tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392159341550196250.post2918883326116759474..comments2023-11-06T20:59:02.254-08:00Comments on Comic-Con Guide: 16 weeks until Comic ConValeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06289772971099476495noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392159341550196250.post-3152853341289972122013-04-01T21:28:22.833-07:002013-04-01T21:28:22.833-07:00Thanks, Antonio. I like your adapter advice in par...Thanks, Antonio. I like your adapter advice in particular. I've had a hard time trying to recharge anything at the convention center the last few years and having spare batteries and supplies is smart.<br /><br />Thanks also for verifying what I've heard about Con vendors. I'm strictly about the buying when I'm there, but I've heard from friends that you won't get a good price for anything you're selling unless it's rare and guaranteed to move.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12998210733189467877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4392159341550196250.post-5004025891809061952013-04-01T14:42:26.823-07:002013-04-01T14:42:26.823-07:00This is sound advice. We chatted about hotels befo...This is sound advice. We chatted about hotels before- the ones I get are usually an internet rate and require payment in full at the time you make the reservation. Aside from getting a jump on simply obtaining a hotel room, his makes budgeting a lot easier, as, aside from whatever toys you buy (some buy a LOT!), your hotel reservation will likely be the most expensive item on your list, even if you're splitting that cost amongst friends (remember, a single person has to make that reservation and hold their cohorts accountable). Having that sort of money spent and out of the way should make it easier to budget the rest of the Con.<br /><br />Speak of toys, some folks, if they're flying, railing, or bussing it, may want to consider shipping in their budget. You know who you are- I can hardly move around that pile of shiny new Macross and Voltron toys you bought, stacked in their boxes around your chair at Rockin Baja. It's much easier, and much more considerate to others on your flight, to employ services from Fedex or UPS to ship it all home, than try to cram it all in the overhead bin. If you're driving, however, and can still see out your rear view, knock yourself out.<br /><br />As for MAKING money, convention vendors are the LAST people I would sell to. They're there to make a dollar, and/or unload as much as they can so they have less to pack up later, not the opposite. It may work out well, however, if you have something for trade which is worth trading.<br /><br />Additionally: batteries, batteries, batteries! If you're willing to drag that obnoxious WB swag bag around for four days, you can handle a few extra batteries for your camera and/or phone. And, maybe, laptop. Unless, of course, your hotel is close enough you don't mind making the trip to swap out supplies- just hope you can schedule this well if there's anything important you need to capture and don't want to risk missing, or risk having a device die on you 15 minutes into it. You might also want to have a power adapter on hand- CNET has their Base Station at Lou and Mickey's, on 5th and Harbor, complete with recharge stations for your gadgets. If you're attending as a pro, you can recharge in the pro lounge, which is normally upstairs, in the convention center (and if you're in the pro lounge, and really want to be a hero, sans costume, bring a portable power strip, too, as outlets are limited, and everyone loves someone who shares). I can't speak to whether or not press also has a lounge, but they very well might.Antonio Malcolmhttp://antoniomalcolm.comnoreply@blogger.com