Room 217 Comic Con at the Holiday Inn

[Buck Biggins]

I pulled myself out of bed at 6:00 this morning to drive 1.5 hours to the Indianapolis Convention. An hour into the drive I received a call from dealer Leroy Harper who informs me the show is cancelled. Apparently the roof at the Holiday Inn hall was leaking pretty badly and they feared a collapse. So the show was cancelled. Leroy had booked a hotel room the night before and set up show in his hotel room. So I attended my first Hotel Room convention. I actually had a great time but was pressed for time(as usual). It was nice with light background music and no announcements. Leroy had the boxes nicely laid out throughout his room and was very nice to everyone.

 

The promoter told show attendees that he had set up shop in his room to drive business his way. Nice effort to help the Leroy out. It was a good time and a different type of convention. I actually would prefer this type of convention more as it was very relaxed and created a more personal atmosphere in buying.

 

Here are some of my pickups. Thanks again Leroy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Pirate]

so was it cancelled or not?

[Buck Biggins]

It was cancelled but Leroy saved the day by setting up in his hotel room. Quick thinking.

[HouseofComics.Com]

This was a great story. I have a feeling LeRoy did just fine. Kind of reminds me of our Open Houses which are basically a one-dealer con.

 

Marc