"How much does that booth cost?"

We get this question lot, usually in conjunction with a finger pointing at a photo.   Unless you are interested in a standard item, it is hard to give a straight answer and here's why.  It's like asking how much are a pair of pants?  You can probably get a decent pair for $29.95.  A good designer pair can cost $299.95 and more.  You can't always tell what you are getting by looking at a photo as any catalog shopper knows.  Okay, I know, that seems a little obvious.  Everyone knows the price range of a pair of pants.  Here is a general rule of thumb about exhibit prices:

CUSTOM MODULAR - LINEAR- includes things like: laminates, built-in counters, backlit graphics and truss, and shipping cases.     RANGE: $6,00-1,200 per linear foot.

CUSTOM MODULAR HYBRID - ISLANDS- Includes same as above but all sides must be finished for an island exhibit.  An island usually takes advantage of non-restrictive heights so may include taller towers, exotic fabric structures, conference areas.     RANGE: $100-200 per square foot

NOTE:  These ranges do not include custom carpet, art production, freight or installation.

It is always a good idea to find out the estimated cost of usage.  Just knowing the estimated weight can give you several conclusions about shipping and drayage costs.  BUT, although you want to be practical you must also be reasonable.  In other words a 15 lb. portable table is probably not the best choice for a computer stand no matter how well made it is, or how compact it ships.

RENTAL SOLUTIONS-The rule of thumb for rentals is they cost about 30% of purchasing.  Some of that money will be on things you will actually be purchasing like the graphics.  We have so many type of structures and materials in our inventory we can customize an exhibit so even we would have a hard time telling it was a rental!  We keep most of it in LAS VEGAS so we pass on some great savings in that venue.