What's the concensus on affordable close hotel?
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Westlake, OH
never been to this show. Thinking about flying out from philly in the morning Friday spending a day and flying back. Not optimal but I have an event on Saturday so can’t make the drive. my question is whether there are any feasible options should I happen to find something I just have to have?
Quoted from cavalier88z24:^^^ no wedesday is set up only
It's EXPO week
I’ve heard conflicting stories on set up Wednesday - hit or miss. I’ll be setting up Thursday.
I have a room at the Westin and was supposed to share this with to split costs - does anyone still need somewhere to stay? Thursday-Sunday morning
Quoted from cavalier88z24:^^^ no wedesday is set up only
It's EXPO week
I'm scheduled to work for game check-in on wednesday from 11am-1pm, so with that said game setup and check in DOES start on wednesday
We’ve now passed the point where we can bring Pinshakers shaker motors to expo. Pinshakers sold out of these at this past weekend’s York show, we have maybe 7 kits left. If you buy at the show with cash or Zelle, we will ship them to you for free next week.
Quoted from jellikit:I want to invite everyone at Expo to checkout the Silent Auction we will be having at the Project Pinball booth. All proceeds go to benefit Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. Wonderful donations continue coming in from all over the community and beyond. If you'd like to donate, please message me. Thanks![quoted image]
For those who want to see some of what is up for auction, click below to view a slideshow that is quicker than going through posts in the auction thread! 
Thanks.
Quoted from Phat_Jay:Pinside party?[quoted image]
The ratio of women to men in that picture is a bit high.
Quoted from PaulCoff:will there be a seminar regarding the Kingpin remake progress?
Not on the schedule.
No idea if they'll have a game there or not. I hope so.
LTG : )
Quoted from Pinkitten:A Pinside party would be cool. Many (most?) of us have never met. Has a Pinside party happened before? Complete with name tags featuring our Pinside monikers.
Yes. I will post #LTG’s room number Thursday night. Parties start at 1 am you just have to keep knocking on the door as the party gets loud sometimes but keep knocking! They are up late with Fred Young doing Punchy the Clown call outs.
I have a question. I've never been to this show and if I come I can only come on Thursday. Can you buy a game from either a vendor or private seller and remove it Thursday night? Does anyone know?
Thanks in advance.
Oh my God. Pinside party? When I close my eyes this is what I imagine a Pinside party would look like:
Dudes. Lots of dudes getting drunk and high fiving cuz it's the best time of their lives. Also people waiting to play pinball with either their arms crossed or with their hands firmly planted in the pockets of their jorts (shirt tucked in with no belt, of course). Plenty of New Balance shoes as well. Oh, and lots of facial hair. Gotta stay warm, you never know when that next ice age is gonna hit. And finally, not a woman in sight. Zero. Nada. But hey, it's the best time of their lives!
Quoted from dirtbag66:Oh my God. Pinside party? When I close my eyes this is what I imagine a Pinside party would look like:
Dudes. Lots of dudes getting drunk and high fiving cuz it's the best time of their lives. Also people waiting to play pinball with either their arms crossed or with their hands firmly planted in the pockets of their jorts (shirt tucked in with no belt, of course). Plenty of New Balance shoes as well. Oh, and lots of facial hair. Gotta stay warm, you never know when that next ice age is gonna hit. And finally, not a woman in sight. Zero. Nada. But hey, it's the best time of their lives!
Scary....you forgot to mention the life of the party and that’s the couple crop dusters that are always at these shows!
Quoted from Psw757:Scary....you forgot to mention the life of the party and that’s the couple crop dusters that are always at these shows!
Forgot about that. It's inevitable when all these guys eat all weekend is Subway and Dunkin Donuts.
Quoted from drfrightner:I have a question. I've never been to this show and if I come I can only come on Thursday. Can you buy a game from either a vendor or private seller and remove it Thursday night? Does anyone know?
Thanks in advance.
No. Like most shows the games on the floor are there for the duration for others to enjoy. There is an alternate thread covering what is for sale/trade at Expo for those wanting to meet in the parking lot to do trades. So like this some don't but from years ago shows it was always crappy to see games being turned off or wheeled out on day one because the new owner Had to have it now. Hope you can make it!
