What about having a show with either no or even a few guests?
This should evidently be cheaper to organise, may make entry cheaper which could result in more people coming in.
I appreciate that this may not be the most popular suggestion however I am sure the majority would rather have a show with few or no guests, than no show at all.
I consider the shows main aim is for people who collect miscellaneous Collectables, not just autographs.
Many dealers need these shows for their livelihood, which must be important in these poor financial times.
Please let me know what you think