Exhibitor Information

• Set daily leads and goals
• Do not lose your leads!– Keep track of your leads throughout the day
• Increase focus on pre-show and show events/promotions – special gifts for special customers only
• Stand out – make your booth attractive
• Interact with customers – be personal, energized, engaged and welcoming
• Make sure your sales people know all product details
• Make your merchandise easily seen and approachable for customers
• Lighting can enhance your products luster and sparkle. Bring additional lighting or rent extras from JOGS International Exhibits
• Price your items. A buyer is more likely to consider a wholesale item if it has a price attached to it
• Give yourself enough time to set up/disassemble the booth
• Make sure your debit/credit card machines work properly before the show
• Wear comfortable shoes
• Wear layers, weather changes rapidly
• Rent your car and hotel prior arriving to the JOGS Gem and Jewelry Show
• Ship your merchandise upfront, if you are not bringing it with you
• Keep your booth clean and organized
• Have “show specials”. Highlight special offers that guests can get at the Show only
• Learn how to keep your merchandise safe on our Exhibitor Security Tips

All JOGS Shows feature heavy security for our exhibitors, but with over 40,000 buyers at the Show it’s in your best interests to keep your booth and merchandise safe. The Tucson Gem Show is a place that thieves know is an “easy target” due to the thousands of exhibitors coming during a short period of time, so keep yourself and your merchandise safe while traveling to and from the Show with these tips.

• Armored Car Service, Shipping, Receiving, and Customs Brokers Information
• Tips for Exhibitors
• Exhibitor Manual

Safety Tips

1. Collaborate with other dealers to travel together in a group.
2. Never be alone.
3. Get insurance for your merchandise and for your travel plans.
4. Do not put all your valuable merchandise in one bag.

Driving to the Show

1. Do not stop for gas. Fill your tank fully before you leave.
2. Do not stop for food. Pack food for the journey, avoid restaurants and drive-ins – anywhere your car will be stopped for more than a few seconds.
3. Do not stop to fix a flat tire.
4. Do not stop if your car is hit.
5. Do not park in parking garages. Use valet service to park your car in hotels. Do not leave merchandise in your car.

Flying to the Show

1. Do not go through security alone. Hire security to escort you if possible.
2. Do not lose sight of your bag going through security, especially the X-ray machine.
3. Do not put your bag down. Hold on to it at all times. Do not walk away from it.

Hotel Safety

1. Do not leave merchandise alone in your hotel room, not even in the safe.
2. Do not trust your valuables with the hotel lobby front desk.
3. When you are in the hotel room, store your valuables in the room safe, and use the door bolt or chain to lock the door. Valuables that do not fit in the safe should be kept in zipped cases with the zippers locked closed, and kept near your bed rather than open on the floor.

Other Travel Tips

1. Do not put down your bag in the restroom.
2. Do not drink alcohol if you are the one responsible for watching your merchandise.
3. Do not share a taxi.

Beware of marketing offers from Construct Data (The Fair Guide) and similar companies – the offers look official and the invoices appear legitimate, but they are not.

Dear exhibitors, it has come to our attention that Expo Guide, S.C. of Mexico (aka the Fair Guide) has been targeting JOGS Gem and Jewelry Show Exhibitors requesting company data updates for an online directory.

By using a form similar to our free catalog listing with J.O.G.S. name, this group is offering advertising space on their Fair Guide (www.fairguide.com) and/or Expo Guide (www.expo-guide.com) websites. If an exhibitor signs the advertising agreement, they can be locked into a non-terminable contract at a significant cost. If you receive a document with J.O.G.S. name on it, please contact our office to confirm it is not a scam.

You can email us at info@jogsshow.com or call us at 213.629.3030

Please be aware of this scam and others. If you have heard of other scams, please contact JOGS Tucson Gem and Jewelry Show right away.

The site, www.stopecg.org, does have information on Expo Guide and other misleading scams.

Sample letter of scam being sent out:

Dear Show Visitors,

We hope you are looking forward to attending our upcoming event! We would like to bring to your attention some essential information regarding potential scams related to hotel and travel arrangements.

Please be cautious of unauthorized housing companies or travel services claiming to offer discounted rates or special deals on hotel bookings for our event. These unauthorized entities may falsely represent themselves as official partners of the show.

To ensure your safety and protect against any fraudulent activities, we strongly advise you NOT to use any expo housing services other than those listed on our official website. The only legitimate and reliable source for booking hotels and travel arrangements related to our event is through our authorized channels.

To access the approved hotel and travel services, please visit our official website:
https://jogsshow.com/san-diego-gem-and-jewelry-show/hotels/

If you encounter any suspicious or unauthorized solicitations related to accommodation or travel arrangements, please report them to our team immediately at info@jogsshow.com. Your vigilance helps us maintain a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees.

We take your safety seriously and want to ensure that you have a seamless and hassle-free visit to our event. Please be cautious, and we look forward to welcoming you to our show!

During this time of year, we often see a surge in impersonation scams. Your safety is our priority, so please take a moment to learn how to identify and avoid these scams:

Never Pay Over the Phone: Be cautious if someone asks you to make payments over the phone, especially for show-related services.

Beware of False Urgency: Scammers often create a sense of urgency to pressure you into making quick decisions. Take your time to verify any offers.

Verify Email Addresses and Websites: Only trust emails from JOGS Tucson Show with the official email addresses info@jogsshow.com or jogsshow@gmail.com. Be cautious of suspicious websites, such as travel www.dynamixbizservices.com (known scammer).

JOGS Privacy Policy: Rest assured that JOGS never sells or shares customer data with anyone. Your information is safe with us.

Please be aware of fraudulent offers claiming to sell a “JOGS Buyer List” or “JOGS Attendee List.” These offers are scams.

Here’s how to determine if an offer is legitimate:

Check for JOGS Branding: Legitimate offers will have the JOGS branding.

Confirm the Sender: Ensure the email is from JOGS Tucson Show at info@jogsshow.com or jogsshow@gmail.com.

Verify the Facts: Ensure the information in the email is accurate.
If you receive an offer you need clarification on or believe you’ve encountered a scam, please feel free to contact us at info@jogsshow.com or call us at (213) 629-3030. Your safety and security are our top priorities.

Stay vigilant; together, we can keep our JOGS community safe from scams.