Shirne Convention in LA

dino · Post by **dino** » Sun Jul 18, 2004 4:43 pm

Just got back from the convention, its still going on for another two or three hours. Not many valiants at the show but there were TONS of people asking for valiants. I saw one guy snag a Magnus #12 for $8 and ask around for pre unity. Anyone else go? Even you unregistered lurkers? or was he someone who heard about valiant from somewhere else????

soundoftheuniverse · Post by **soundoftheuniverse** » Sun Jul 18, 2004 5:22 pm

People are bugging out up here for Valiants also. Guy went into our LSC and offered a whopping $50 for a Unity Red... hehe. Needless to say he's still looking.

Hey Dino. How many nice size conventions do they have in your area. Up here in Seattle we only have a single decent one a year.

dino · Post by **dino** » Sun Jul 18, 2004 5:31 pm

We've got the shrine convention (sometimes its in passadena) every month

Then Wizard World LA once a year and the San Diego Comic Con is only two hours away

I'm making up for all those years in Hong Kong when we had only one comic store for 7 million people and they would charge 6 times cover price on new issues and whatever they wanted to on back issues (death of superman set was $200 in 1994)

tanord · Post by **tanord** » Sun Jul 18, 2004 5:46 pm

how much do they charge for admission at these conventions?

dino · Post by **dino** » Sun Jul 18, 2004 5:51 pm

$6 and they give out free crap, this month it was two anaconda posters and a daily bugle baseball cap
$10 is the premium price and you get more stuff, this month it was the above crap AND an irobot tee shirt and key chain

Brother J · Post by **Brother J** » Sun Jul 18, 2004 5:55 pm

how much do they charge for admission at these conventions?

Local shows usually aren't too expensive, especially if there aren't any famous guests. There are two local shows near me, one is free admission as long as you bring in the postcard they send to you in the mail. The other show just increased admission from $1 to $2. This show is in the cramped banquet room of an old, smelly bowling alley and since it's the only local show in all of Milwaukee, it's almost always packed and you can barely move around.

Wizard World shows are a lot more expensive, it was $20 last year for advance tickets. I decided not to go this year, since my main pupose in going to shows is to look for bargains, and spending the $40 for tickets for my wife and I kind of offsets the bargains somewhat.

dino · Post by **dino** » Sun Jul 18, 2004 6:02 pm

Ernie Hudson, the guy that played that ogre captain in Lotr's, Tyler Kirkham (strikeforce), David Nkakyama (proximity effect) and Mike Choi (witchblade) were all there. the artists were doing free sketchs but I didnt get one coz I didnt think they would do a magnus one for me.

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Sun Jul 18, 2004 9:24 pm

<laughs REALLY hard>....

It was actually $5 Dino. And nice to finally meet you in person.

Small World #563

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Sun Jul 18, 2004 9:33 pm

And there's, unfortunately, nothing worth getting at the Shrine. I had to work to spend $200. I DID get the aforementioned Magnus #12 for $5, plus a New Mutants #87 for $5, Punisher's #9 and #10 for $1 each...

...and the highlight of the show....a New Gods #6 from the 1984 'reprint' mini series...it's the last issue, and it was all NEW, and led right into the Hunger Dogs graphic novel...which was the last DC work Jack Kirby did.

Also snagged Spect Spiderman #27 & #28 for $1 each, a sharp copy of DC 100 Page #15 for $5, coupla Swamp Thing Annual #2's for $1.50, and a Power Man & Iron Fist #50 for 25 cents.

But...you have to wade through mounds and mounds and mounds of overpriced crap to find the gems, and even THEN it's a crapshoot. <shrug>

And hey....I didn't get my baseball cap!

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Sun Jul 18, 2004 9:36 pm

Oh, and one more thing....convention organizers REALLLLLY need to set up different admission scales for people who JUST want to go spend money on comics. If you don't want to see teh shows, the panels, the 'free' signings, the guy who played Spawn in the cartoon, etc etc etc etc etc...but JUST want to spend MONEY on comics...then you shouldn't be charged $20+ to do it.

It wouldn't be difficult. The dealers are usually in seperate rooms anyways.

sonicdan · Post by **sonicdan** » Sun Jul 18, 2004 10:38 pm

I went to a regional hotel show today in Omaha/Council Bluffs.
Had pretty good luck there...
I came back with over 100 later run Valiants & Acclaims, 5 Solar #1s, Solar #2,3,
Magus #3, 7, Deathmate Advance preview, 7 Acclaim retailer review copies, Shadowman V3 4,5, an EW#27 VVSS, and a small stack of Magnus Robot Fighter #25 V.V.S.S.

Take a look

I talked to someone there who knew of this site and mine. He helped me
pull out some of the Valiants in the bins. (thanks dude!)
DAN

cjv · Post by **cjv** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 12:04 am

Man, I need to find some local VVSS issues - gotta get 100%!!!

Chris

depluto · Post by **depluto** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 10:56 am

I envy you guys. The closest thing to a real con around here is in Orlando (2 hours drive at $2 a gallon), and it cost $18 to get in, $7 to park, $3 for a soda ... and there there aren't that many comic bargains in there.

Grrr. Never again.

wrunow · Post by **wrunow** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 11:11 am

I went to a local show last week, haven't been in a couple of years, virtually no Valiants and no interest, it will be interesting to see what happens at the next one i go to. There is one coming up in Portland Maine in the fall.

dino · Post by **dino** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 1:19 pm

ZephyrWasHOT!! wrote:<laughs REALLY hard>....

