[Paddlewise] is the ann. symposium a good place to buy a boat?

I'm thinking about heading up to Port Townsend for the 16th annual West 
Coast Sea Kayak Symposium. I've never been to one and wonder if it would be 
a particularly good opportunity to buy my *first* boat. I can stand to wait 
`til September if it is likely to be an ideal event for the occasion.
Are there typically good deals to be had on new boats or is it primarily a 
gathering of factory reps and used gear? Any insight into what this event 
is like will be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Ron Wheeler
Utah

Cyclist (road, mtb, commuting & touring), skier (alpine & xc), snowshoer, 
hiker, backpacker and still feeling like it just isn't enough.

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