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1 hour ago, Dale Roberts said:

I'm all set up at booth 638 (which is toward the back of the hall in the center). Pretty good guest line up (way better than Chicago), but not a ton of established comic dealers. Hopefully there will be some good deals around the room.  Looks like they sold several booths last minute, probably when people realized Stan Lee was coming to the show.

Good luck at the show Dale....make lots of $$!  I thought about doing it after the Stan announcement....definitely will bring in better attendance.  But just couldn't make such a late change in my schedule....

3 minutes ago, revat said:

$800 is ALSO more than was charged at SF Comic Con.  Especially for Peoria, which is now LESS than two months out with veeerrryyy few guests announced.  Who are they going to get?? IN Peoria, or Biloxi, or Springfield???  If was an LCS I'd just pay one of my minimum wage employees to stand outside and handout flyers or coupons to my store and host some type of after-con party/sale/costume contest at my store.  My guess is the comic shops ain't that far away from the convention centers.  If I wasn't going to pay $1200 for a booth in Chicago, I'm sure AF not going to pay $800 for a booth in Peoria.

Actually in Chicago you would have to pay $1500 for a booth....but your point is well taken....$800 at a new show is too much.  $500 like mysterio said....more doable....

5 minutes ago, mysterio said:

I've long been of the opinion that if Wizard charged $500 for a 10 x 10 booth they would have no trouble filling their shows with vendors and may make more money in the long run. Certainly a ton of empty booths at Chicago would have been filled at those prices. It is also a poorly kept secret that Wizard will fire sale booths as a show approaches, and they'd have less need for that if they charged reasonable prices.

I know years ago that they charged less for booths the closer they show came but I am pretty sure that is no longer the case.  It has been a while since I have talked to a dealer that they got discounted rates as the show gets close....probably one of the reasons for so many unfilled booth spaces at Chicago this year.

On ‎9‎/‎3‎/‎2017 at 11:17 AM, TheWatcher said:

Art, is there any way to find out what the booth fees are for this show? I looked on the WW website, but came up empty-handed 

Booth fees for the new shows according to information at the Wizard end of show meeting at Chicago will be $800 for a 10x10 retail booth.  Pretty steep for an untested show but less than the fees for the established shows

3 hours ago, seanfingh said:

So many great memories of Andy's show - back when it was at 21st and Shadeland.  

We have been setting up at ASH since 1989 and I agree...loved the Shadeland and 21st location....have lost quite a bit of attendance by moving up north.

Some of the shows in the 90's sported 1k+ attendance....wish there were still that many coming...would be a crazy atmosphere.

That being said we still do great so no complaints from me!

17 hours ago, TheWatcher said:

So they're saying that the official dates for next year's show are Aug 23rd-26th?

These dates are accurate....at the Sunday dealer meeting they confirmed them and stated the printed information that the convention was a week earlier was incorrect.....

On August 29, 2017 at 4:17 PM, Shaolingoat said:

Andy opened the first comic store in that strip center when I was in fourth grade, then sold it to another owner in the early 90s if I remember correctly.  

There used to be a Linder's and a Roselyn Bakery right next to it.  Could get your sugar and comic fix in the same place.

And Andy still runs the ASH Comics Con...Indiana's longest running show....over 30 years!

Next one is Oct 15 for anyone in the vicinity that wants to make the trip....it is located on the North side of Indy at the Caribbean Cove hotel.  Always a good time! 

20 minutes ago, Warlord said:

I made it to the show and had a good time shopping at the few comics dealers in the room.  I managed to spend my entire comics budget for the show.   Mark got his share of that cash and gave me some nice deals!  

Thank you Wayne....always appreciated!

Did well setting up this year at Planet....would have gone back if it was at the same time next year but will not be making the trip in Feb.

On August 8, 2017 at 9:30 AM, 1Cool said:

Anyone make it to this show?  I had some friends set up and sell prints and they said it was a disappointment like last year.  Definitely glad I didn't make the drive down. 

We have set up in Columbus for many a year and are one of the last of the old comic guys.  No complaints sales wise.  Did my normal dealer sales (always get hit up early) and nice customer sales too....add them together equals a great show.

I didn't buy much but did get almost a complete run of the EC slipcase hardback sets I'll be taking to the next few show....man are they heavy though!

My favorite purchase was from the fudge guy....$40 well spent...yum.

7 hours ago, mysterio said:

Any truth to the rumors that they are adding big cities in Texas, like Dallas, San Antonio and/or Houston?

I suppose it's possible....they are shooting for around 35 shows next year.  That being said I don't remember anyone mentioning them specifically.

And come see us at booth 1202 Mark Scott Comics....lots of new inventory from Gold to Silver to Bronze!

21 hours ago, mysterio said:

I'm noticing that Wizard still hasn't released the 2018 schedule they promised would be released in July. Wondering what sorts of difficulties they are having with that...

In Columbus at Sunday mornings meeting they gave an overview of the 2018 schedule and stated it would be finalized in the next 2-3 weeks so look for it soon....several small market shows will be added in addition to what they already have.

Finding cool comics in the wild on the cheap....good times!

3 hours ago, Robot Man said:

Junkin day today. No comics to be found and too much compettition. So when life gives you lemons... Got this large and beautiful advertising tray circa 1910 and this cool item that will be of more interest to you folks.

Love the Batman helmet!!  A very cool item!!

4 hours ago, Junkdrawer said:

1 Buck

Nice one!

That book is either really cheap or really expensive....no in between....

14 hours ago, Nick's Comics said:

Of course no convention would be complete without adding a few books to my collection.  I picked up a high grade Vampi #3, a TMNT #2 1st print

 

The show was a huge success!!!  I had a blast and I can't wait until next year!!!

Glad to help you add those 2 comics to your collection Nick....

14 minutes ago, Bird said:

I went to Ball State for my Ph.D. and saw today that they have a comic estate sale in Muncie coming up! Don't ask where I saw it as I just tried tofind it again and could not. But I wish they were doing that in 1995-1998 when I lived there.

BS and MA from Ball State in the 80's for me....and been in the area ever since!

Have not seen anything local about a estate comic auction here but if you find the info please PM....thanks!

Looks like Steven Spilger in your video....probably bought some of those lots....

6 minutes ago, tabcom said:

 If we can find a few more hoosier GAers, we'll have to get together.

Congrats on the auction wins....looks like some great stuff!

Down Muncie way....

This was an auction I wanted to go to but was set up at the Motor City Con....wish they would have had it on another weekend....the owners would have made quite a bit more money...lol

I briefly met him at Planet Comic Con....Clint's Comics had a nice set up there.  Seemed like a great guy....I hope they catch the perpetrator and they prosecute to the full extent of the law