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Originally Posted by Metroplex79

Well for me as a TFCon vet (all but that first one in Hamilton):

My typical TFCon "value" of enjoyment is roughly:
-the dealer room is still a big part for me - 50%
-voice actor guests/panels/autographs - 25%
-meeting/chatting other members/dealers - 10% (I'm not a social butterfly)
-customs and art gallery - 10%
-everything else - 5%

I didn't get to chat with everyone that I usually do this year due being tired because a stressful year at work. Plus I was only able to do the 1 day this year. I'm usually pretty low key, but moreso this year...many of you might have seen me crouched on the ground looking through bins.

Throughout the year, I do interact with several GTA members via meetups for transactions.

Sure I can buy stuff online, but I doubt I can get:

-a Mini-Con set for $5 CDN
-or a pile of weapons for $10 in a junker bin
-or a complete CYB-Unicron for $10

...shipped from members outside of the GTA or eBay. I also enjoy inspecting a figure/accessory before buying, something I can't do online.

Even if I didn't buy much, which has happened at previous TFCons, and I'm saying less than $100. The browsing and just seeing non-retail merchandise and non-North American products is where I find my value in the dealer room. Sure a picture online (or video review) tells a thousand words, but it's different holding it in your hands.

I wish I was able to attend on SUN to see the dealers change up the products, and the new SUN only dealers. It's always entertaining to see what they bring.

*jiggles bag of G1 Silverbolt and Legends Hound and Starscream in your face* one day. one day!