OTAKON 2007 - And so it continues...

AngelfanA16 · Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:27 pm Post subject:

As a hopeful of going to Otakon next year, i wanted to know how much the whole experience is going to cost. I know all the cases vary, but what is the average amount of money that is spent during the experience per person? Factoring in hotel, transportation, food, admission, and other stuff like that, (and of course, airfare). All estimates are greatly appreciated.
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**Tabby** · Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:47 pm Post subject:

Airfare I really can't tell you, since it depends on your location, and what type of airline you fly on.

Admission: 50
food: Depends how much you eat. I usually factor in a good 100 for food, since my body only requires one meal a day. I don't think I spent that much, cause I always buy from the little sammich stand in the inner harbor court.
hotel: Also depends if you go with people, and what hotel. Days Inn is the cheapest, while the Sheraton can get rather pricey.
Then there's the bus from BWI to the convention center, which is I -think-... 11 bucks?
then whatever amount of money you limit yourself in the dealers room.
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RX Maverick · Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 17

Grrrrrrrrrrr..... Ok there was a wasted hour. To sum up my nice post, I called, no inputs we'll need converters. I searched for converters and had some nice links. Basically do a Google Checkout search for Philips PH-61155 ($11 to $20) and Best Buy has one for $19. I had some nice links and other stuff but...

Also please check into why I can't post links.

Zippo · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:03 am Post subject:

Thanks for looking into to, Maverick! We don't have Best Buys in Canada - we have Future Shop (which is owned by Best Buy)... but FS doesn't seem to carry that product... the only thing close to it is around CAD$40, which is still about USD$37. Perhaps someone near a Best Buy could purchase one of these Philips PH-61155's and bring it to me at the con? I'd be happy to reimburse the purchaser via PayPal :D
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**Ryouko** · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:24 am Post subject:

I am reposting this again, since it is now two pages back. Please note that the deadline now to pay will be July 5th. That is two weeks before the con. If there is a problem with this, please send me a PM immediatly.

The rate per person for our Days Inn hotel block has been figured out to be $150 per person, for Thursday through Monday.

Rooms 1 and 2 will pay IZU.
Paypal: izumichan@gmail.com
Paypal is preferred but if that's not possible for you we can work something out.

Rooms 3 and 4 will pay ME.
My Paypal: forte@rockman-exe.com
Paypal preferred, or please PM me for my address if mailing a check or money order.

Room 1:
-Ryouko (PAID)
-Nobi
-Tabby
-Izu (PAID)
-Pyo

Room 2:
-Jace (PAID)
-Marisa
-Terra
-Yuriko (PAID)
-Wes (PAID)

Room 3:
-C.E. (PAID)
-Hardcore Hecxz (PAID)
-Henry (PAID)
-Navid (PAID)
-GM Link (paying by check)

Room 4:
-Maq (PAID)
-Gyrick (Pays Izu)
-RX Maverick (PAID)
-Greg (PAID)
-Brandi (PAID)

Room 5:
-Ruby-chan's Crew

Room 6:
-The Newfies
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RX Maverick · Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 17

**Tabby** · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 12:43 pm Post subject:

Jace says he sent off payment to Izu. o.o
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RX Maverick · Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 17

Here we go:

Best Buy - Dynex® RF Modulator AV Signal Converter Model: WS-007 - $18.89

Ritz Camera - Philips 2 Way A/V Selector with Stereo RF Modulator Mfr # PH-61155 - $10.55

Oh, 7 days AND 20 posts, well that's why my link won't work... I won't hit 20 posts until next Otakon...

Hardcore Hecxz · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:46 pm Post subject:

Zippo · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 1:50 pm Post subject:

**Ryouko** · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:10 pm Post subject:

Tabby: Izu's been sick, so she probably hasn't checked recentely. :3
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GM_Link · Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 8:58 pm Post subject:

Hardcore Hecxz · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 4:08 am Post subject:

Ill bring my Will but I see you got it covered GM! I have Spider-Man 3, Zelda: TP, WarioWare, DBZ Budokai Tenkachi 2, WiiPlay, Farcry, Red Steel, and WiiSports, as well as a crap load of VC games like SMB, SMW, MK64, Gunstar heroes, Punch Out, Pac Man, DKC, Zelda, Zelda: LTTP, Zelda: OOT and Bomberman '93, plus 3 WiiMotes, 2 Nunchucks, and 2 Classic Remotes.

If you want me to bring any, let me know
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Maqqy · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 6:23 pm Post subject:

I found a friend to take Joe's place in our room ^_^ His name is Craig (Gyrick) and he's a big sweety who loves Mega Man! He's also into DnD, Final Fantasy, etc, so I think he'll fit in well! He'll drive up with me and Brandi, so we'll all be arriving at the same time.
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**PlaguedOne** · Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:38 pm Post subject:

DnD, huh? What about L5R? :P
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Maqqy · Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 11:16 am Post subject:

I have no idea what that means.
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Zippo · Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 11:20 am Post subject:

Pyo is referring to a card game, Legend of the Five Rings, which is abbreviated to L5R.
With all due respect, I hear L5R talk all too much from our friends here on the rock... I could use a vacation from it XD
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**PlaguedOne** · Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 12:21 pm Post subject:

RX Maverick · Joined: 07 Aug 2006 Posts: 17

M:tG? I'll bring a deck or two if someone names a type.

**PlaguedOne** · Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 7:58 pm Post subject:

Sorry, I got out of MtG a long time ago. I quit it for L5R, actually. L5R's storyline and atmosphere is more enjoyable than MtG to me.
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