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The Five Minute Fixes That Instantly Improve A Booth

You are already set up. The show starts in ten minutes. You know something is off about your booth but you do not have time for a rebuild. Here are five minute fixes that make a REAL difference. Straighten Your Tablecloth Pull it taut. Fold the excess underneath so it does not puddle on the floor. A straight tablecloth takes thirty seconds and instantly makes everything above it look more intentional. Wrinkles read as "rushed" and "I do not care." Move Your Hero Product Higher Whatever your best piece is, move it up. Put it on a riser, a stack of books, an upturned bin. Anything that gets it to eye level or close. You have been staring at your table from behind it. Walk around and look from the AISLE. That is what customers see. Add One Price Sign Visible From Six Feet Not a price on every item. One clear sign that says your price range. "Prints $10 to $30" in large text that someone can read from two tables away. Takes two minutes to write on a card. Removes the biggest barrier to approach. Hide Your Personal Stuff Bag, phone charger, water bottle, snack container. Under the table, behind the tablecloth, invisible. Every personal item visible on your table surface is a product that is not there. Your table is a stage. Backstage goes behind the curtain. Step Back And Look Walk six feet in front of your table and stop. What do you see? Can you tell what you sell? Can you see prices? Does anything look crooked? This sixty-second exercise catches problems you CANNOT see from behind the table. Frequently Asked Questions What if I do not have a riser for my hero product?Stack two books and cover them with your tablecloth overhang. Five seconds. Or invest in a modular display kit with built-in shelving at multiple heights. How often should I do these checks during a show?Every time foot traffic drops. Walk around, look from the aisle, fix what moved. The best vendors do this every hour. What is the single biggest five-minute fix?Move your hero product to eye level. Nothing else comes close. Browse our full kit range for displays that put products at the right height from the start.
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What are your planned setups going to be?
Half table (90cm / 3ft)
Sharing a table or just starting out
Full table (180cm / 6ft)
The standard table at most cons, markets & fairs
Double, corner or booth (360cm / 12ft)
Two tables, an L-shape, or a full corner stand
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How long do you plan to use it?
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1–3 times
Going to do markets more often
3–20 times/year
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What do you display?
Small prints, cards, pins & stickers
Flat, lightweight, easy to pin
Large prints & posters
A2 and up, needs room to breathe
Large items : Apparel/bags/figures/3d merch/home goods
Heavier, bulkier pieces that need sturdy shelf framing
Jewellery, charms & keychains
Small and light, lots of little hooks
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How tall do you want it?
Keep it low so my table and wall stay visible
A clean, low backdrop that frames your work
Build tall framing for maximum impact
A towering wall that pulls eyes from across the hall
Which colours catch your eye?
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Apricot
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Ivory White
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Shapeshift Base Kit
46 multi-shape panels156 accessories

Shapeshift Base Kit Add-on

$559.00

Grape Purple Frosted

Square Panel [24 Pack] (35cm / 13.8in) Add-on

Square Panel [24 Pack] (35cm / 13.8in) Add-on

$450.00

Scarlet Red Frosted

Triangles Panels 4 Pack [35cm / 13.78in] Add-on

Triangles Panels 4 Pack [35cm / 13.78in] Add-on

$100.00

Terracotta Frosted

Half-Squares panels [5 Pack] [17.5x35cm / 6.89x13.78in] Add-on

Half-Squares panels [5 Pack] [17.5x35cm / 6.89x13.78in] Add-on

$100.00

Tan Brown Frosted

Self Serve Hook with wire grid T clip  8cm [10 pack] Add-on

Self Serve Hook with wire grid T clip 8cm [10 pack] Add-on

$40.00

Self serve display Grid & Intersection Hook expansion pack [12/24 Mixed pack] Add-on

Self serve display Grid & Intersection Hook expansion pack [12/24 Mixed pack] Add-on

$100.00

Multi Connector Expansion Pack - White - Bundle & Save [16/32 mixed pack] Add-on

Multi Connector Expansion Pack - White - Bundle & Save [16/32 mixed pack] Add-on

$120.00

Square Wire Grid Expansion Pack - 35cm x 35cm/13.7"x13.7" Add-on

Square Wire Grid Expansion Pack - 35cm x 35cm/13.7"x13.7" Add-on

$60.00

Hinged Square panels [5 Pack] [35cm / 13.78in] Add-on

Hinged Square panels [5 Pack] [35cm / 13.78in] Add-on

$100.00

Forest Green Frosted

Mini Rectangle Panels [5-Pack] (17cm x 35cm/6.69in x 13.78in) Add-on

Mini Rectangle Panels [5-Pack] (17cm x 35cm/6.69in x 13.78in) Add-on

$100.00

Amber Yellow Frosted

Foot Connector Expansion Pack [4 Pcs] Add-on

Foot Connector Expansion Pack [4 Pcs] Add-on

$59.00

Mixed Single & Double Wire Shelf Clip [9 pack] Add-on

Mixed Single & Double Wire Shelf Clip [9 pack] Add-on

$45.00

Booth Wheel & Wheel Connector - white - [4 pack] Add-on

Booth Wheel & Wheel Connector - white - [4 pack] Add-on

$60.00

Corner Connector Expansion Pack [8 pack] Add-on

Corner Connector Expansion Pack [8 pack] Add-on

$60.00

Edge Connector [8 pack] Add-on

Edge Connector [8 pack] Add-on

$60.00

Single Shelf Wire Clip White [5 pack] Add-on

Single Shelf Wire Clip White [5 pack] Add-on

$35.00

Double shelf wire clip white [4 pack] Add-on

Double shelf wire clip white [4 pack] Add-on

$30.00

Self serve display Grid & Fold Hook expansion pack [12/24 Mixed pack] Add-on

Self serve display Grid & Fold Hook expansion pack [12/24 Mixed pack] Add-on

$110.00

Foldable Self Serve Hook (with wire clip) - [20 pack] Add-on

Foldable Self Serve Hook (with wire clip) - [20 pack] Add-on

$80.00

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Foldable Self Serve Hooks (with adhesive sheet) [20 pack] Add-on

Foldable Self Serve Hooks (with adhesive sheet) [20 pack] Add-on

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Metal mallet (with dual rubber/soft tap sides) [1 pc] Add-on

Metal mallet (with dual rubber/soft tap sides) [1 pc] Add-on

$40.00

Panel Clamp Black 3cm Mouth [4 pcs] Add-on

Panel Clamp Black 3cm Mouth [4 pcs] Add-on

$40.00

17" ITA Tote (40x35cm) Puffy Purple + Pin pad with 5 pockets Add-On

17" ITA Tote (40x35cm) Puffy Purple + Pin pad with 5 pockets Add-On

$129.00

Foldable Croc Hooks (adhesive) - 10-pack

Foldable Croc Hooks (adhesive) - 10-pack

$50.00

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Dual headed metal mallet (with soft tap side)

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