We just returned from the Indianapolis Woodworking Show. This year proved more interesting because stationary tools made their presence known including General International, Jet, Powermatic, Shop Fox, and Saw Stop. Several small power tool companies were there including Bosch, Makita, and DeWalt. Of course for the Neanders, Veritas and Lee Valley were there.
I attend to purchase items and received a decent deal from Woodpeckers on a ruler and a decent price on some router accessories from Wood Line, however when going to the Peach Tree area, it became very apparent that their "show prices" are actually higher than the catalog prices. When asking an associate, he indicate most of the items at the show sell for more than in the catalog. Veritas no longer offers show prices but does offer free shipping if you purchase items at the show.
Just goes to show that the buyer must beware.