Post by: morgardee on January 28, 2008, 01:24:45 PM
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Dallas Tx, June 26-29.
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It will be at the Embassy Sweets Frisco
http://embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_US/ (http://embassysuites1.hilton.com/en_US/) ... s/index.do
800 362 2779
or 972 712 7200
JoeCon room rate of $139 (single or double room, includes made to order breakfast and manager's cocktail reception each day.)
I won't be attending that. No way I'm driving and flying down there is too expensive. Without my wife and son coming with me would be selfish of me to spend my families vacation money on something just for me and for only 4 days. Good news is that money I've been saving for the 2008 convention can be reallocated to either the 2009 convention or my 10th anniversary vacation I promised Sheryl years ago. BTW, my 10th anniversary is still 4 1/2 years away but that makes saving up the 5 grand it's going to cost us that much easier. Besides, I think I have plans for that weekend already anyhow.
The other plus is I'm going to let my membership expire and save myself the membership dues. I'll just sign on for the free membership that has no news letter. I'm trying to find the positive angle for myself on this latest announcement.
Good thing Joe Canuck 2008 is going to be awesome this year.
Post by: joss789 on January 28, 2008, 07:09:04 PM
The flight cost about 1200$ for me and my wife + the room.
I'm very sad but i must pass on it. Maybe next year.
I will buy the convention set on ebay! :'( :'( :'(
Post by: Stealth Viper on January 28, 2008, 08:18:34 PM
Last year was great, but I just can't justify the cost 2 years in a row
Post by: Pete The Greek on January 28, 2008, 10:08:39 PM
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I'm very sad but i must pass on it. Maybe next year.
I will buy the convention set on ebay! :'( :'( :'(
You can order the convention set from MC/GIJCC online even if you don't go. The only draw back is that their is a strong potential that the extra convention exclusives may sell out. Still cheaper to get them off ebay instead of going.
As for Dallas, it's now three straight years and 4 of the last 5 years that the convention has been in the deep south of the USA. Hence, undecided. Dallas doesn't scream tourist destination to me.
Post by: DPrime on January 31, 2008, 08:45:50 PM
Is the Canadian one comparable in terms of dealers? That's my primary reason to go...
Post by: BHMike on January 31, 2008, 10:14:09 PM
However, the Canuck Toy Show DOES have a freebie table. Complete vehicles, figures, etc ALL free.
And it's more local. Heck, you should hit it anyway!
I can say this - I'm almost out of dealer tables so I may have to re-arrange the settings and move some of the events into another room.... which means I'll have to basically book the entire hotel hall and meeting rooms for the day.
Post by: morgardee on February 01, 2008, 09:12:26 AM
Man, Joe Canuck needs a photographer and some video camera action.
Post by: Realboss on February 01, 2008, 01:23:33 PM
Post by: akpayne on February 01, 2008, 01:56:44 PM
To say it was HOT, doesn't describe the heat.
The pavement in the parking lot of the Hotel was soft, I am sure it could have been used as a cooking surface.
Late June might not be so bad.
Post by: JoeIndex on February 04, 2008, 11:02:32 PM