Most show managers/committees do try to keep costs down as they are aware I think, particularly in the north the number of exhibitors showing seems to be decreasing. Other things you have to bear in mind is that if you are holding a GCCF championship show the venue needs to be large enough to take 300+ cats (think it is actually 350) - even though you may not get that number!
As Jo and Selk67U2 have said - there is so much work involved that most exhibitors don't even realise and the organisation of the following year's show begins the day after the current's year (sometimes even before!). Jo, your last paragraph summed it all up - you are so right!
It is nice that just occasionally you get e-mails or letters after the show from exhibitors who really enjoyed it!
By the way if anyone is thinking of entering the Lakeland & District Cat Club Show in June - we would appreciate some volunteers on the day!
