mamalotsoftots Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 And have you been before? Just trying toget a feel for it before we go. Is there dress code? We went to a different conference once and most people were dressed up, of course we were not, lol. I'm also thinking of purging my shelves of books that I'm not sure I'll use or could do without so I can have some extra money for the vendors there! Do they ever have things discounted at conventions or just full price? I'm so excited about going. We're probably going to be completely overwhelmed! Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neesek Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 I am not going to be able to go this year since we will be on vacation that week, so I went to the Cincinnati convention instead. I did go to CHEO last year and had a great time. There is no set dress code, although I was struck last year by the number of Mennonite/Amish couples there. My dh and I wore shorts and did not feel out of place. I would just wear whatever is comfortable, just make sure you have comfortable shoes on for the vendor's hall. Each vendor is different with what kind of discounts they offer. Most of them offer free shipping if you buy at the convention, but some do more. I think Alpha Omega last year was giving 20% off and free shipping, but I could be wrong. The vendor's hall is overwhelming, but also amazing. I think I had more fun hanging out in there than I did in the sessions! Have a great time. You will love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamalotsoftots Posted May 3, 2008 Author Share Posted May 3, 2008 Thank you so much for replying! I'm so excited! And glad to hear that there is a possibility of discounted books lol! I have SO many books I'd love to just look @ to see if they'd fit but some are just too expensive to buy just to look at! Lol. So, I'm hoping some of the vendors there will have the books I'm itching to look through thx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 I'm going! I'm so excited since I haven't been able to go the last 2 years! It's very casual and packed full of all sorts of vendors. Don't miss the second part of the vendor hall--you pass through a short hall and the cafeteria thing to get to it--because there are a few more back in there, including one of the good used book sellers. This year I'm finally going to sit in on one of the sessions, too. Also new this year is that there is ONE price that covers all days of the convention, which is good if you want to go every day, but if you only want to go one day it's still a rip-off. LOL If you need to purchase a lot and can avoid shipping or get a good deal, then it could even out for you, though. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamalotsoftots Posted May 4, 2008 Author Share Posted May 4, 2008 I'm going! I'm so excited since I haven't been able to go the last 2 years! It's very casual and packed full of all sorts of vendors. Don't miss the second part of the vendor hall--you pass through a short hall and the cafeteria thing to get to it--because there are a few more back in there, including one of the good used book sellers. This year I'm finally going to sit in on one of the sessions, too. Also new this year is that there is ONE price that covers all days of the convention, which is good if you want to go every day, but if you only want to go one day it's still a rip-off. LOL If you need to purchase a lot and can avoid shipping or get a good deal, then it could even out for you, though. Have fun! Hi! Thanks for replying! And thanks for the info on how to get to the second section also!! I'd hate to have missed a used book vendor!! :D I was glad that the one price covered the whole convention also! I probably wouldn't of went at all if I had to pay for each part! LOL. I'm very excited if you can't tell. hehe. I have mapped out all of the sessions I'd like to go to, I'm going to try to sit through as many as possible since I'm just starting. I'm thinking of sending hubby off to the one's that I'd like to hear but weren't as of great importance as choice number 1 for whichever time. Did that make sense? heheh. Thanks again! ~S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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