Dollectable 2008 Discussion Thread - Program Schedule is Up!

well I am almost 100% definate of going. XD Getting plane tickets here in the next few monthes *does a dance!*

For anyone who attended last year, or if anyone will know about this year? About how many vendors accepted credit cards? I am thinking about just paying all my credit cards off and going with spending money on just those so I don't go nuts XD hehe.

 

It would be so very spiffy to see you there-- one of the great things about last year was that it was very much like one very BIG meet-up, being able to put faces to all of the names that we know through the forums.

As for last year, many of the sellers were accepting credit cards, though via fairly low-tech means (remember those carbon copy swipe things?) Some were able to have customers paying through paypal on a laptop, but by and large, the best way to get smaller-ticket items was with cash. no fuss, no muss. (I wound up having to send one vendor money via paypal anyway, once I got home, because her carbon-copy thing hadn't worked and she couldn't read my card info, but she was VERY polite and helpful about it all.)

I'm not ENTIRELY sure that this was because of the venue or what, so it is possible that more vendors will be able to take cards this coming year as we will be at a different location. I'm sure that there are better people to answer that question for certain than I am. Bear in mind that there were also 'artist-vendors' there, who were not really equipped to accept anything other than cash, so having the green stuff on hand is a definite plus. Especially if there's another swap meet...

 

thanks so much ancatsidhe !! I'll remember that ^______^ It would be so steller to see you there! (I so definatly still have my fishy purse, as does my Unoa 33 hehe!)

*does a *I'm going to Dollectable dance?* I did all the math, and I can afford to go, have credit cards paid off and dolls paid off. I am MOST please :P!!

 

And wireless access for your tireless Dealer's Room Staff, yes? yes?

 

The June date of this year's con conflicted with class finals, so even before transit expenses came into question it wasn't possible. The new July dates make this an actual possibility for me! I'm not positive yet if I'll be able to go, but things are looking good. I couldn't be more psyched. :]

 

I'm going to try to come! I've always wanted to visit San Francisco, and I'm an old-time science-fiction con-goer, so as soon as I got interested in ABJDs I started looking around for conventions (we need one in Chicago or someplace close to me!) July, fortunately, is plenty far ahead to plan and save. Thanks for the early heads-up about this!

 

Kellyhime, sorry, I'm new to this whole con thing so I'm not sure how exactly it works. If someone's thinking of having a table in the vendors room, do they still pay the "normal" registration for Dollectable as well? ._. Sorry, I'm a bit uninformed about how these things work. (I ask because my girlfriend feral5 makes clothing, and was seriously considering trying to get a table at Dollectable this year, but we're not quite sure how to go about these things.)

 

since i've got some family up there (i'm in SoCal), i'm going to have to visit them sometime soon and say hi... well at least for 1 day or so.. and this makes for a good excuse. >3

i just registered, and i'm looking to find carpooling buddies and/or roomies!
i'm willing to drive since i've done it so many times and know all.. um, except the last 2 hours near the end of the trip up the way (google earth n mapquest here i come).

pm me!!

 

I really want to go, and I am kind of interested in becoming a vendor, but it depends on price (and my financial situation.)

What is the going rate for a vendor table?

Thaaaanks~

~Anrui

 

well, theres no way in hell for me to back out now. XD;; Just went ahead and purchased plane tickets o____o I know, far in advance... but its one less thign to worry about when the time comes, yah?

Mmm... paycheck will be in tomorrow and I'll be fetching my registration then. ! EEK! *excited!*

*Clings to her roomate/ flightmate/ most wonderful friend ever* ;___; MEW! WE ARE SO GOING TO DOLLECTABLE LIKE WOW!

 

Wow, syndal, now that is dedication! Plane tickets in October for a July convention! ^^
You guys all rock so hard, flying out here from such farflung places, just to come play dollies with us.

 

hehe. I wanted to make sure i had the money for the tickets. XD;;; so I figure buying them in advance makes sure I get my happy self on out there, yah know? :P;; hehe. *does a dance?* XD

 

hehe. ^__________^ I wanted to be sure, for myself, that there was no way i could back out if it. XD *giggles* I am so excited for the con. ! *does a 10month wait jig* ;p

 

Haha, don't worry Syndal, I'll be doing the ten month jig with you soon. As soon as the gf and I have the money we're going to go harrass her mom (who's a travel agent) to find us some "inexpensive" tickets out to Cali for that weekend.

 

hehe sounds super I am absolutly ecsatic to go and meet more BJD lovers... see the workshops and of course buy far more than I need to. XD *laughes* I am going to try and hold out buying to much doll stuff till the convention actually... so I can just go and buy until my little heart burns out. XD!

