Well I faxed in my registration to Botcon.
And I feel so very very dirty. Not to mention utterly lame and disappointed in myself.
I guess it is because I know deep down I've outgrown this kind of thing and I'm only going because we were stupid enough to book non-refundable airfare without knowing a damn thing about this convention.
Let's face facts kids: There's not a whole helluva lot different from one convention to the next.
In fact, other than a different toy set, each con is practically identical with the same panels going on and the same exact questions being asked and the same exact answers being given.
The same dealers with basically the same things plus whatever may be recent and all of them with pretty much the same pricing.
Over and over and over.
I'm trying to rationalize this as a "vacation to see friends in Boston" but that is only going so far with me.
And spending hundreds of dollars to see people at Botcon isn't a decent rationalization either.
I've definitely outgrown this thing.
What adult in their right mind pays for airfare to a convention without knowing what the fuck will be going on at the convention?
I certainly have never done that for the publishing and IT conventions I've travelled to over the past few years. Why should this be any different???
I'm looking at the "brochure" and I'm just totally blown away at how utterly stupid I am for having committed to this and committed to spending the cash for this.
I'm too old to waste this kind of money on frivolous bullshit.
I think I can say for certain that this'll pretty much be my last attendance at a Botcon.
There's just no valid reason to go anymore. All of the info will be on the internet. All of the toys will be available on ebay for a price.
I don't think there's enough alcohol in Rhode Island to make this trip worth it.
Here's hoping seeing A. in Boston makes me feel less guilt about wasting the money.
You could have always just used the airfare to see Boston only.
Yup! Hence why I feel so dirty right now.
The fan meltdown over Hasbro sticking the rest of the classics seekers in the overpriced exclusive set was predictable, but this time I think the boards' the reaction is actually warranted.
I would love to own that set but $329??? That's completely insane.
Somebody should start tracking the Transformers items you could get for $329 on eBay over the next month or so to put that proce in perspective. I could pick up a MIB star Sabre (or pretty much any other G1 Bot) for that!
You want a G1 Star Saber for that price?
I've got one to sell soon.
Aw, c'mon, it won't be that bad. You might have a little fun. Besides, if you really want to, you can sell all your convention toys when it's over, and pretty much pay for your trip.
I'm thinking more and more of renting a car. My cousin K1 lives within a short drive, and there's lots of other stuff to do.
But, on the other hand, Evebird is correct. And, without the toy costs, it's not a bad trip at all.
Yeah I faxed mine in as well like literally 2 hours after they posted it online and still ended up on the waiting list for the Customs class. I am SO disappointed. ; ;
Nala - You planning on selling off some of your collection soon?
No way?!?!?
DL: I've been trying to figure out what to sell for over a year.
I had this massive pile of extra stuff but it ended up getting boxed up and never really sold off.
The problem is I just don't have the time. My whole life is pretty much devoted to the house this past year.
Wow. The TF collector-master is considering selling some of his collection ... whoa.
Best of luck working on the house.
:)
*Eagerly awaits list*