mysterio Posted June 14, 2019 Author Share Posted June 14, 2019 5 hours ago, BriD. said: The ticket sales for this show seem odd. Twice now I've seen it go from general admission sold out to early bird discounted 4 day g/a passes available (which you can buy now if you thought it was sold out). I still think it’s more odd to be selling tickets for a show with no guest list. MSGComics and TheWatcher 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Memories Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 At a good price too $60 for a 4 day pass is the lowest I have seen any of the major shows still odd with the guests though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterio Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share Posted June 22, 2019 Two months from today, still no guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWatcher Posted June 22, 2019 Share Posted June 22, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsilverjanet Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 On 6/22/2019 at 11:14 AM, mysterio said: Two months from today, still no guests. Stalker alert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inapicklecomics Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Wizard World is also trying a brand new price method for booths. They start at $500 for a 10x10 booth. It’s for all shows except Chicago though. They are still at the original pricing for Chicago. It also said in the email that the lineup announcements should come around the end of this month for Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterio Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 14 hours ago, inapicklecomics said: Wizard World is also trying a brand new price method for booths. They start at $500 for a 10x10 booth. It’s for all shows except Chicago though. They are still at the original pricing for Chicago. It also said in the email that the lineup announcements should come around the end of this month for Chicago. Hi Josh! The plot thickens even further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Memories Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 In addition to the new price drop, Wizard has announced that all sellers who reserved at the higher rate, would receive a retroactive credit so they will pay the new lower rate, If they applied that to Chicago the cost would be immense, especially as this is their most expensive show as far as booth cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterio Posted June 24, 2019 Author Share Posted June 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Golden Memories said: In addition to the new price drop, Wizard has announced that all sellers who reserved at the higher rate, would receive a retroactive credit so they will pay the new lower rate, If they applied that to Chicago the cost would be immense, especially as this is their most expensive show as far as booth cost Can those dealers take that credit as a refund of the excess fees paid, or are they forced to apply them to a future Wizard show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Memories Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 That was not specified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggy Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I'm in for this dumpster fire. Booked hotel and flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsilverjanet Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsilverjanet Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 What’s the booth cost for Chicago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWatcher Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 29 minutes ago, greggy said: I'm in for this dumpster fire. Booked hotel and flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FineCollector Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) I was considering this con for the first time, rather than Toronto, which I've been to several times. Chicago sounds like fun in theory, but not if the comic vendors are abandoning the ship. Edit: zero interest in guests, just comics. Edited June 25, 2019 by FineCollector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Memories Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Guest and exhibitor list posted for Ohio Damn, I would love to do this show but its the same weekend as Baltimore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red84 Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Guest list announced today! Jason Momoa, Aquaman himself will be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Memories Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 This seems to be the New Operative Norm, 1 Hot Comic related Celeberity, (JM auto =$125 +$15 authentication fee) and A group of other Comic TV and Movie guests, Including Dean Cain and Henry Winkler, .As I stated before, I do not believe that the HOT guests help the dealers, other then bringing in additional attendees which can bolster the admission take , which makes future shows possible Artist List posted as well Maybe I'm getting old, But I only saw 2 names I recognized , assuming updates will follow Looks like a good autograph show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterio Posted June 26, 2019 Author Share Posted June 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Golden Memories said: This seems to be the New Operative Norm, 1 Hot Comic related Celeberity, (JM auto =$125 +$15 authentication fee) and A group of other Comic TV and Movie guests, Including Dean Cain and Henry Winkler, .As I stated before, I do not believe that the HOT guests help the dealers, other then bringing in additional attendees which can bolster the admission take , which makes future shows possible Artist List posted as well Maybe I'm getting old, But I only saw 2 names I recognized , assuming updates will follow Looks like a good autograph show That was basically the point I was trying to make earlier. If these "pop culture" phenomena are what it takes to make 90% of the large shows run so I have an opportunity to buy comics, then I'll put up with it. jsilverjanet, SkOw and TheWatcher 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Memories Posted June 28, 2019 Share Posted June 28, 2019 Ace Just announced Jon Snow, Possibly the THE hottest pop culture star of the Moment. (Not to mention Captain marvel) Ace show is in the same venue 60 days away , That highlights my previous premise that celebrities provide a dubious benefit to comic shows The comic Buyers are going to Chicago, gaurenteed BUT the autograph people now have a choice, WW , Ace, or both Considering the admission and signing fees I am guessing a good percentage are going to have to make a choice IF Chicago was the Chicago of 10 years ago, It wouldn't have made a difference, But the new emphasis on POP culture stars has now led to the Battle of the autographs WW Chicago : Jason Mamoa (auto $80.00) + enough other talent to insure the auto peoples charge cards are going to be maxed out Ace Chicago 2 months Later : Brie Larson -captain marvel (auto tickets already sold out at $200, Photo ops at $200 nearly sold out ) & Jon snow (so far) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...