exert from Wikipedia; re SHOWBAGS The showbag is a themed bag of commercial merchandise, and a distinctive feature of Australian shows (the local equivalent of fairs or carnivals). The bag is usually made from plastic or heavy paper, and is printed with graphics promoting a theme or manufacturer. Showbags are also known as sample bags, as they originally contained samples of the range of goods produced by a single vendor or brand group. Such sample bags were originally given free of charge, or carried only a nominal charge, to promote brand awareness; however this is now unusual, with showbag prices as at 2007 commonly in the A$10–20 range. The rising cost of showbags is often identified as a major negative aspect of shows.[1][2] In 2008, there was a $10,000 showbag.[3] Despite this, it is generally assumed that the total retail value of the individual contents of a showbag will exceed the price charged for the package.
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