Things to Remember When Attending a Game Convention
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2024
- Game Conventions are a fun way of meeting others who share your hobby. This video will help new attendees understand the basic things to consider. While these shows can be alot of fun, I talk about some helpful hints that will help you be realistic about what to expect. What shows are you looking forward to attending? I hope to see many of my fans at the upcoming Portland Retro Gaming Expo, and thank you for the support! Please consider subscribe and liking my channel!
I usually attend Too many games expo, AVGC expo, and Retro Con in the PA/NJ area. I would say buying multiple things from same vendor will let you get a better overall price. Always bring a backpack so you don't have to unload at car multiple times. Finally, one of the biggest things as you mentioned is be polite/courteous to vendors as well as other guests. Games are supposed to be fun and hunting them down at a show can be win win for everyone.
gawd, I love this guy. A contagious smile and an unmatched enthusiasm makes you feel good about gaming culture
the last part with being respectful and good hygiene is really good for going out in public in general. the world would be alot better place if most people did this. Great video as always.
I have been to two Comic Con conventions a Star Wars conventions in Texas and a 10 year Anniversary for Ever Quest in Las Vegas back in 2009 on the day that Micheal Jackson passed away. Going to these conventions are so much fun. Yeah, i highly recommend bringing cash before you show up to the convention, because the ATM's on site might run out of money or might be none at all. Great tips video John!
Just to add about hygiene it can also help cut down on illness. If you (general you) have a cold, wash your hands! Use a tissue. Take extra steps to be mindful of the people around you. It sucks to come back from a fun time and be sick. I came back from NCECA once feeling kinda of blah, only to wake up the following day with pink eye. Anyway, great video John. Hoping this weekend I can get to watching your video. Looking forward Portland.
Its a sad truth that hygiene has to be mentioned.
I already attended the SRGE last weekend. I had a good time meeting with people and buying new games for my collection.
I don't have any other conventions/expos I plan to go to.
Love the video. Love the NW. Excited for PRGE. Very admirable you addressed a tough topic, like hygiene. Giving all the best info. Doing it as only The Immortal can!
Always a good idea to freshen up.
John, it was great to meet you this last weekend in Seattle. Your insight into collecting was even more influential in person. I really appreciate the free copy of your Nuts and Bolts collecting guide. I'm having a blast watching through it right now. Hope to see you again in Portland in October!
It was a pleasure to meet you and glad that you got to watch some of it.
All good points. The hygiene thing is important though, I walked away from a vendor table right after the con opened because one of the patrons had a tremendous odor that covered a wide radius. I actually met John today and he was a hell of a nice guy!
Thanks for the smiles and tips!
Great tips! I'm heading to Classic Game Fest in Austin, TX this weekend take into account all of your suggestions.
I love CGF! I'll be there too, as always!
Great tips. Big fan. Thanks for the videos.
Great tips, thank you. I always try to be fair while negotiating prices.
Great video! Another tip I would recommend is, bring a security bit if your buying an expensive game! You never know! Keep up the great work John!!
Good call, forgot to mention that one. Fakes are getting more common.
What is a security bit?
+C.J. Jones a tool to open game carts up
Venders should also be willing to open up a cart to prove that it's legit before selling it to people.
i have to agree here ANY vendor who is selling expensive carts should not only be will but expecting someone to ask them to open it,
It's really good to get the game in person. Don't have to wait for shipping but more importantly you can see the condition. Hopefully if it works or not lol. Not always. Great video.
I can't believe you mentioned hygiene lmao! Very true lol. Especially bad breath lol. You know when it's so bad you can actually see what they are saying lol.
Great tips John. I go to Midwest Gaming Classic every year in Brookfield Wisconsin. These are all excellent tips!
I attended the MGC the last 2 years and had a blast. Looking forward to next year!
+BawesomeBurf they are announcing the official dates later this month for 2017.
The negotiating on prices is my biggest concern every time because the up front cost of even attending an expo forces me to make up for that cost. Oh wow you got a great deal on a game, well not really if you factor ticket cost. Buying enough stuff might overcome this, but again only if you can score good deals below the averages on ebay, stores, etc.
I haggle with our local game store often. But I've never offered a price that I know would offend the owner because I like the store. I also sometimes take note of stuff that has been collecting dust since the last time I was in and offered to purchase it if it's something I wanted, and haggle a bit.
Last thing you want to do is piss of your local game store owner if you are a collector.
I really love watching your videos .... every time I watch one I can see how happy and passionate you are when speaking about whatever the topic is and seeing you that happy always brightens my day .... keep up the good work ..you are getting better and better at this with each new video you put out
just a extra thought though is seems obvious to some, many vendors prefer cash and will do better deals because they wont have to pay merchant fees etc
A personal tip is to take a poster tube in a backpack as to make sure those goodies stay undamaged,
I would recommend going and just having fun. At the Portland retro there's a large arcade and all kinds of crap going on.
Great tips!! I really Appreciate you’re Knowledge!!👌🏼
ATMs depending on how big con can run out of money during a convention. I been to many of them where I have heard them running out before the end of day 1.
Planning ahead always good.
Great video John! I appreciated you saying about hygiene. One of my biggest complaints because you are in such close proximity to others! Great job.
I've only been to one convention. OGAT in Ohio. It was a fun experience. I'm not sure if it will happen again, but I would love to go back.
