hey, glad you'll be coming to the con this year =)
I've been to 3 botcon's myself, while they are really fun, nothing compares to TFcon.
when TFcon comes, it is the day I look forward to more than any other day of the year, more than christmas, more than my birthday, and this year being a two day show, with an amazing exclusive it gets even better.
Even though Joel and BBTS wont be there, there is a very large online toy dealer from our area called "Kool Toys" that will be there. his name is Sheraz, and last year I picked up the henkei astrotrain which was sold out everywhere else.
I spent about $500 last year, but I've heard several people spend up to 2 grand.
In past years I have bought prototypes of new molds, as well as an Overlord European Exclusive figure from the G1 line.
Also, if you had the money for it was somebody who had a g1 fort max.
hope that helps, if you're coming, don't forget to do the pre-registration, and sign up for the pizza party night... its a great way to meet fellow board members! hope to see you there,
cheers,
zp
