What Is A Bourse Only Stamp Show?

Stamps shows and bourses are really struggling these days. I fear that if they stay the course it will not be long before they are mostly a memory. If I were King of Stampdom, I would ramp up the internet aspects of stamp shows with paid real-time video and multimedia offerings and make physical attendance free. Charge people who cannot physically attend and reward those folks who do physically attend. Done correctly, I think it may be possible to have the online attendance could cover the costs. And after all, those who are physically attending are already making significant investments towards travel, lodging, and food.
Don

"Done correctly, I think it may be possible to have the online attendance could cover the costs"

Cover the costs of providing the video or the costs of the whole show?

This is a big factor to me. With a hotel room over $100, gas likely over $40, food more than gas, etc. it can be a big factor for those who want to buy online - more cash for stamps.

Shows have to offer more to all levels to stay viable. The meaningful seminars at Birmingham were minimal. All signs showed it was not going to be successful. It was not the concept (single frame exhibits) but location, collectors in area, committed dealers, content, etc.

Modern exhibiting rules on presentation limit the educational for all levels of collectors. That is why many exhibits at museums have audio tracks to supplement. It is not like a roadshow for Smithsonian exhibits.

Hi,
Thanks to everyone for the replies.
I think I would like a stamp show that offered exhibits or seminars.
To me, a bourse is when you need a dealer's expertise on a stamp.