Perfect timing. I'm attending my first game convention tomorrow here in Austin. It had not even occurred to me bring cash. I just assumed the vendors would all take credit cards. Thanks for the tips.
Congrats on 10K and very generous giveaway!!!!
...and I commented on the wrong video...lol.
great vid, esp because im going to my first two shows this year. one is portland! i did most of my collecting prior to 2010 so going to the show for the 'experience' mostly but who knows im sure ill buy something. most advice being clean and nice etc. isnt for me but good tips for the younger peeps.
Nice tips! It will be my first time going to a convention next week.
Have fun!
Wow John timely advice! Planning to go to the Game On Expo in AZ! LOL on the hygiene but....you are right! Thanks?
At least it supposed to be under a 100 the weekend of the Game On Expo
Great video! I'm going to be attending the Game On Expo in Arizona. I went to it last year and all these tips that you've give are definitely valid. Love your videos, keep up the great work!
I’m glad you mentioned the showering. 😂
Thanks for the helpful tips John! I've never been to a gaming convention, and I'm pretty bummed that I missed the one in Oaks, PA in June because that's not too far from where I live. Unfortunately I don't personally know too many people who would be interested in shelling out money to attend a convention, but there's always a chance! I will have to get my haggling skills up before I try to strike some deals at one of these events.
Hey John, thank you for this vid! I attended my first game con last year here in AZ, Game On Expo, and I honestly did not know what to expect. Your tips are great and hope more fellow gamers and vendors watch it.
The only thing that caught me off guard was the pricing. I was expecting to pay under ebay/amazon prices, but some vendors were going way out of line on price. Would you recommend to haggle off their marked price or actual game value price? Thank you!
Marked price.
I'm thinking about going to AVGC in Parsippany NJ!
Great video John!
Great video. Love how you don't do many cuts. Being a teacher you're used to presenting and you're very good at it.
Thanks for the advice!
Good Tips!
Good tips!
Good tips
I live in PA and I attended the Toomanygames convention. I would like to go to more. Do you have a listing of some of the game conventions across the country?
Great advice, great vid!
Great advice. Thanks John. Hopefully I'll make It to a convention one of these days.
I myself am going to Gamescom next month!
Thanks for the good advice!!! i am going to my second ever PAX event!!
I am looking forward to the classic gaming area, the PInny Arcade trading and the Indie Gaming floor :D
Sad when we have to do a psa on convention hygrine, but it must be said.
i use physical paper lists for cons......many times my phone signal has been poor and i couldnt access NintendoAge to check my collection tracker....thus leading me to buy manuals and boxes i already owned! :\
hi john, what info do you have about east coast conventions, we're from mass, and there's not a lot out here outside of new york, but thats quite a hike! there's word about a Connecticut based retro convention but it's difficult to figure out, also, are you a seller? or just a collector? (the boxed collection is soooo nice!)
My parents use to tell me you catch more flys with honey than you do with viniger.
Notice "The Immortal" is standing right in front of the "Immortal" game!
Good game. I thought it was ahead for its time.
So basically I'm heading up to the So Cal Retro Gaming Convention next month, February 2019. There's gas, there's hotel, there's admission to get in ($80 for 2 tickets for both days). Are there deals that can be had at these conventions that would justify the cost of paying $80 just to get into the building? I can get a lot of games on e-bay with that money. Is is really worth the cost of admission? And this goes for any convention that charges admission. Let me know. Thanks.
By the way, Your friend Metal Jesus is scheduled to be there. Maybe you can make it down with him. I love the two of you and your videos.
Thanks for talking about hygiene !!! Farts can be funny but if you smell like a fart it's not funny . Plus having onion pits raises the price on everything LOL
lol, hygiene !!! It's the truth man. I have been next to some real stinkers.. Midwest Gaming classic is right around the corner!!
John Hancock and John C. Reilly have EXACTLY the same voice.
For your health
john do you know if there are any retro gaming conventions in florida? I've tried looking online but I guess I dont know what im looking for.
Unfortunately I am a West Coast person, and know less about ones in the South and East Coast. Sorry.
Greensboro, NC is having its first retro convention in October! I live in Charlotte and will be attending.
Didn't realize hygiene was a problem at these. Probably should have been first on this list :)
thumbs up for good hygiene!
I went to a convention last week (hard to come by here in Australia) and was standing in line and tried to talk to the guys behind us and they totally shut me down lol .. Total Arrogant jerks talking about the Super Famicom and the Super Potato Game store from Japan - they thought they knew it all mate, if they didn't want people talking to them then maybe they shouldn't of been talking so loud to be the obvious centre of all the attention
are u ok dude, sounds like u having trouble breathing??????
I am good, never felt better
Nope, just felt like showing the hair off
There are dishonest vendors at these shows. Broken games and hardware are not common, but it happens. These vendors are usually obvious if you regularly attend; note the vendors you buy from successfully, for the next show. Also, sometimes you will see a vendor who is just a dude selling his collection...these guys can give the best deal, and sometimes some gems in their collection.
cash is king
Every year I stand in line next to people who smell like shit.Really people get with it and come clean please.
Probably shouldn't go to a convention if you can't remember to shower. Shocked you had to even mention that.
HYGIENE IS VERY IMPORTANT !!!!!! Don't forget the deodorant
i hate resellers n ppl that base prices by ebay and shit like that they ruin collecting in my point of view
like contra is notr worth no 70 dollars