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As JR notes, having all the vendors makes show finance work. In the best of all worlds, I'd limit the number of vendors to what is required to finance the show. However, it is an imperfect world. So, I favor allowing all the vendors that can be fit in ... especially koi dealers. JR's proximity to koi dealers may cause him not to list a factor that is very material in other areas of the country, like Florida. There are no high end dealers within a day's drive. If they did not come to shows, there would be no opportunity to see decent koi in person w/o incurring substantial travel expense. The Silicon Valley and PA/NJ have offerings no other areas of the U.S. do. The koi show not only does all JR mentions, but in many areas it brings together enough of the kichi to make the economics work for all who are involved in the hobby.
When people go to a show to visit vendors, it tells you that the critical mass needed for self-sustaining economic activity is lacking. ... kinda like the medieval trade fairs that became the base for modern urban life.
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