Midwest Bird Symposium (1 Viewer)

Does anyone know if one can enter the "vendor" area without being registered for the Symposium? I would love to look around, but I'm not interested in any tours or such and $75 seems a bit steep for a single day, JUST to look at some stuff I likely can't afford... :-C I would gladly donate $15 or something, bt not $75.

I just realllly wanted to check out some gear we never get a chance to touch around here, like Opticron's scopes -- in the market for a 50mm.

Any advie welcomed.

Scott

Scott,

I don't have a solid answer for you but I can offer some experience. In past years, when the Symposium was held in Ohio, you could very easily visit all of the vendor areas without paying for the event itself. Back then the event was set in the middle of a quaint little town and the vendor section was in a small pavilion type area in the middle. Peoples' houses were right across the street from the event and there weren't any fences, etc... that I can remember.

Not sure how they are going to do it in Michigan.

But I do like the fact that you are interested in the Opticron 50 mm. I use mine much more often than my larger 82 mm scope and am absolutely thrilled with the phonescoped images I often get out of it.

Wish you luck at the event. Please do post some comments/experiences if you get the chance to attend.

Hey Scott - I've sent a message to the event organisers asking about this but not heard back yet - I guess they are busy with the prep for the show.

Worse case we can probably hook you up with our local area rep Paul Kardos - he's out of Grosse Point so even if you can't see the MM3 at the event, I'm sure he could arrange to meet up.

HTH

Pete

I just heard back from the organisers that the vendor exhibition area is open:

"Just send them to the Doubletree lobby during the hours of 10-5 on Friday or Saturday"

http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/ho...riverfront-MBSBCDT/maps-directions/index.html

HTH

Pete

Thanks, Pete. I'll try to get up there! Would love to try your scopes out. Any discounts right now?

I'm sure Paul can do you a deal

Hope you do get a chance to go there - all the major optics guys will be showing their wares.

Cheers, Pete