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<blockquote data-quote="HinterWelt" data-source="post: 3684735" data-attributes="member: 14785"><p>Well, I guess it comes down to what you think the shrinkage is due to. I assume you think it is related to the lack of conventions in the area so the question is, what worked in the past? I thought someone ran a Milwaukee con...an outfit that kind of took over after Gen Con left...I cannot recall their name to save my life but I seem to remember they were shooting for a fairly large con. I think the key you should focus on would be sustainable first and foremost. Maybe looking to getting an experienced con manager. A lot of times it is not the "events" that suck but the infrastructure. Gen Con a couple years back nearly killed itself based on huge lines, computer viruses and general poor infra-structure. So, I would look at what you think the largest con you can support is, then go from there and not the other way around. So, if you are going to do it all yourself, smaller. If you will have experienced team of con organizers, larger. </p><p></p><p>Also, date seems critical. When to have it almost seems more important than what you will have there. Something early maybe. Winter cons don't seem to do too great (for me it would be travel concerns) but something in May or June might be good.</p><p></p><p>As for funding it, I don't mind paying some for the booth just not Gen Con prices on a new con. So, yeah, I would cover rental fees for the table, chairs and backdrop (if any) and maybe a bit for the space. Maybe $50-$80? I know, you can;t nail it down and I am not asking you too but just trying to give a small press tolerance level for you. I am not sure that some would even be cool with that. Although, if you let them share tables at no additional price it would be a strong incentive.</p><p></p><p>Just some rambling thoughts.</p><p>Bill</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HinterWelt, post: 3684735, member: 14785"] Well, I guess it comes down to what you think the shrinkage is due to. I assume you think it is related to the lack of conventions in the area so the question is, what worked in the past? I thought someone ran a Milwaukee con...an outfit that kind of took over after Gen Con left...I cannot recall their name to save my life but I seem to remember they were shooting for a fairly large con. I think the key you should focus on would be sustainable first and foremost. Maybe looking to getting an experienced con manager. A lot of times it is not the "events" that suck but the infrastructure. Gen Con a couple years back nearly killed itself based on huge lines, computer viruses and general poor infra-structure. So, I would look at what you think the largest con you can support is, then go from there and not the other way around. So, if you are going to do it all yourself, smaller. If you will have experienced team of con organizers, larger. Also, date seems critical. When to have it almost seems more important than what you will have there. Something early maybe. Winter cons don't seem to do too great (for me it would be travel concerns) but something in May or June might be good. As for funding it, I don't mind paying some for the booth just not Gen Con prices on a new con. So, yeah, I would cover rental fees for the table, chairs and backdrop (if any) and maybe a bit for the space. Maybe $50-$80? I know, you can;t nail it down and I am not asking you too but just trying to give a small press tolerance level for you. I am not sure that some would even be cool with that. Although, if you let them share tables at no additional price it would be a strong incentive. Just some rambling thoughts. Bill [/QUOTE]
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