>and good point JIM
>
>
>---- Original Message ----
>From: jamesalangres...@gmail.com
>To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
>Subject: Re: [MOPO] Poster Conventons - your thoughts
>Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2014 15:06:55 -0400
>
>>Most people would agree, as I do. Cinevent in Columbus seems to be
>>considered the top show. Its a great time to meet people and see
>old
>>friends. Jim
>>
>>
>>On Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 3:02 PM, Zeev Drach <lobb...@rogers.com>
>wrote:
>>
>>> I believe Cinevent in Columbus is still the granddaddy of them
>all. It
>>> takes place May 22-25. I'm not too familiar with current shows on
>the west
>>> coast(there used to be the Ray Courts show but I believe it's
>history
>>> now..)
>>> So go ahead, try to support the show that is trying very hard to
>maintain a
>>> high caliber of what's left of the so-called Poster Conventions -
>then tell
>>> us all what we're missing... :-)
>>> Zeev
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Scott Thienes [mailto:scottthie...@gmail.com]
>>> Sent: April 24, 2014 2:33 PM
>>> To: Zeev Drach
>>> Cc: <MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU>
>>> Subject: Re: [MOPO] Poster Conventons - your thoughts
>>>
>>> Thanks for the suggestions. Are there any other good conventions
>you can
>>> suggest. My schedule is not very flexible so I will need to find
>one that's
>>> fits in my schedule.
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>> > On Apr 24, 2014, at 6:43 AM, "Zeev Drach" <lobb...@rogers.com>
>wrote:
>>> >
>>> > Hello Scott,
>>> >
>>> > If all you're interested in is finding "good in-demand titles
>for good
>>> > prices" like you're used to, by searching eBay, it is a pity,
>because
>>> > that is not why people go to conventions.
>>> > Don't get me wrong, hundreds of people find thousands of items
>every
>>> > single day in those conventions, and there no reason for you to
>be the
>>> exception.
>>> > However, there are many other reasons that make the Poster
>Convention
>>> > such a popular event for the participants.
>>> > How about chatting and exchanging ideas with fellow collectors?
>>> > Meeting new and interesting people which may become friends for
>life?
>>> > Going for lunch or dinner with a few fun guys you just met?
>Making new
>>> > contacts and new sources for future sales or purchases? Meeting
>a
>>> > knowledgeable dealer, or seeing some items you never knew
>existed?
>>> > Depending on the specific venue, Poster Conventions have various
>other
>>> > features: Screening vintage movies, sometimes silent ones with
>live
>>> > piano accompaniment, Auctions, special guests signing autographs
>or
>>> > new books, and more.
>>> > Treat yourself, stay in a hotel and spend a whole weekend on
>your most
>>> > favorite hobby and pastime. Can you have a better vacation that
>that?
>>> > You got to try it once!
>>> >
>>> > Zeev
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > -----Original Message-----
>>> > From: MoPo List [mailto:mopo-l@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU] On Behalf
>Of
>>> > Scott Thienes
>>> > Sent: April 24, 2014 12:46 AM
>>> > To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
>>> > Subject: [MOPO] Poster Conventons - your thoughts
>>> >
>>> > I've never been to a movie poster convention and would like to
>attend
>>> > one. I live in California but would still need to drive 5 hours
>to LA
>>> > and spend money on a hotel, etc.
>>> > My question is:
>>> > Is it worth the money to attend a convention?
>>> > Will I find good in-demand titles for good prices or am I just
>wishful
>>> > thinking?
>>> > Am I just better off searching eBay and auction sites?
>>> >
>>> > Thanks for the info.
>>> >
>>> > Sent from my iPhone
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