NJCC Summer Show Date August 18th 2013

Discussion in 'Transformers Conventions and Get Togethers' started by DESTRO, May 10, 2013.

  1. NYFUNNY07

    NYFUNNY07 I HAVE TRANSFORMERS YAYEE

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    Be thankful they had them. Here is a idea, buy MORE raffle tickets, better your odds and you will have a better chance at winning. The vendors who Won, CONGRATS!!! They BOUGHT a lot (and I saw them sticking out of their hands and pockets and where ever they could stick them). Keep in mind a lot of people left early so Fran had to call out new numbers so that gave people better chances also.

    Also, there weren’t only vendors who won, There were dads and mom’s (who couldn’t find their way to the mic where Fran was standing, funny as hell) who had tickets and won for their kids or the teenager with his girlfriend who almost missed getting what he won it if it wasn’t for his girlfriend to tell him to stop looking at the GRIMLOCK he just bought and check his number.

    Also, some of the the people (non vendors) who won that either didn’t collect GI Joe or were looking for some quick $$ were selling them as soon as they got them…To Vendors!!!!


    When it comes down to it, Buy More tickets and better your odds, NUFF SAID! As for leaving a “bad taste” well, go brush your teeth and stop being haters.

    This was a cool thing, don’t dirty it up with petty bull and conspiracy theories.

    Fran, As always great show, Kevin great customs. Me and the fellow non haters look forward to the next one.
     
  2. Alucard77

    Alucard77 Kaon Gladiator Champion

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    Another good show.

    The G1 stuff was really good this year, and reasonably priced. When people are selling complete Computrons for around $100, you know it's good. I didn't really have the funds I normally do, or I would have come home with 5 or so headmasters. Having said that, I almost finished my animated collection. I couldn't find Blackout. So that was good. I also landed a RTS Jazz for $5. I need 1 more to be able to make the Reflector custom I have been meaning to make.

    As for the Raffle. I actually lost my ticket. My number was 8691 which I had memorized, but my ticket must of fallen from my pants when I took out my phone. 8692 got called and won. It would have sucked if they called 8691 and was saying, I swear I had it, but lost it! Good stuff this year to raffle off. I don't mind the vendors won at all. It's a raffle, not like the fix was in. Also, keep in mind people the vendors are regular people like you and me. Not big stores (in 90% of the cases). So stop with the jealousy on them winning.

    There is one thing I definitely learned at this NJCC. BY NO MEANS SHOULD YOU EVER EAT AT THE RESTAURANT THERE. The food is good, but the service is SLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW. We were there for literally 2 hours or so, if not longer. Just for food! Horrible!
     
  3. Squall42080

    Squall42080 Autobot RSX Type-S

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    Enjoy that Jazz! I look forward to seeing that Reflector you were telling me about!
     
  4. Alucard77

    Alucard77 Kaon Gladiator Champion

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  5. Jersey_Steel

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    No one ever said there was a conspiracy and I never said only vendors won, maybe re read my post and get back to me, thanks.
     
  6. DethPike

    DethPike Master of Sinanju

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    Does somebody need a Happy Meal?
     
  7. Squall42080

    Squall42080 Autobot RSX Type-S

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    Best part of the show was the four dealers that came over to me and said some variation of "thank God the cheapest MP Soundwave finally sold!!!"
     
  8. SmokescreenGirl

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    Tho I was not able to make it to this show this pass Sunday. I have been to main of the other NJCC show events. As the day goes on Fran has to draw 2 or more tickets to get a winner.I believe the record is 5 numbers before a winner was found. I have been to every other show and have never won a door prize. I have even bought more tickets and still no luck. I'm not sure what happen this pass Sunday, if our upset that dealers or if it was the same dealer. I could understand if the dealer walked up claimed their prized, walked back to their table and put it up for sale, but I have seen someone win a door prize and turn to a dealer standing next Fran, and say, Hey u want to buy this, Cause it was the my little pony door prize or it was the joe exclusive and that person was a die hard transformer fan.

    Here an idea if your unhappy that Fran lets his dealer buy tickets for the door prize. Then start up your own show, and u can tell the dealers that they can not win door prizes.

    By the way most of the dealers Fran gets for his shows are collectors, and have their own private collections. For some it how they pay for their collection and for others it is how they make money when their regular job is slow. If i had to guess 8 of 10 of his dealers are collector.
     
  9. Jersey_Steel

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    Yes yes some of the dealers are collectors, yes I could start up my own show Lol, you like some other people miss thebpointbas well as the fact that I'm giving an opinion about the show. Seem a lot of you have a sorry spot non your ass and can't take criticism even though its not directed to you personally, hell I'm not even trying to tell Fran my opinion. All I'm doing is stating something about the show that I personally didn't like. Maybe some of you are used to only hearing what you want to hear, but this is a message board where peoples views and opinions will be posted.
     
  10. Super_Megatron

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    Had a fun time visiting your great city, was nice to see a lot of familiar faces at the show and catch up with some old friends that I hadn't seen in over 5 years. All the best guys!
     
  11. DESTRO

    DESTRO Cobra Arms Dealer Super Mod News Staff

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    I had a great time at NJCC this weekend. There are so many people I need to thank for helping out, but most of all to the awesome dealers and fans that showed up in force to make this show a true collector community event.

    All of the dealers at the show are collectors and it makes for a great relationship with the fans that come out to the show. It reflects mostly in the great deals that can be had, and the diversity of product that shows up each time around.

    Looking forward to the April show and we will do our best to improve and make the show better each time around for the fans.

    Thank You!
     
  12. Alucard77

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    TBH, to me this is more like a family get together. The deals are so good, it's like 1 friend to another.

    Sure there is the occasional dealer who is asking for eBay prices, but as long as you know who to avoid, who won't negotiate, you can get great deals. Like I said, I saw a complete Abominus minty mint for like $120.
     
  13. tinkerbeee

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    Darn, $120 is good on an Abominus, almost as good as the complete one I had for sale for $100, lol. Fran nailed it on the head, it really is a good laid back time because it is mostly all collectors and friends getting together at a place that just happens to be a convention. Thanks again Fran and company!