Questions about upcoming Botcon 2010

Needless to say, I was excited to see when they said Botcon 2010 will be held in Orlando, florida. Not exactly Miami, but close enough. I think I can actually get out there. Of course, it will be my first Botcon, and maybe my only chance to see what it's all about. So I want to get some information from Botcon regulars. Please give me the info I need to make it out there. This is what I want to know:
1. I see they put out reservation packages for a discount price at the hotel. Thats cool, but first I want to confirm tickets will be available for the actual event before I book a hotel. I havent seen that yet in the Botcon website provided.Where do I purchace tickets to attend Botcon ??? I would prefer a phone number I can call rather than a website. Once I have confirmed that have tickets then I will feel comfortable to make reservations for the hotel.
2. I did some research on Botcon 2009 and saw the price was about $300 a person which includes a set of exclusive figures. Are there different packages you can purchace if you wish to attend the events but not get the exclusive figures if you dont like them ??? I know they show them in advance. Or are packages available if you wish to not attend certain events ??? I just wanna know all my options ???
3. There was a typo between the 2 sites as one said Botcon was from Monday through Sunday and the main website said it was June 24th-27th. I guessing this is the actual duration of the event. (4 days) am I correct ???
4. Is there any dress code to attend any particular funtion at Botcon ??? Dinners, ceromonies. etc. Im a hip hop fan so I tend to dress causal unless told otherwise.
5. What can I expect besides tables from companies showcasing future products and dealers selling both new and used figures ??? Ive never been to any kind of convention before. Clue me in.
6. How are the prices on used transformers ??? Ive never been a fan of keeping figures "in the box" and I would like to know what are my chances are of snagging a few figures I want for fair prices. Is the "for sale" section kind of like a Hasbro flea market ??? Do the sellers bargin for cash ???
Anybody who can answer some or all of these questions please help me out so I can make my decision. and of course Im open to meeting up with any cool people from this website if I go out there.
Thanks,
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1. I see they put out reservation packages for a discount price at the hotel. Thats cool, but first I want to confirm tickets will be available for the actual event before I book a hotel. I havent seen that yet in the Botcon website provided.Where do I purchace tickets to attend Botcon ??? I would prefer a phone number I can call rather than a website. Once I have confirmed that have tickets then I will feel comfortable to make reservations for the hotel.
2. I did some research on Botcon 2009 and saw the price was about $300 a person which includes a set of exclusive figures. Are there different packages you can purchace if you wish to attend the events but not get the exclusive figures if you dont like them ??? I know they show them in advance. Or are packages available if you wish to not attend certain events ??? I just wanna know all my options ???
3. There was a typo between the 2 sites as one said Botcon was from Monday through Sunday and the main website said it was June 24th-27th. I guessing this is the actual duration of the event. (4 days) am I correct ???
4. Is there any dress code to attend any particular funtion at Botcon ??? Dinners, ceromonies. etc. Im a hip hop fan so I tend to dress causal unless told otherwise.
5. What can I expect besides tables from companies showcasing future products and dealers selling both new and used figures ??? Ive never been to any kind of convention before. Clue me in.
6. How are the prices on used transformers ??? Ive never been a fan of keeping figures "in the box" and I would like to know what are my chances are of snagging a few figures I want for fair prices. Is the "for sale" section kind of like a Hasbro flea market ??? Do the sellers bargin for cash ???
Anybody who can answer some or all of these questions please help me out so I can make my decision. and of course Im open to meeting up with any cool people from this website if I go out there.
Thanks,
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