It was actually $5 Dino. And nice to finally meet you in person.

Small World #563

Hey Zeph that was you!!! Your very different then what I expected but a machine at finding comics. I made sure not to bother with the boxes u had been through after I went through a dozen and found zippo.

You're right the shrine sucks but I live 2 mins away so its not much hassle for me. This month was really thin though, probably coz of San Diego. I did manage to get Daredevil #158, Astonishing Tales #25, Uncanny #268, 266 & 103 for $5 each all in VF+ or NM-

whetteon · Post by **whetteon** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 2:05 pm

dino wrote:
ZephyrWasHOT!! wrote:<laughs REALLY hard>....

It was actually $5 Dino. And nice to finally meet you in person.

Small World #563
Hey Zeph that was you!!! Your very different then what I expected but a machine at finding comics. I made sure not to bother with the boxes u had been through after I went through a dozen and found zippo.

You're right the shrine sucks but I live 2 mins away so its not much hassle for me. This month was really thin though, probably coz of San Diego. I did manage to get Daredevil #158, Astonishing Tales #25, Uncanny #268, 266 & 103 for $5 each all in VF+ or NM-

i'll triple your profits on the Daredevil #158 $15!

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 5:22 pm

dino wrote:
ZephyrWasHOT!! wrote:<laughs REALLY hard>....

It was actually $5 Dino. And nice to finally meet you in person.

Small World #563
Hey Zeph that was you!!! Your very different then what I expected but a machine at finding comics. I made sure not to bother with the boxes u had been through after I went through a dozen and found zippo.

You're right the shrine sucks but I live 2 mins away so its not much hassle for me. This month was really thin though, probably coz of San Diego. I did manage to get Daredevil #158, Astonishing Tales #25, Uncanny #268, 266 & 103 for $5 each all in VF+ or NM-

You actually got those books? Yesterday? Yer KILLIN ME. ARGH!!!

Ok, not so much on the #268...but the REST...ARGH!!!! *SQUEE*! Where'd you find them? (This I GOTTA know!)

So, I don't feel bad for paying a net of $2 for the Magnus #12 (I talked the guy down to $20). That was you asking about the Spidey #299 and #300? The guy says '$80'. I almost laughed.

And....how was I different...(he asks, trepidatiously)?

Yeah, it's almost not worth it anymore to me. $6 to get in, who KNOWS how much in gas, 1/2 drive WITHOUT traffic....sigh. And dealers who pull out overstreet for each and every book. What a waste. I get so discouraged wading through long box after long box of crap to find these hidden gems.

dino · Post by **dino** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 5:34 pm

You actually got those books? Yesterday? Yer KILLIN ME. ARGH!!!

Ok, not so much on the #268...but the REST...ARGH!!!! *SQUEE*! Where'd you find them? (This I GOTTA know!)

There was a dealer selling DVDs, candy and books from 3 boxes. I usually buy .25c crap from him so I paid him a visit, this time he brought the wrong books. He brought is nicer ones by mistake. He said he'd give me 1/2 off on the tagged prices which must have been from 1997. There was quite a few more like older batmans, actions etc but those arent really my bag. Well they are i just dont know what is the right price to pay so i stayed away.

So, I don't feel bad for paying a net of $2 for the Magnus #12 (I talked the guy down to $20). That was you asking about the Spidey #299 and #300? The guy says '$80'. I almost laughed.

That was me, I went back to see if you picked up that magnus, i was willing to pay his $8. I pretty much gave up on him when he quoted $80, what was he thinking the book was VF- at best.

And....how was I different...(he asks, trepidatiously)?

I pictured the stereotype - fat fanboy. I definitly didn't think you'd be bald

(you can call it what u want mate)

Yeah, it's almost not worth it anymore to me. $6 to get in, who KNOWS how much in gas, 1/2 drive WITHOUT traffic....sigh. And dealers who pull out overstreet for each and every book. What a waste. I get so discouraged wading through long box after long box of crap to find these hidden gems.

The shrine can be a real waste some months but I like it coz the crowd is so crap dealers are willing to make crazy deals at the end of the day so that they didn't waste thier time. I once got a fine set of hulk 180-182 as part of 20 books for $10 set. I felt so bad I only took 10 books

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 8:49 pm

dino wrote: I pictured the stereotype - fat fanboy. I definitly didn't think you'd be bald (you can call it what u want mate)

It's called SHAVED. And you pictured 'fat fanboy'? Gee, THANKS. Beyotch. I guess I should be THANKFUL that I didn't fit your stereotype...MUCH.

Well, truth be told I didn't think you'd be so.....SHORT. What, 5'1"? <smirk> You best keep in mind, boy, that I can squash you like a bug.

As you now know, I'm not a small guy.

Fat fanboy...<mumble, mumble, mutter>. SHEESH.

Now I don't feel bad that I almost smacked you if you got close to the Valiants.

Did you hear me growling?

depluto · Post by **depluto** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 8:54 pm

ZephyrWasHOT!! · Post by **ZephyrWasHOT!!** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 9:06 pm

depluto wrote:

That's about the sum of it.

dino · Post by **dino** » Mon Jul 19, 2004 9:21 pm

ZephyrWasHOT!! wrote:
depluto wrote:
That's about the sum of it.

HAHAHAHA

I'm at least 5'5" btw!!! And I stayed away from the valiants...i was too busy being a scam victum for that $80 spidey 300!

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