Used trade show booths are usually a wise investment, and if this is your first trade show as an exhibitor then it is greatly recommended that you invest in a used trade show booth over a new and far more expensive booth as setting up professionally for a trade show will usually run into the thousands and used trade show booths should cut your costs in half while you learn the ropes of trade show marketing.
Most used trade show displays are well cared for and are in excellent condition, this is because they are very expensive and thus better cared for, and also because they are so rarely actually used that a five year old used trade show booth may have only been setup half a dozen times, the visual differences in quality between a used trade show exhibit and a new trade show exhibit are usually negligible and the saving of perhaps several thousand dollars by buying a used trade show display is a great persuader when small imperfections can be covered over or repaired.
Another important factor that makes used trade show booths more attractive is the fact that the trade show exhibit graphics you have ordered will cover every surface of your used trade show booth and hide any signs of wear and tear.
Used trade show displays usually can be purchased for less than 50% of the cost of a brand new one, remember to negotiate on the price, his asking price as with anything second hand will be at least 20% higher than the offer he will finally accept on his used trade show display.
Initially you will need to make notes on what you specifically need in your used trade show exhibit, list them in rank of importance with the lesser requirements at the bottom of the list, so that if necessary you can trade off some less important factors on saving money at the top end.
To take advantage of the best bargains you'll uncover, it helps to be a little flexible on your list of features your used trade show displays needs, don't be too fixated on a particular style or model of booth display as compromise mixed with sound judgement will save you money, yet still have you portraying a professional image at the trade show.
You can now go online with google and using your 2-3 word key phrase features list find the best websites dealing with used trade show displays, bookmark them and do some extensive cross referencing and cost comparisons.
Used portable trade show displays are often sold for low prices when some parts are missing, this is the best opportunity for buying used as they are much harder to sell and are therefore much more open to negotiation. If you can visualize how you will replace the missing pieces, then you are on the way to creating a visually stunning, professional looking trade show booth for at least half the price of it's brand new counterpart.
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