You mean not running up to people in line at Subway and going: "HIIIISSSSSS" ? I thought that was normal.

 

Apperently. And the same goes for hitting people in the back of the knees and saying "YOU LIKE TRANSFORMERS?!?". Geez, the world today is crazy.

 

Truf!

 

I Nth the shower thing. At least a spongebath with a pit wash and some scrubbing between thy legs. >.>

And for the love of GOD/PRIMUS/WHATEVER people, brush your teeth once a day if you don't do it more often anyways. I have encountered some people with some SERIOUS halitosis problems. Like, repulsive.  

 

People have already said it, I will too:


SHOWER DAMMIT!

 

I remember back in 99, the first and only time I've been to a Botcon, I walked in, held my head high, took a big whiff and proclaimed "Ahhh... Nerd smell"

The girl I was with was not amused.

I'm going to be as pleasant as possible, but I might inadvertently blurt out that you got the stink going on. I apologize in advance for that. If you find that I have a bad odor, please, please tell me.

 

So if we go up and say "You smell Funky" will you take that as you smell bad, or that you smell like your namesake?  

 

Look for me. I am always koooool with people. You can hang with me. I am friendly and I actually SHOWER.  

I always have extra bodily oder enhancers so I know i should always smell good.   And believe me I would take no offense to someone walking up to me pulling me to the side and saying politely, "it wore off". I would excuse myself and go apply some smell good and hope everyone did not take off and leave me.

 

There be much truth in this thread.

And thanks, Sidecutter, for mentioning dental hygiene! Also, if you can't make it back to your room in the afternoon or evening for a 2nd brushing, gum and/or mints are your friends. Stick a pack in your pocket/camera bag/swag bag.

You may, however, be required to periodically bray, "EEEEEEEEEEEYYYYYY!!"

 

you can do that whole pretending drunk thing. Bruce Wayne does it, so you'll be like batman.

 

Always have the Milk Daddy break the bread at dinner!


And +1 PLEASE SHOWER!!!

 

I don't know if I missed this somewhere in there...

If you plan to shop in the dealer room: Bring Cash!

Most dealers will probably accept Traveler's Cheques.

Some dealers (mostly the professional shops) can take credit cards.

Virtually no one will take a personal check.

Everyone will take cash.

 

Anyone know if there will be ATMs there??

 

They are hit and miss... I remember a show a few year ago where every ATM within walking distance was empty by noon on Saturday.

I advise not to count on ATMs.

 

I'll add my vote to not being afraid to say hello to people. I honestly had no idea how I was going to meet everyone on my first Botcon last year. Got to the hotel, got my room keys at the front desk, noticed someone in a TFW shirt (I think it was you, actually, Motor_Master, I know KnightSaberAmi was there as well), went over and said hello, and the rest is history.

Especially after Tricky and Draven arrived and our group just seemed to gain more members before we all ended up at the International Party Room.

Also, drinking isn't important just like showering is of key importance.

But above all, have fun and enjoy the ride!


And remember to vote for the site awards  

 

I remember last year I was talking with a guy, and I was doing everything I could do to get away from him. His BO was terrible.

 

Yeah, the dealer room is not the locker room. (Though sometimes it seems like it) Seriously, take a freakin shower.

 

Yes, Shower. Yes, bring lots of money. No you do not have to drink alcohol to enjoy the convention. A lot of people get together after the convention, I.E. the parts party or lunch. Talking to people is the key, most people have shirts with board names and such. There is a whole thread based on photos alone. Use it. Finally, there are a few ATM's out there. I know of one in particular that most will not find. If you need one come find me.

 

Everything that I could think of has been cover already but I good peice of advice I would say is.
Walk the whole dealer floor 1st, Just because the 1st dealer table has something you want does not mean that another dealer could have that same piece in a little better condition, at the same price or a little cheaper.

Try to bring snack with you, at the last 2 cons, the closer resturants started to run out of food on Saturday afternoon, and the lines were long.

If you see something on a dealers table that you want, ASK that dealer if you can pick up the item up for a better look. Just do not grab the item, and start transformering it.

PLEASE do not take down other peoples sale lists off the trading room board, but at the same time do not use a full sheet of notebook paper and write you are selling 1 or 2 items.

If you see something like someone walking off without paying for an item from a booth, Or someone grabing an item off booth from the joining booth. PLEASE tell the dealer of that booth.

REHIT OF STATED ADVICE
SHOWER FOR THE LOVE OF FELLOW FANS
CASH TALKS, NO CHECKS OR CREDIT CARDS AT MOST OF THE SMALL DEALERS.Try to Bring the cash you want from your home town bank, Do not acount on ATMS. Uses your Credit Cards at the Club Store, Big BAd toys Booth.