realistically Franc, the hotel has gone down considerably this year
and there is no doubt that the degradation of the hotel this year was
unacceptable. The one thing that surprises me is that I had no
trouble at all getting wifi in the dealer's room, though I suspect
they may need a few more nodes to cover what may be dead spots. I was
2 tables over from where I was last year & I had no trouble last year
either and I only had minor troubles getting the signal in my room
I suspect some o fthe other issues, like the vending machines being
empty and no laundry bags in the rooms are a symptom of the
receivership issue and the bank not putting a single dollar into
anything except the functioning of the hotel itself.
I'm sure we'll be there next year, but I had long talks with Steve
Haynes and it's probable that the show will be moving in the future.
It's also likely the show will be metamorphosing to bring in younger
attendees and that the show will be starting all-year promotion &
potentially getting involved with some theatres in town to sponsor
vintage movie showings/festivals at my suggestion. Steve definitely
knows the show needs some tweaking, but he wants to make sure we
don't lose the "old-time feel" this show has, which is very much like
attending a convention of the 1970s (which I very much like myself).
Some of these changes should happen before the 2012 show
At 11:19 AM 5/31/2011, Franc wrote:
Hi Adrian -- Two years ago, I complained about this dump of a hotel
and was practically bouted off the MOPO board by members who
apparently like their hotels rundown and seedy. I now stay elsewhere
so that I may enjoy the show and my trip to Columbus. Good luck to
you on your observations. FRANC
-----Original Message-----
From: MoPo List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of
Adrian Cowdry
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 1:31 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [MOPO] Cinevent
I will not bore you all with a report detail by detail, but some
interesting events happened at Cinevent.
Firstly Steve Sally Sr. took a funny turn, which worried us all,
however from all that I could gather it was a matter of dehydration.
The Sally's left after Sr. had a stay overnight in the hospital. It
was a sore loss that they didn't attend not just because of their
material but their great company. We were all thinking about you
Steve and glad to hear that you are on the up and up...carry on
cursing those a**holes!!!
Firstly part two, us core dealers - attendees arrived Wednesday
afternoon only to find that the bar had lost it's liquor licence!
Tears were falling...the BAR! I mean come on!!! The main meeting
place of the hotel the socialising centre of the conference and of
course the centre of the BBW universe in Columbus...was NO MORE! It
transpires that the hotel is going through receivership and new
owners so the owner of the licence didn't want any legal
difficulties. So those that wanted went to the local 7/11 and
collected a few six packs. The hotel lost money but the social
gathering was as ever wonderful. Those that know me will know what I
am talking about.
Also the Wi Fi now is completely unacceptable, no signal in the main
dealers room, poor signal in most areas of the hotel, bad signal in
the auction room...not conducive to easy bidding on line.
Hotel troubles....Yes there are many niggles. The vending machines
were not topped up regularly if at all! Probably this comes down to
their credit line being a little thin on the ground. So many of us
wanted a cool drink. One of our group required a Diet Coke...it
seems there was nothing available not even in the restaurant...but
it seems communication was not paramount...a can of Diet Coke was
found by another member of staff.
These are maybe niggles but it seems the event overall as much as it
is loved by all is perhaps now in the wrong location for the price
being paid. Memorial weekend is also a questionable time to hold the
event. It is a peak time of the year if the event were to be held
out of peak time then prices in general on hotels would be less. 750
people turned up for the weekend, not 750 people in the hotel. If
the event could guarantee 750 attendance and hotel space...most
hotel chains would offer discount to fill the rooms out of peak times.
Many of us had an issue, I was on the 5th floor and had a few ants
wandering about my room and in the bed! Others had a few insects, or
plumbing issues and those elevators? They must be the slowest
elevators in history. These are niggles I know, but it all makes the
event a disappointment.
Several dealers turned up with some spectacular collections just
acquired and on sale. There were some truly beautiful pieces not
least an Adventures of Robin Hood window card. It was
beautiful...the colours were excellent but it had a little
restoration. Also in the room one chap from NY turned up with a
superb collection including a War of the Worlds half Sheet and
creature of the Black Lagoon Insert...truly wonderful to see, in
fact as has been said earlier on this forum...possibly the best
showing of material in maybe six years.
Cinevent is the event to be visited for dealers and vintage
paper...but it is still the fact that the paper is tough to find.
I missed meeting up with Ron Borst...it's been a long time. There
were much missed people from the past, people who are great company
and raconteur's as well as dealers. Believe me we talked about you.
The rest of you guys made for a great weekend and some bargains were
found, some expensive items were drooled over. As ever the company was great.
The gatherings for Todd's chat about grading were attended, some of
us are still cynical some are looking forward to the opportunity for
an industry standard. I am somewhat cynical myself...if nothing else
it can only help the hobby. But in it's present form it is not hugely welcomed.
Movie Poster Exchange is another matter, this will be something of a
revolution and revelation for the hobby. Watch this Space! Sean and
Peter are in the driving seats with something that all of us will be
grateful for, this will eliminate the use of Ebay for all who feel
disgruntled with the great cyber auction house. And it will be run
by people who love the hobby as well. A true bonus.
I cannot comment on the auction except to say that Morrie cut the
lots down by half from 1400 to 700 and took about 50% more turnover
from this auction. Excellent news. Also there were a few highlights
as well as some complaints. The Wi Fi did not help. I am sure Morrie
will receive the input from those concerned.
The Sunday, Morrie gathered some of us dealers with the idea of
discussing where this hobby/business can go. Watch this space again.
It was a very informative meeting and most of us are batting from
the same plate.
Adrian
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