• When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

pug productions

Member
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    1,518

  • Joined

  • Last visited

 Content Type 

Posts posted by pug productions

    An Open Letter to All Convention Organizers

    in Comic Events

    Posted

    23 hours ago, RCheli said:

    (Not sure if this is the place to post this, but Comics General didn't really seem like a good idea. This is something that I've been thinking about for a while.)

    Dear Convention Organizer,

    Thanks so much for bringing a fun comic book show to the area. As someone who promoted a show (and lost a good chunk of change doing so), I know how much time, energy, and money it takes to do this. But as more and more shows are popping up, and fewer and fewer comic fans out there, I hope that this message will help you put on a better show, get higher attendance, and make attendees and exhibitors happy.

    Get better at overall communication. Answer your emails. You're a business. I don't need to see a reply in 2 minutes, but it shouldn't be days before you get back to me about simple questions on pricing, availability, payment, timing, etc. 

    Get better at pre-show communication. A couple of days before the show, send out an email with all the relevant information. When can we start setting up? When are people allowed to come in? Are there early birds? Where do I bring my stuff in? Where do I park? It's no fun to show up too early/too late/wrong entrance. This goes doubly for people wanting to come to your show. Reply to those Facebook questions. Answer those calls and emails.

    Rethink the multi-day show. Do you really need a two- or three-day convention when a one-day show will do just as well? The added costs for setting up multiple days almost always outweigh the benefits unless you're planning on getting thousands and thousands of people through the door. Am I going to make double the money of a one-day event, because my costs are twice as much.

    Don't rely on dealers to promote your convention. I am more than happy to post the shows I'm attending or setting up at on Facebook or other social medial, message boards, and whatnot. I want my regular customers to know where I'm going to be. But getting people to the event is primarily your job, not mine. Mine is to have quality, well-priced material for the attendees to buy. You need to have a working website that doesn't look like it's from 1997, updated information (including guests lists, prices, directions, etc), speak with local shops and leave flyers, and do your own social media posting.

    Get rid of unfair competition. If you're setting up or if you deal in comics, too, don't stop potential sellers from coming into the room so you have a monopoly on purchasing collections/comics. It doesn't happen as often as it used to, but let the market decide what they're willing to pay this dude for his old comics.

    Ask me about the next show. If I've done your con two times in a row, ask me if I want to do it again right away. If so, I will likely pay you then and there, and I'd like to get my pick of location in the room (if it's not already taken). I don't want to wait until I come across the listing randomly and miss doing it because you sold out. 

    Announce your dates as soon as you finalize an event. I've scheduled shows through May already, and I suspect I'll be booking dates through the summer pretty soon. If you don't give me a heads up, I may already have a commitment for that Sunday. And if I've already set something up, don't you think that attendees have too?

    Don't charge me more for using Paypal to pay for my tables. Paypal fees stink. Nobody wants to pay them. But they're a part of business, and it's something you need to take into consideration. If you don't want to take Paypal, that's fine. But don't penalize me for taking you up on a payment option.

    My table fees shouldn't subsidize your crummy 80s TV "star" appearance. Gil Gerard will bring some people to your convention, because who doesn't want to be next to the man who smooched Erin Gray. But those same people aren't really buying comic books. His fees are high, and you're asking me to pay for them without any real benefit to me. Pop culture conventions are great, but your tiny regional show doesn't need the Green Power Ranger. 

    Other than that, I have no complaints! Keep up the good work and I'll see you one of these Sundays!

    Sincerely,

    RCheli
    RC Comics

     

    I could have Gil Gerard as a guest?  Really? If you can get him for me, I will put your table right next to his!

     

    CLIFTON NJ COMIC BOOK EXPO-SUN, JAN 13TH

    in Comic Events

    Posted

    Join us on Sunday, January 13th for our Clifton Show! America's favorite and longest running monthly comic book show!

    The show runs from 10-4 at The Clifton Community Recreation Center, 1232 Main Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011.

    Admission is FREE as always during our regular show hours of 10-4!

    But... more and more collectors have been coming to shop before the show is officially open.  So... from 8:30 to 10:00 there will be a $5 early bird admission charge.  Earlybirds must use only the front entrance to the building.  For security reasons, only vendors loading in can use the back entrance prior to 10.

    Our dealers' room is SOLD OUT again!... all of your regular friends will be here as well as some new faces. Once again we will have everything from CGC investment grade keys to 25 cent readers... supplies and some action figures as well.

    Our notorious no minimum bid auction is NOW AT 1:30!.

