Question gentlemen; which of these "shows" do you prefer and why? I've been to the SCI twice, think I may need to go one more time to a national show and was wondering about DSC.
Thanks in advance for your responses.
GRF
DSC and, in my mind, it's not even close. I am speaking as someone who has attended both shows (and many others) as a customer and a vendor. In every way, DSC is a better organization and it shows in the way they go about their business of running a safari show. They treat everybody--customers and vendors--far more cordially and respectfully than any other show organizers. Now that I have retired from the safari business, it's the only show that I'll be attending in the future.
RS
I agree with RipSnort. DSC is a better show and its not even close. I have worked both shows for Blaser for the past 5 years or so and there is no doubt the best show in all respects is DSC.
Never been to SCI. Had the DSC flu TWICE. (Since I've already been sick, maybe Dallas will be the place to be in 2019.)
Although not a huge reason, DSC in Dallas is much easier to fly to than SCI in Reno.
DSC for sure in my opinion.
Been to both several times and greatly prefer DSC.
DSC and, in my mind, it's not even close. I am speaking as someone who has attended both shows (and many others) as a customer and a vendor. In every way, DSC is a better organization and it shows in the way they go about their business of running a safari show. They treat everybody--customers and vendors--far more cordially and respectfully than any other show organizers. Now that I have retired from the safari business, it's the only show that I'll be attending in the future.
RS
THIS and without a doubt.
I spoke with a number of outfits at DSC last year who had made a habit of exhibiting at both SCI and DSC for years.
They do not plan to attend SCI any longer...only DSC. Reasons given were volume of traffic/sales, and treatment from the organizers.
Specifically, I heard that the exhibitors at SCI were being bled like a cash cow, whereas at DSC they are made to feel like a valued partner.
It appears to me that without some major turnaround, the SCI conference is going to die.
Unless the timing or travel prohibits, DSC all the way.
I spoke with a number of outfits at DSC last year who had made a habit of exhibiting at both SCI and DSC for years.
They do not plan to attend SCI any longer...only DSC. Reasons given were volume of traffic/sales, and treatment from the organizers.
Specifically, I heard that the exhibitors at SCI were being bled like a cash cow, whereas at DSC they are made to feel like a valued partner.
It appears to me that without some major turnaround, the SCI conference is going to die.
Unless the timing or travel prohibits, DSC all the way.
Spot on and 100% accurate.
Have only been to DSC, three times. It was outstanding. Went with a friend. He then went to SCI. He said never again on SCI.
Thanks guys, makes the choice pretty clear, now I need to see how it fits in the calendar.
My youngest son (21 now) and I have attended the DSC show for the past four years. Excellent in all regards and a trip that we see continuing when he graduates from TAMU as an ME this year. A taste of a good life inspired him without question and the show did this...
DSC is a hunting show. SCI is "Hollywood goes Hunting".
This is the last year in Reno. Back to Vegas for SCI.
DSC is a hunting show. SCI is "Hollywood goes Hunting".
well said.
This is the last year in Reno. Back to Vegas for SCI.
That is true.
Quit screwing with SCI years ago. DSC only
SCI is for Hollywood hunters and egomaniacs. DSC by a landslide.
I've signed up for DSC, booked flights and hotel.
Thanks for all the input guys.
GRF
We should have a campfire get together during DSC....
We should have a campfire get together during DSC....
Me too.
I think it is a grand idea, as I know absolutely nothing about Dallas or the DSC I will let one of you fine folks make sugestions as to where and when.
thanks GRF
I'll start a thread on the Hunter's Campfire in December to see who all will be attending DSC and will help organize a get together, unless someone else wants to do it.
OSU; I'll keep an eye out for it. Thanks for taking the bull by the horns.
GRF
SCI show made a horrible move in moving to Reno last year. Killed attendance, long term exhibitors said they were never going again, and no one was excited to attend in Reno over Vegas. They are trying to fix it and are terminating their Reno contract a year early to go back to Vegas.
DSC had a great show last year, exhibitors were very happy, cost is much less to attend vs SCI, and while Dallas does not offer the entertainment of Vegas, most would prefer it over Reno.
Net - the momentum swung to DSC in 2019 with good reason. I've done both multiple times and will be returning to Dallas this year.
We will try to get all the campfire guys together at DSC. I've started a thread in the campfire forum.
We will try to get all the campfire guys together at DSC. I've started a thread in the campfire forum.
Link:
https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/14430468/re-dsc-2020#Post14430468
I'm driving up from Houston early on Saturday, planning to be there when they open the doors. Looking forward to seeing folks again!
Great show and best of all, no road ice at DSC this year!