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So, precisely how much does it cost to attend Botcon?

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So, precisely how much does it cost to attend Botcon?

Postby Basketball Jones » Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:05 pm

I was under the impression the cost to attend was approximately $300, but this text excerpt from the Rhode Island Convention Center indicates otherwise:

06/ 28 - 7/01

BotCon 2007
Exhibition Halls A/D, Ballrooms A-E and Meeting Rooms 553, 555, & 556. Estimated Attendance: 2,000 people. Event Hours: Saturday Early Bird 9:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Sunday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Admission: Saturday Early Bird: $50.00; Regular Hours: $10.00 for Adults, $5.00 for children ages 5-12, and children under 5 are free. This is a Hasbro sponsored event. Exclusive transformer figure sets available only at the show. Dealer booths are available. For more information, please contact the Transformers Collectors' Club at (817) 448-9863 or visit their website at http://www.botcon.com. This event is open to the public.

So, how much does it cost to attend the show?
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Postby Bed Bugs » Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:27 pm

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Thanks for finding that! And to answer your question, there are several rates. The one's listed are the lowest ones. The best package (which includes the toy boxset, the free attendee toy, and all the Q&A panels) will be approximately less than $300.
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Postby Liege Evilmus » Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:38 pm

... Exclusive sets availible only at the show, Ebay, BBTS, and all points north...
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Postby Flashwave » Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:43 pm

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Postby Flashwave » Fri Feb 09, 2007 9:44 pm

Motto: "Our society's downfall will not be this war. The war IS our society. That which will get us will be the little things. Some humanoid race, some tossed cannon, the little things that no one looks out for. THAT is for what we must be vigilant."
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BTW, any news on the "extra curricular' Stufff? Tours, advanced screenings of the new movie, and all other points they were selling last year?
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Postby Bed Bugs » Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:05 pm

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I personally feel that the estimated attendace (2000 people) is WAY too low. This is going to be huge, and very crowded.
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Postby Autobobby1 » Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:17 pm

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Exactly why I'm not going. Big crowds, too many people.
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Postby Bed Bugs » Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:22 pm

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So go, get your toys, and leave. :) There's nothing wrong with staying in your room. I did it during parts of the convention.
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Postby Autobobby1 » Fri Feb 09, 2007 10:31 pm

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I live in Connecticut, anyway. Going to Rhode Island for 3 days, without a hotel room, is almost impossible at this point.
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Re: So, precisely how much does it cost to attend Botcon?

Postby Nemesis_Apoc » Fri Feb 09, 2007 11:00 pm

Basketball Jones wrote:So, how much does it cost to attend the show?


TOO **** MUCH! But totally worth it in the end.
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Postby Tigertrack » Sat Feb 10, 2007 6:40 am

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Yeah, I'm waiting to sign up. And of course hear about the exclusives. And while it could be crowded, being part of the club or buying the 'Primus' package, allows one times without the general public, so one can peruse without the huge crowd.

Hmmm...they're already a little behind, I thought they had said sign up would be in the first month of the new year. Now I'm just being really picky. I can wait, cause I know they are doing things to finalize a QUALITY event.
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Postby Stormrider » Sat Feb 10, 2007 7:13 am

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Is it worth it to attend 3 days?
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Postby Prowl20 » Sat Feb 10, 2007 2:25 pm

Wait, so its in Rhode Island this year?! HOLY ****, I need to go. :sad:
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Postby Bed Bugs » Sat Feb 10, 2007 2:32 pm

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Prowl20 wrote:Wait, so its in Rhode Island this year?! HOLY ****, I need to go. :sad:


:lol: Welcome to last Fall.

But anyway, yes, you do need to go, EVERYBODY needs to go. :D
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Postby Optimist_Prime » Sat Feb 10, 2007 4:07 pm

Im pumped, :shock: cant ****in wait to go. Just about to book hotel room. See ya in June :grin:
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Postby Screambug » Sat Feb 10, 2007 6:33 pm

Yep, it cost bread to stay in a hotel for a few days, too. :P
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