    Be sure to check out our website: http://www.njcomicbookshows.com/

    Like us on Facebook at NJ Comic Book Shows

    Upcoming shows:

    Hasbrouck Heights 1/27

    Clifton 2/10

    Old Bridge 2/24

    Clifton 3/10

    Wayne 3/24


    Seeya There!

    JP

    WAYNE NJ COMIC BOOK EXPO-SUN, DEC 30TH-SAME HOTEL-NEW NAME

    in Comic Events

    Posted

    Sun December 30th

    Our “Wayne” Comic Book Expo

    Baymont by Wyndham (same hotel-new name)

    140 Rt 23 North, Pompton Plains 07444 (just 100 feet from Wayne)

    Admission is $3-kids under 12 and non-collecting significant others are free

    Parking is easy & FREE!

    Show hours 10-4.

    Keepin’ comics fun since 1991!

    The best dealers in the northeast with hundreds of thousands of comics for sale. We have everything from Golden Age to this week's current comics. Hot titles, variant editions and investment grade CGC books, too. Don't miss our unbeatable selection of comics for serious collectors and thousands of bargain comics for beginners or folks that just love to be able to buy tons and not break the bank.

    Lots of new inventory!

    Seeya at the show,

    JP

     

    Don’t forget to check out our website: http://www.njcomicbookshows.com

    …and “Like us” on Facebook at NJ Comic Book Shows

    Upcoming shows:

    Clifton 1/13

    Hasbrouck Heights 1/27

    Clifton 2/12

    Old Bridge 2/24

    Clifton 3/12

    CLIFTON NJ COMIC BOOK EXPO-SUN, DEC 9TH

    in Comic Events

    Posted

    7 hours ago, Bird said:

    This one seemed to have more customers than normal, good show.I got some good $ books and seem to be getting to know the people I see here now! Nice group of dealers and a great run show by JP.

    Actually, the attendance was about average for Clifton.  The show you did was a bit less than usual.

    CLIFTON NJ COMIC BOOK EXPO-SUN, DEC 9TH

    in Comic Events

    Posted · Edited by pug productions

    ...And our friend, Edward Avinger, will be signing copies of his autobiography at the show and chatting about his days managing... and then owning the legendary Passaic Book Center!  (Ed will not be able to make the show... we will let you know when we can reschedule him.)

    CLIFTON NJ COMIC BOOK EXPO-SUN, DEC 9TH

    in Comic Events

    Posted

    Join us on Sunday, December 9th for our Clifton Show! America's favorite and longest running monthly comic book show!

    The show runs from 10-4 at The Clifton Community Recreation Center, 1232 Main Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011.

    Admission is FREE as always during our regular show hours of 10-4!

    PLEASE NOTE: THIS SHOW IS ALSO A HOLIDAY PARTY SPONSORED BY ONE OF OUR COLLECTORS FOR OUR DEALERS... SO EARLYBIRD ADMISSION FOR THIS MONTH'S SHOW (BEFORE 10) IS BY PERSONAL INVITATION ONLY.
     

    Once again we will have everything from CGC investment grade keys to 25 cent readers... supplies and some action figures as well.

    We will have a charity auction at noon.  Our regular auction will be at 1:30.


    Be sure to check out our website: http://www.njcomicbookshows.com

    Like us on Facebook at NJ Comic Book Shows

    Upcoming shows:

    Wayne 12/30

    Clifton 1/13

    Hasbrouck Heights 1/27

    Seeya There!

    201-247-5091

    OLD BRIDGE NJ COMIC BOOK EXPO-SUN, NOV 25TH

    in Comic Events

    Posted

    Come join us on Sunday, November 25th from 10-4...

    At our newest venue!

    Old Bridge Elks Club
    67 Old Amboy Rd
    Old Bridge, NJ


    Many of your favorite dealers will be there, along with some new guys as well.

    Just take the Garden State Parkway to exit 123... head south on RT 9 for just over 5 miles... the site is just two blocks off the highway.

    Admission free!
    Ample, free parking is available on site.

    Check out our website: http://www.njcomicbookshows.com

    Like us on Facebook at NJ Comic Book Shows

    Other upcoming shows:

    Clifton 12/9

    Wayne 12/30

    Clifton 1/13

    Hasbrouck Heights 1/27

    Seeya there!

    JP

    CLIFTON NJ COMIC BOOK EXPO-SUN, NOV 11TH

    in Comic Events

    Posted

    Join us on Sunday, November 11th for our Clifton Show! America's favorite and longest running monthly comic book show!

    The show runs from 10-4 at The Clifton Community Recreation Center, 1232 Main Ave, Clifton, NJ 07011.

