A couple of ways to save money when you buy exhibition equipment. Regardless of when you are exhibiting have a look round at this time of year; December.
December is very quiet in the UK exhibitions market so many companies have spare capacity. Call a few up and see if there is a deal to be done. One thing to be wary of is price guarantee. Not all equipment or printing is of the same quality. Low quality, low cost equipment is fine if you only want to use it once but for a longer term investment make sure you are buying quality equipment. You don't have to pay lots for quality equipment; look for a product guarantee and if possible a satisfaction guarantee. There are plenty of companies that offer guarantee backed exhibition equipment at competitive prices.
Another trend which we have started and is proving popular is selling complete kits that include everything you need to exhibit. Not only do you save money but its easy to order. For example you may get a pop up stand, banner stands, literature rack , wheeled transport drum and graphics with savings up to 30%. I came across a site calledwww.exhibition-stand-shop.co.uk that sells discounted exhibition kits.