[pixelmonkey]

So as a lucky first timer this year, what should I expect? Anyone have any must see booths beside AG to go to? Can you purchase things? (i'm a big car audio fan, i'd love to get the latest tech)Or is just demos? Feed back please

Without a doubt, if you're doing any type of business, attend one of the FREE sessions! Get there early to be sure you have a seat! North hall upper level.

SEMA Show Education Days | SEMA Show


GET A MAP!
They will usually have an interactive version finalized on the sema site a few days before the show. If you find a stand at one of the main entrances with maps, grab one!

New Product Showcase will be packed on day 1
This is a great place to view after day 2 or 3 in the morning.

You'll see a flock of followers that go to each celebrity appearance booth. I've never been a fan of standing in line just to get a poster, but thats just me. Was actually nicer to see a celeb just wondering around the show and viewing the booths.

you'll see a a few vendors that autogeek carries, but they will be displaying products autogeek doesnt carry.

SEMA is a promotion event, so three different vendors will have a similar product and all claim theirs is the best. Last year I found 3 different variates of leather conditioning products I've never seen before... tired them... and still prefer to reach for the Pinnacle or Leatherique.

BAG IT!
A backpack is excellent to have with you! Split things up into what you're interested in, vs. freebie toss-out. Many booths will be giving out plastic bags with goodies, large enough to fill and make your arm hurt at the end of the day.
Keep the business cards, sample products and catalogs you know you want to use in the backpack. The rest can go into the plastic bag.

SNAP SNAP SNAP
Photos are a HUGE help! If anything, photo the product, the business card and the display booth for ones that you're interested in! Even if you loose the card, you will have a photo to fall back on! Camera storage in the backpack helps too!

and HAVE FUN!!!
chris<pixelmonkey>

 

[DaveT435]

Duly noted.:dblthumb2: We will have that on our list of places to visit, too. Im the MAN



SEMA for a first timer will be sensory overload. The sights, sounds, and even smells will be overwhelming. Just take it all in, take your time and have some good shoes as you will be on your feet all day.

You normally can't purchase things, but some places will sell items after 3pm on Friday.

Randy

I've never been there on Friday afternoon...but I have heard you can buy a lot of stuff cheap. They would rather sell it cheap than pack it all up.

 

[ZimRandy]

I've never been there on Friday afternoon...but I have heard you can buy a lot of stuff cheap. They would rather sell it cheap than pack it all up.

We picked up a few things, but they weren't smoking deals by any means. There are too many people looking for 'freebies' or crazy lowball offers that some vendors were just getting upset and packing it up. Technically, there is to be no selling at all.

It is understood and agreed that Exhibitors are not permitted to
sell products for delivery at the Show, except as provided
specifically by Show Management. Orders may be taken for
future delivery only. Product inventory in booths must be of an
amount utilized for display only and may not be for delivery or
resale at the Show. Any extra inventory deemed by Show
Management to be more than necessary or reasonable for
display purposes only will be removed by Exhibitor or
confiscated by Show Management, at Exhibitor’s expense.

Retail Sales. Exhibitors are not permitted to sell products for
delivery at the Show without Show Management’s prior written
approval. Orders may be taken for future delivery only.