Quoted from Yelobird:No. Like most shows the games on the floor are there for the duration for others to enjoy. There is an alternate thread covering what is for sale/trade at Expo for those wanting to meet in the parking lot to do trades. So like this some don't but from years ago shows it was always crappy to see games being turned off or wheeled out on day one because the new owner Had to have it now. Hope you can make it!
Most of the shows I go to make you pay a fine/early removal fee for situations like this.
It's one thing only being in town for one day, but a completely different thing buying a floor game day 1 and then pulling it while you are there for the duration of the event/bringing a beater game solely for free admission with the absolute intent to sell it asap...
Apologies in advance if this is the wrong thread -- but looking for transport for 4 prewar games (3 counter top, all PM) from Expo to the Central PA / Harrisburg / Hershey area. Please let me know if you can help! (BTW, I fit 7 of these games in the back seat portion of my Nissan Titan for the York show -- much easier to move than a regular pinball).
Thanks
SSEACORD
No, the remake team and game won't be there this time.
Quoted from PaulCoff:Is Kingpin going to be there and will there be a seminar regarding the Kingpin remake progress?
Getting excited! This will be my first EXPO. Feels weird not bringing a game, but I’ll be there around 5pm tomorrow night and I’ll be ready to party!
Anyone know if Elvira is going to be part of the autograph signing? Or who's going to be there? I've asked before and it seemed none of the designers confirm they just show up that day.
Especially Lawlor! He's always there for seminars but not much else.
Quoted from dudah:Anyone know if Elvira is going to be part of the autograph signing? Or who's going to be there? I've asked before and it seemed none of the designers confirm they just show up that day.
I'm sure it will cost money for her signature. It shows that she will be in her own ballroom 
in the schedule, so probably a shindig with selling signed stuff
Quoted from KingBW:I'm sure it will cost money for her signature. It shows that she will be in her own ballroom in the schedule, so probably a shindig with selling signed stuff
I agree. Very typical these days amongst Comic-Con and such.
I will gladly give Elvira some money to sign my translite after all the pre-pubescent thrills she's given me.
Quoted from dirtbag66:Oh my God. Pinside party? When I close my eyes this is what I imagine a Pinside party would look like:
Dudes. Lots of dudes getting drunk and high fiving cuz it's the best time of their lives. Also people waiting to play pinball with either their arms crossed or with their hands firmly planted in the pockets of their jorts (shirt tucked in with no belt, of course). Plenty of New Balance shoes as well. Oh, and lots of facial hair. Gotta stay warm, you never know when that next ice age is gonna hit. And finally, not a woman in sight. Zero. Nada. But hey, it's the best time of their lives!
You have described it perfectly.
Quoted from dirtbag66:Oh my God. Pinside party? When I close my eyes this is what I imagine a Pinside party would look like:
Dudes. Lots of dudes getting drunk and high fiving cuz it's the best time of their lives. Also people waiting to play pinball with either their arms crossed or with their hands firmly planted in the pockets of their jorts (shirt tucked in with no belt, of course). Plenty of New Balance shoes as well. Oh, and lots of facial hair. Gotta stay warm, you never know when that next ice age is gonna hit. And finally, not a woman in sight. Zero. Nada. But hey, it's the best time of their lives!
Pics or it didn't happen!
https://www.959theriver.com/contests/win-a-4-pack-of-passes-to-pinball-expo/
You could win a meet and greet. Expo Ads on the radio in Far west burbs
Quoted from jellikit:Get ready for Expo, Superdawg, and Project Pinball! Some slight updates to the fundraising flyer, they will be available at the show or you can download from here to print. Thanks and see you there![quoted image]
The kickoff for Superdawg fundraising started yesterday, but requires a printed copy of the flyer. I'll have them there starting tomorrow to grab, if anyone heads over there prior and has access to a printer, you can pull the PDF from this post or it can also be accessed here. Thanks!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Hm9cj48FTdzZ5Cfh5N4qJ5saAfO6hnU/view?usp=sharing
Superdawg.pdfQuoted from Gryszzz:I'm bringing extra high fives if anybody needs one.
Any way to pre-order? Would hate to miss out.
Quoted from dudah:Anyone know if Elvira is going to be part of the autograph signing? Or who's going to be there? I've asked before and it seemed none of the designers confirm they just show up that day.
Especially Lawlor! He's always there for seminars but not much else.
Per the expo website Elvira is charging $40 to sign and $40 for a selfie.
http://www.pinballexpo.com/cassandrapeterson.html
Damon
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