 

Kellyhime, for the cocktail party, do you know if vendors are able to attend as well, or is that information someone else would have? (Sorry for being such a pain in your butt with all my questions. ;_; lol)

 

Whoot, this sounds so awesome! ^_^ I'm really new to this hobby (I have a doll and a half at the moment, lol), but what better way to meet people than this?? *starts saving* XD

*goes off to register* And I'll be waiting to hear when we can reserve a room at the Inn ^__^

Cheers to everyone going to Dollectable 2008!!

 

Woot, I'll be coming with Bluechan! I just registered and can't wait to buy/make cocktail outfits for my boys, lol. I can't wait to hear more info on events! I'd love to go to a workshop that teaches faceups!

 

Thanks so much Kellyhime! :3

Face-up workshops? I didn't know they'd done those at Dollectable this year, anyone know who taught this year? Are the teachers volunteers or invited by the Dollectable staff?

 

The teachers are volunteers that we either invited or contacted us because they were interested in doing a workshop. If anyone is interested in holding a workshop we would love to hear from you

I cannot remember exactly who did the face-up workshops as I wasn't able to attend those but Kelly or Liz would likely remember

 

Any word on vendor registration info yet?

 

I would love to be able to ttend next year! Unfortunately, it is highly unlikely, seeing as how I live in Alabama T^T

I will talk to my parents..... I am giving them a year to decide if I can go XD

 

im currently 17 but i turn 18 basically a month before the convention, so if i register now at 17, would i still have to attend with a parent at the convention even though i'd be 18? x___x

 

We just got our hotel reservations!

I hope you have poked sdink some about a faceup panel. I know I have been applying a digital index finger every once in a while! *laughs*

 

hOMG! *SQWEEE to the above comment* i can't wait to go and see you all there and go to the panels. *sqweeflails*

o yah!! does anyone need a roommate? and before i forget, if anyone is planning to travel by car from the LA or OC area, i want to let you know that i'm willing to carpool and/or caravan up. =^w^=

 

Just registered and made hotel reservations! I'm so excited! ^_^

How do we know if we were in the first 100 registered? It'd be so much fun to go to the party friday.

 

Currently, I'm 15 ((will be 16 by the con))
I will need an adult to accompany me, but sadly, neither of my parents
are the least bit interested in BJD's D: Is it still possible for me to stay
in the convention center without an adult 24/7?​

 

If your parents are game, I could keep an eye on you. This is Nytie, Aurora's mom.

 

Hahaha~! !
I'm a boy.
But my parents shouldn't have a problem with that, as long as either get to meet you [Nytie] as I'm getting dropped off :3​

 

Question: I bought tickets for two and I included both of our information. Is that right? I mean was I just supposed to include mine or does it not matter? For future reference if I can get my other friends to come.

 

Thank you, for getting back to me so quick. I hope I get a chance to meet you even tho I'm sure you're going to be super busy.

 

I've heard nothing but good things about this convention, so if I can get the time off, I'm planning on attending this event. I have to wait until we have the vacation "lottery" at work.

I'll probably stay at the con hotel by myself (I did the poll already), since I've done the ten-people-to-a-room thing at Anime Expo this year. A unique experience to say the least, but one that I don't care to relive anytime in the near future...

TC

 

I'm so excited for this! I convinced my mom to to take me as a sixteenth birthday celebration. It was either Dollectable or The Cure live in LA. Though it was a tough decision, I figure this is going to be WAY more fun. xD

 

Hehe, hotel room is all reserved and admission all paid for! Weee, I can't wait to go! ^_______________^

Kittywolf13: V chan and I are going and we're from sleepy towns in Florida! (well, I am XD;; Shes in Orlando hehe!) ! You could always hang out with us. ^^!

 

Hehe, I'm in Brooksville. ! *tempts tempts*

 

It's all one big happy dolly community... and therefore not at all like you wouldn't know ANYONE. After all, this crew is going and we're locals (mostlykinda).

Still very much looking forward to going. Sure, it's over six months away, but we're registered, and last I heard, we had a hotel room to boot! We're also waiting eagerly to hear about signing up for vendor tables this year (which means I should probably get back to my sewing machine NOW).

 

Hehe, spiffy ^^ We may have to arrange a meetup sometime soon then! I usually work or spend time with the boyfriend on weekends, so we'd have to work something special out for that *laughes*

But yes. Bumps for the convention!! Who else is planning on going? I can't wait o___________o I am going to buy until my little heart bursts! >D

 

So does anyone know for sure about the parking situation? I don't live far away, but I definitely don't want to take a bus with my dolls. But I'm hoping it's not too expensive to park at the hotel if I'm not staying there, either!

Also, if there IS parking, I'm happy to offer carpooling from Sonoma/Marin for at least one day to anyone interested!

 

Holy moly...

I just realized that this hotel is literally about three or four blocks from my apartment XD

It's VERY close to my wedding, but at that close of a proximity, I think that I can convince Sweetie to do something ridiculously frivolous...I only need to check some logistical stuff...