How do I get tickets for SEMA 2010?

MartinS · 10-04-2010, 08:38 AM

Can anybody help me? PLEASE...

m3pare · 10-04-2010, 10:25 AM

talk to any sponsors/participants. they get two entry badges each. other than that, it's hard for regular spectators to come in. it's all about who you know.

Blake · 10-04-2010, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by josephbryan

it's all about who you know.

+1...most trade shows are that way. if they opened it up to the general public, there would be 5472138957189234789123 people there

MartinS · 10-05-2010, 03:57 AM

Hmmm... that sucks. I'm selling wheels and tires here in Denmark (Bigwheels A/S) but we don't get any tickets.

m5sparky · 10-05-2010, 08:57 PM

im going there with a couple buddies, i had to get the tickets through a friend i know that is renting a booth there. other ways are if you own a car shop of some sort or are in the auto industry, u can fill out the application on their website.

MartinS · 10-06-2010, 03:03 AM

My boss could do that cuz he's in the business. Do you know where to do it?

GT3 Tim · 10-06-2010, 01:04 PM

Here is what I did many years ago.......

Went to my local County office an opened a "mail order" car parts business. With all the permits and fees, it was about $100.

I could then buy parts wholesale at several places...which was cool. Saved me a bunch of money, but you do have to pay the tax on the items when doing your annual sales tax reporting....no biggie.

The fringe benefit is that you are now an "automotive parts supplier" and can be recognized as such by SEMA. I was able to go for several years, and did. The last few years the show has sucked in comparison to the 2000-2005 era...I aint going this year and have closed my business too (got tired of dealing with sale tax issues, permits, etc.). I don't buy enough parts now to make it worthwhile, so that's that.

Just wanted to mention it as an option...it was easy to get into SEMA after I did that....

JP702 · 10-07-2010, 08:14 AM

For SEMA tickets, check craigslist.org .. i get them every year from this guy who advertises on the site. He sells extra badges from companies exhibiting at the show. His name is Joe.

I reserved 2 passes from him this year. I got them for $60 each. I think it's a fair price considering that SEMA isn't open to the public and the passes are good for everyday of the show.

Here's the link to his post:
http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/tix/1961817715.html

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MartinS Captain 444 Rep 669 Posts Drives: G82 M4 x-drive Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denmark iTrader: (1)	Hmmm... that sucks. I'm selling wheels and tires here in Denmark (Bigwheels A/S) but we don't get any tickets. __________________ 435d xDrive & M5 F90 Frozen dark silver metallic
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m5sparky First Lieutenant 17 Rep 365 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: roseville ca iTrader: (2)	im going there with a couple buddies, i had to get the tickets through a friend i know that is renting a booth there. other ways are if you own a car shop of some sort or are in the auto industry, u can fill out the application on their website. __________________ - 2013 GTR BE - pearl white, FBO on e85, ccm rotors, ported intake manifold, jacks drag950 trans. ADV10 wheels, matte carbon fiber upgrades. - 2013 BMW M5 - silverstone , Dinan stage 2 with dinan exhaust. - 2013 GMC Sierra Denali 1500
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MartinS Captain 444 Rep 669 Posts Drives: G82 M4 x-drive Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Denmark iTrader: (1)	My boss could do that cuz he's in the business. Do you know where to do it? __________________ 435d xDrive & M5 F90 Frozen dark silver metallic
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GT3 Tim Moderator 100 Rep 1,912 Posts Drives: 2014 MB E63S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	Here is what I did many years ago....... Went to my local County office an opened a "mail order" car parts business. With all the permits and fees, it was about $100. I could then buy parts wholesale at several places...which was cool. Saved me a bunch of money, but you do have to pay the tax on the items when doing your annual sales tax reporting....no biggie. The fringe benefit is that you are now an "automotive parts supplier" and can be recognized as such by SEMA. I was able to go for several years, and did. The last few years the show has sucked in comparison to the 2000-2005 era...I aint going this year and have closed my business too (got tired of dealing with sale tax issues, permits, etc.). I don't buy enough parts now to make it worthwhile, so that's that. Just wanted to mention it as an option...it was easy to get into SEMA after I did that.... __________________ Tim <--- apparently likes "3" cars 2014 E63S -- The Rocket 2014 F30 328i -- Kids car 2008 E90 M3 -- Sold 2004 GT3 -- Sold 1997 M3/4 -- Sold 1995 M3 -- Sold
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JP702 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW 335is Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (0)	For SEMA tickets, check craigslist.org .. i get them every year from this guy who advertises on the site. He sells extra badges from companies exhibiting at the show. His name is Joe. I reserved 2 passes from him this year. I got them for $60 each. I think it's a fair price considering that SEMA isn't open to the public and the passes are good for everyday of the show. Here's the link to his post: http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/tix/1961817715.html
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