Has Anyone Noticed How Expensive Quilt Show Admissions Have Gotten?
Can't believe how expensive some of the larger shows have gotten! $12-$15 admission for either one day or multiple days (no discount for one day admissions)! It's getting almost too expensive to go to some of these shows what with parking (usually $5-$10), meals (I bring my own though), and of course $$$ to shop! What I am figuring now, the prices of fabric/books/patterns/etc., which are usually quite good at the shows, become "much more expensive than either LQS prices or online prices" when you factor in admission, parking, etc.
Yes, I love to look at the wonderful quilts at these shows, but I am realizing that I can go to the Pictures Board here and see some gorgeous quilts, too...and I don't have to pay admission! Granted, I can't get up close and personal with them, but I love looking at them just the same. (Keep posting those pictures! LOL)
So, what's your opinion? Am I the only one who been bitten by the "cheapo bug"? Just thought I'd ask....