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Renting vs. Buying an Exhibit ... Hidden Benefits

Absolute Exhibits does both - we rent and we sell exhibits. In Europe, South America, and Asia - it seems virtually everyone rents their exhibit. However, it costs far less money in those locales to rent a display. In fact the "turn and burn" system of building on the show floor and throwing away an exhibit is very popular - although not very "green-thinking." It has taken a number of years for Americans to catch-up with the rental philosophy. And in the case of many large companies that attend 15-20 trade shows a year purchasing only makes common sense. However those same companies normally have a working relationship with an exhibit management team that handles all of their exhibit needs.

The rental market directly reflects the economy, after 9/11, when budgets were constricted by economic doubt, the attractiveness of rentals increased. However company executives and accountants might consider it more beneficial to be able to book an exhibit as an asset and keep the operating expenses that a rental would incur lower. Rentals eliminate storage costs and material handling. Rentals can be customized for each show - by size, style, promoted products. Rentals in most cases include installation and dismantle charges. Rentals give a custom look on a lower budget and there are no refurbishment charges. A look or message that's popular and productive at one time may become dated - a new rental every show discounts those issues.

An exhibit rental provides quick, cost-effective solutions for multiple show dates, short budgets, time constraints, international exhibiting, first time exhibitors, or for design flexibility. Without making a capital expenditure or dealing with exhibit property maintenance, storage, taxes or insurance, your company can rent a fresh custom exhibit for use at one or multiple shows. A custom rental affords you marketing flexibility and the ability to test different branding and presentation approaches with great ease.

Common sense is the key here. Purchasing has additional costs but you have complete control over your look - down to the hinges on your display case. If you have a significant number of shows per year, you are normally in the same space size - or you own multiple exhibits, and you have personnel to manage your exhibits, then purchasing is the most likely choice. Otherwise, consider trying the rental path - in the long run you might be very pleased and happy.

Absolute Exhibits offers a wide range of trade show equipment and marketing services. We are a full service exhibit house that primarily rents and sells exhibit and display booths. In addition to design, engineering, graphic, and fabrication departments, we hold a union-affiliated installation and dismantle company with contracts in Las Vegas, southern and northern California, Seattle, Houston, and partners in Chicago, New Orleans, Atlanta, and Orlando.

International – Working in the international environment for our clients either coming from outside the USA or going to international venues is a vast undertaking. Show floor rules and regulations are just a small part of the overall project of moving your exhibition display to a foreign country. International shipping, moving exhibits from customs to show site, and meeting that show’s particular rules and regulations are just a minor element of our international account managers’ responsibility for our clients. We have a full network of international partners that work with us to arrange rental exhibits, installation and dismantle crews, and paperwork issues in most of the world’s largest international venues. Additionally, we offer rental services from small displays to full pavilions, built to client specs in the USA. Please call and speak to any of our International Account Executives. References will be sent upon request.

Sales - We create distinctive marketing atmospheres using advanced materials. From pop-up booths to custom exhibits – exhibit systems that make working on today’s show floor trouble-free. We distribute both Abex Display Systems and Mero TSK exhibit systems of Germany.

Online Store - Using our in-house shopping cart at www.DisplaysandExhibits.com, purchase banner stands, fabric billboards, billboards-in-a-bag, counters, podiums, graphic cases, director chairs, lights, literature holders, pop-up booths, table throws and more – online – shipped to your door. The Internet is the great equalizer. We wheel and deal with national exhibit manufacturers to bring our clients the best pricing on the highest quality displays and accessories. We are in this for the long run and we will make certain that your warranties are met. Shop and compare and know who you are buying from!

Absolute I&D - We recognize that our clients are our most important assets – and have added our own union installation and dismantle company to continue the Absolute Exhibits service our clients expect. Go to www.AbsoluteI&D.com for rates and services.

Used Booths - Visit the Absolute Exhibits Used Booth Classifieds section. This service is provided free to the public. Post and edit your own information – this is a very successful service for exhibitors with used exhibit properties.

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