Detail Fest 2013 - Anyone in New England going?

[ProDetail]

So your definitely going Bobby?

[jims_auto]

I'll be going again next year for sure, SeaJay is going he just doesn't know it yet

[SeaJay's]

I will tell you what my friend, if you can get down here, fly or drive, I will pick up the hotel. I am not asking I am doing it. Done.


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Wow that's a very generous offer Ed! I certainly couldn't turn it down!

I'll be going again next year for sure, SeaJay is going he just doesn't know it yet

LOL - I'm a little scared...Jim your not planning on stuffing me in your suitcase or something right?!

I will do everything in my power to get there next year.

[BobbyG]

So your definitely going Bobby?

As of today I'll say yes.

I was planning on being there for the 2012 Fest and work had me traveling...

[ProDetail]

Maybe. I asked my accountant about attending trade shows and he said be careful with that as a business deduction.

Just got the reply from my accountant:
"Since this is business related, then you can deduct the following;
1 Transportation. airline tickets
2. Rental cars
3. Meals and overnight lodging. You may deduct only 50% of the cost of business meals.
4. costs for dry cleaning and laundry care, telephone calls, use of fax machines and tips.
5. entrance fee.
6. hotel exp."

So most expenses from traveling for business related events which those of us who own detailing businesses can do. As much as this is a get together it is still a trade show were we can talk to suppliers, look for new products, and view demonstrations, etc... I'm 95% sure I'm going, but I'll most likely fly there. Maybe those of us in New England who are going can either meet up there or here and get to know each other and our individual businesses.

[rustytruck]

I may go. Talk to me when it gets closer. I'm going to the camping show down in Hershey PA in a few weeks. I like doing RVs and want to see the latest and greatest in the RV industry. I'm also a big camper and can't pass up a chance to attend industry days down there.

[ProDetail]

I've been interested in offering detailing to RV's but I don't know the first thing or were to start. Hell what do you price something like that, they're huge lol

[SeaJay's]

I've been interested in offering detailing to RV's but I don't know the first thing or were to start. Hell what do you price something like that, they're huge lol

I only do maybe 1 or 2 RV's a year. They definitely pay well. I charge by the foot. I do the same with boats. Both boats and RV's are not exactly my favorite thing to detail, but the money that they offer is great.

[ProDetail]

Well, we're almost 3 months away. Anyone from the area committing? I don't know whether I'm driving or flying but my hotel is booked.

[jims_auto]

Not sure if I'm going to make it this year after all heading to Mobile Tech next week. I will have to see how the rest of the winter goes