Sample Booth Budget
While the cost of exhibiting will be different for each company, the sample booth budgets below show what a company might expect to pay to reserve space and build a display on the OFC/NFOEC exhibit floor. These figures are based on 2008 rates in San Diego but should in no way be considered absolute pricing. Nor are these comprehensive lists--rates for shipping, promotions/advertising, accommodations, daily expenses and travel must also be considered.
Note that estimates and rates are based on Advance Order Deadlines. Please consult your Exhibitor Service Manual or the Exhibitor Service Center for exact rates and deadlines.
| Base Budget Sample - 10' x 10' (3m x 3m) |
| Booth Space (includes pipe & drape in back and on sides of booth space) |
$4,000.00 |
| Standard Carpeting (10' x 10'; daily vacuuming not included; floor covering is required) |
$121.00 |
| Six Foot Table (Draped) |
$96.00 |
| Two Padded Side Chairs ($52 each) |
$104.00 |
| Wastebasket |
$18.00 |
| ID Sign (Complimentary) |
$0.00 |
| Electricity (120 volts /5 amps /500 watts) |
*$94.00 |
| Material Handling (Straight Time, Crates or Skids): 200 lbs.** @ $60.00 CWT |
$120.00 |
| Pre-show Promotion (100 complimentary VIP passes mailed within US @ $.41/piece) |
$41.00 |
Total: |
$4,594*** |
| * Electricity turned on ½ hour prior to show’s opening and off ½ hour after closing daily. |
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| ** There is a 200 pound minimum for material handling. |
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| ***Booth furnishing rates do not include sales tax. In San Diego, the current tax rate is 8.25%. |
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| High-End Budget Sample - 10' x 10' (3m x 3m) |
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| Booth Space (includes pipe & drape in back and on sides of booth space, and a corner charge) |
$4,300.00 |
| Modular Display Unit (includes hardwall back and sides, header ID sign, three shelves, carpet, and daily vacuuming) |
$1,906.00 |
| Padding (10' x 10' minimum @ $1.09/ sq. ft.) |
$109.00 |
| Coffee Table |
$140.00-270.00 |
| Two Black Conference Chairs (@$140.00-245.00 each) |
$280.00-490.00 |
| Wastebasket |
$18.00 |
| Electricity (120 volts/15 amps/1500 watts) |
$192.00 |
| “Showlead Mobile ” Lead Retrieval Unit |
$275.00-$375.00 |
| Material Handling (Straight Time, Crates or Skids): 400 lbs.**
@ $60.00 CWT |
$240.00 |
| Shared Ethernet Service (with single public IP address) |
$1,195.00 |
| Floral (one 3' potted plant and one table-top flower arrangement) |
$79.95 |
| Overnight security (5:00 p.m.-9:00 a.m., 3 nights @$25/hour) |
$1,200.00 |
| Pre-show Promotion (500 complimentary VIP passes mailed within US
@ $.41/piece
) |
$205.00 |
Total: |
$10,139.95 - $10,579.95 |
| **There is a 200 pound minimum for material handling. |
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| ***Booth furnishing rates do not include sales tax. In San Diego, the current tax rate is 8.25%. |
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