One of these days, I was going to try setting up a local convention for the "fun" of it. I'm not trying to make a bunch of money but if I can recover my cost of setting up like convention fees for the space, food and other expenses which I can't think of right now, I'll be more than fine with that. Main reason is to talk, meet and interact with collectors and dealers and if possible, buy a few books that are on my want list. Just try to enjoy the experience as much as possible. I know there is a lot of work and effort to setting up in which a lot of it is physical.
I think it would be a real learning experience being on the other side for a change...in not being a buyer walking the convention floor. I know you have to do a lot of organizing and planning on how to setup to attract folks.
It would be just comic books and comic magazines for me.
I hope I can make this happen some day.