In 1971 the Sydney Royal Easter Show offered a selection of only around 30 different showbags; in 2012 there were 342 varieties for sale. A major showbag company could expect to sell up to 500,000 showbags each year at the Royal Melbourne Show alone.
In 1971 the Sydney Royal Easter Show presented a limited selection of around 30 unique showbags; by 2012 this had increased to 342 distinct varieties. A prominent showbag company could reasonably expect to sell up to 500,000 showbags each year at the Royal Melbourne Show.