    Admission is FREE as always during our regular show hours of 10-4!

    But... more and more collectors have been coming to shop before the show is officially open.  So... from 8:30 to 10:00 there will be a $5 early bird admission charge.  Earlybirds must use only the front entrance to the building.  For security reasons, only vendors loading in can use the back entrance prior to 10.

    Our dealers' room is SOLD OUT again!... all of your regular friends will be here as well as some new faces. Once again we will have everything from CGC investment grade keys to 25 cent readers... supplies and some action figures as well.

    Our notorious no minimum bid auction is NOW AT 1:30!.

    Be sure to check out our website: http://www.njcomicbookshows.com/

    Like us on Facebook at NJ Comic Book Shows

    Upcoming shows:

    Old Bridge 11/25

    Clifton 12/9

    Wayne 12/30

    Clifton 1/13

    Seeya There!

    JP

    HASBROUCK HEIGHTS COMIC BOOK EXPO-SUN-Oct 28TH

    in Comic Events

    Posted · Edited by pug productions

    On October 28th join us from 10-4 at the Hasbrouck Heights Holiday Inn, 283 Rt 17 South (directly on the highway).for the ONLY comicon in Bergen County, NJ! Access from Rts 3, 46, 80, the GSP and the NJ Tpk is quick and easy!

    Admission is only $3, or buy 5 show passes that can be used at either of our hotel shows for only $10 (Admission is still free for kids under 12 and non-collecting partners). Parking is on site, easy and free.

    We'll have tons of comics as always! Your favorite dealers will be there, including some that ONLY do this show… and some new guys!

    Our notorious no minimum bid auction is at 1:30.  

    More info is on our website at http://www.njcomicbookshows.com

    “Like us” on Facebook at NJ Comic Book Shows

    NJ’s ONLY monthly comicons since 1991!

    Seeya at the show!

    JP

    Other upcoming shows:

    Clifton 11/11

    Old Bridge 11/25

    Clifton 12/9

    Wayne 12/30

    CLIFTON NJ COMIC BOOK EXPO-SUN, OCT 14TH

    in Comic Events

    Posted

    On 10/14/2018 at 5:20 PM, Bird said:

    Well, busted my hump and although I guess it was worth it, it was just barely. I only made about $225 sales but with no table fee or real expenses that is good. So thakn you once again @Foolkiller!

    Your generosity was what made the show worth it for me. But what put a smile on my face today was that I was able to trade for this...

    DpfyzMqW0AA_ojk.jpg

    I think that this book is a blast. It won't start me on a foreign comic collecting focus but it is a ton of fun to me. Traded about 30 books for it, a bunch of early Luke Cage and some early ASM and X-Men. We both seemed very happy with the deal, he got some really good looking books for their grades, strong colors and such and I got to move some volume for a single book (which appeals to me). I am already planning on what to bring to this guys next show so I can trade some more...I traded him a bunch of drek once before so I know that I can move some volume with him and I can bring some more bronze and late silver for him.

    I also gave 2 Batgirl comics to each of the children I saw, both of them young girls. Both were grateful although one actually jumped up and down. I also sold two posters to a young girl who was manning her father's booth, $1 each. She took a lot of time and came running back for a second one. But otherwise no kids there. They had what I thought was a strong turnout. I was pleased with the turnout but the books just didn't sell. I even had a few people say they wished they had seen my books earlier as they had purchased other copies for more money already. One guy balked at a $35 X-Men issue (somewhere from 131-163 or something) saying that it was a much better copy than he was hoping to find. That was odd, usually I worry that my books are too lowgrade and he was complaining that it was too high-grade. So I sold it to him for $20. He wasn't going at $25 but hit it at $20. They he lamented missing the Avengers annual 10 that the trade guy collected, the only Avengers book I brought. Not having a wall meant those books were all unseen. I would do well with a wall I think but that may be beyond me at this point as it seems quite an investment for one show a year.

    I saw some of the books you had in your boxes... a wall display would have definitely made a difference.  If you do the show again, just bring a piece of 2 by 4 plywood with channel molding on it.  I can bring an easel for you to put it on.  Attendance was ok... but a few of our usual heavy hitters shot their wad at NYCC the weekend before.

    CLIFTON NJ COMIC BOOK EXPO-SUN, OCT 14TH

    in Comic Events

    Posted

    1 hour ago, iganatz said:

    Looking forward to this, coming up from the Shore to check it out.  Will be the first show I've been to in over 25 years!

    I am sure you will enjoy it.  We don't call our shows "old school" because we never became "new school".  99% of the room is filled with comics or directly related stuff!