Anyone going to Shopperfest 2018 ?

If that 100 was all shoppers, that would be almost what IMSC has had at their recent spring conferences. The November ones run closer to 200 (and up) shoppers. Thanks for the update.

Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel

Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.

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That is 100 shoppers, a plethora of MSC owners, and a cadre of snootie MSPA officials. The MSPA can't answer email to their North America office, much less answer simple questions at the conference door. They do know how to accept money though.
Not quite the same as having the personal cell number of the president of the organization, who DOES return phone calls and texts, is it ?

Based in MD, near DC
Shopping from the Carolinas to New York
Have video cam; will travel

Poor customer service? Don't get mad; get video.
OMG, you are so reading my mind! Not wanting to start any mess, yet there is a certainly a stark difference between organizations. Its hard to be really supportive of an organization when they aren't supportive of me, even in small courtesies.
Not only has she been incredibly helpful, she is quite forgiving. In general when shoppers include a scheduler on their short list of favorites, the relationship has worked both ways. After ten years, for me Nikki is in the company of about five other schedulers including Kathy from Clear Evaluations. Considering how many shoppers would walk across hot coals for Kathy, it should give you an idea what high regard we have for Nikki too.

@Msaddict wrote:

That scheduler Nikki is on a lot of peoples short list. She can be really crappy towards shoppers and I have seen it myself. She seems to be vindictive and likes drama too. You two must be great shoppers, be sure to stay on her good side

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@spicy1 wrote:

They reponded NO REFUNDS!!

If you paid with a credit card you probably have guaranteed refund for not using something. Credit cards get extra protections.

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There is also the online video shop training done by kathy hart available on the imsc website for only 75 bucks. If youre new and unable to travel thats an option too. You can even get that training for free from at least one vendor if you buy a kit from them.
It's not as good as going to a con but its a heck of a lot cheaper :p

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