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Why You Should Attend MACNA - by Marc Levenson

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by JB, Jul 25, 2011.

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  1. Jul 25, 2011 #1
    JB Marion

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    I stumbled across this article today while doing some searches.   It's a couple years old, but still vary relevant.   I does a really good job at explaining what MACNA is all about:
    http://www.melevsreef.com/macna.html
    I think we've struggled a bit to get all the GIRS members out there to understand what MACNA is all about.   Hopefully this short read will help some and get a few more of you excited.
     
  2. Jul 25, 2011 #2
    Foo

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    My wallet is excited!!
     
  3. Jul 25, 2011 #3
    xroads La Porte City, IA

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    I cant believe the price is the same now as it was almost 10 years ago
     
  4. Jul 25, 2011 #4
    Guest

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    why does it cost so much to get in ?
     
  5. Jul 25, 2011 #5
    mthomp

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    simply put, because it cost so much to put on. you dont think these speakers are free do you? the venue along with all the odds and ends that are needed to put a show of this magnitude on is costly.
    considering the wealth of information and the chance to see some of the new technology being brought into the hobby is well worth it imo. We spend more on a single frag then what it will cost for everything you will take home from MACNA.
     
  6. Jul 25, 2011 #6
    JB Marion

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    GIRS club members get deeply discounted passes so I'd argue that it doesn't cost much at all for a lot of the people on here.
     
  7. Jul 25, 2011 #7
    Guest

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    cool
     
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    Guest

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    cool
     
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    Guest

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    cool
     
  10. Jul 25, 2011 #10
    Guest

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    why did it post 3 times
     
  11. Jul 25, 2011 #11
    FindnNemo

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    what type of discount does a GIRS member get?
     
  12. Jul 25, 2011 #12
    JB Marion

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    Sorry, but you've gotta be a member to find out... /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/wink.gif
    You'll find all of that information is sticky posted in our club business forum.
     
  13. Jul 25, 2011 #13
    crabbyo

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    Thanks, JB, for posting that link! I was already excited to be going and this raises it another level. Thanks again!
     
  14. Jul 25, 2011 #14
    Guest

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    55.00 will buy me new 2 new metal halide bulbs lol but if its worth the 55.00 to most and it makes u happy then go for it i'm just cheap on some things i'm sure their will be cool corals and other new items going to hit the market
     
  15. Jul 25, 2011 #15
    mthomp

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    we know, you have been very outspoken about how much your against the cost. I for one am tired of hearing it Keith
     
  16. Jul 25, 2011 #16
    Guest

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    i ask why did i say it was to much ?
     
  17. Jul 25, 2011 #17
    JB Marion

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    No need to get nasty. If he doesn't want to come, that's his decision. It's just more great raffle prizes and goodies for the rest of you.
     
  18. Jul 25, 2011 #18
    JB Marion

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    Hey while we are on the topic of MACNA... Keep an eye on the MACNA site and our Facebook page over the next few days... We're just about to announce some really amazing stuff!
     
  19. Jul 26, 2011 #19
    Bud West Des Moines, IA

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    Reasons I can think of to go to MACNA:

    #1 - It will probably not be any closer in the next 10 years. Take advantage.
    #2 - Vendors. As of right now, there are over 130 booths sold. That's 30 more than Orlando last year, and that was a record year. We are blowing that away.
    #3 - Speakers. You could pay $1000 for all the books and DVDs published by these guys, but an all-access pass gets to in to see them all.

    That's just off the top of my head but that should be enough for most!!
     
  20. Jul 26, 2011 #20
    ninjazx777 Des Moines, IA

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    Don't forget about the dinners and party I'm looking forward to these also
     
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