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By: Vikki

Vikki — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:21:48 +0000

I agree with former post re economy — I don’t think you get what you pay for. I took my son, but he alone paid and attended; I sat in the (free) cafe area reading a book. My son, a comic book fanatic, always loves being around groups of people who talk comics. But I don’t think we’ll be going back next year. The panels are weak (how to plan a Star Wars wedding)and, except for a couple of famous artists, the guests were weak. And we can shop elsewhere. It’s certainly not worth $18 entrance fee.

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:02:40 +0000

Friday was dead, Saturday had some foot traffic, and Sunday was back to dead again. There was plenty of time for everyone to chat with each other.

By: Johanna

Johanna — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:47:20 +0000

Those are both good reminders of the challenges conventions face — over-familiarity and a very poor economy.

By: Dave White

Dave White — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:12:50 +0000

I didn’t go this year, for the simple reason that with the economy down I just can’t afford to shell out $20 for the chance to spend even more inside. If they had decent panels or guests worth seeing (who weren’t also at the convention every single year) I might feel differently.