I posted this in the other Phoenix AZ Con thread, but it got lost in the shuffle, so I've made it into a new topic, because I think it's an important question...

Hey gang,
Just a quick update... Still trying to nail down a venue and date. It's looking like Spring of 2013, though. I have a question for the AZ pinball community: How many travel to national events or tournaments? If we were to have our event the same weekend as something like Pinburgh, would it effect your willingness to attend or contribute games to our event?

Best wishes, and I'll keep you posted,
Wes

#2 11 years ago

DON

Donnyman

Pinside member

Tempe, AZ

18y 68,400 1,323 2 35

Ill be there.

#3 11 years ago

JDR

Jdawg4422

Inactive member

Scottsdale, AZ

12y 42,900 787 6

Im in for a show here. dont travel to other shows so that wouldnt be a prob for me.

#4 11 years ago

PVC

patrickvc

Pinside member

Phoenix, AZ

15y 71,350 2,156 22

Wouldn't you want as much exposure focused on the event here as you could get? A different weekend would make the most sense to get as many out of towners, vendors, and players from around the country to attend. A lot of pin action takes place on the east coast. Why would they make the trip out here if it was the same weekend? Wouldn't the turn out be better?

#5 11 years ago

TGC

DinoBob

Pinside member

Tempe, AZ

12y 56,050 137 2 7

I agree with patrickvc. If at all possible keep it on a separate weekend to make attendance as palatable as possible for attendees, speakers, and vendors. That said, I would love to support a local pinball show.

#6 11 years ago

KLB

kbliznick

Firebird Pinball

Phoenix, AZ

11y 63,900 2,438 5 4

Would not effect me going to the show, but Pat has a good point. I would try to avoid timing it with any other shows. To get the best national draw and avoid conflicting with other shows you should do it during the winter/early spring and get people out here during the nice weather.

#7 11 years ago

DPT

30FathomDave

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Glendale, AZ

12y 108K 1,722 10 67

The only show I try to make it to each year is CAX. As long as it's not that weekend, pencil me in.

#8 11 years ago

CAC

Barrythick

Inactive member

Tracy, CA

11y 21,900 94 10

I make frequent trips to Scottsdale every year for business, I will definitely try to schedule a trip around the show.

#9 11 years ago

BRC

Jackontherocks

Pinside member

Mesa, AZ

11y 94,300 4,955 8

Finally a big pin convention show in AZ to look forward to after getting my first game.

#10 11 years ago

WES

copperpot

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Gilbert, AZ

12y 67,900 1,589 9 54

A lot of the major pinball folks in AZ travel to the national events.

Also, PM sent.

-Wes

#11 11 years ago

DON

SSrig

Inactive member

Sun City, AZ

15y 42,900 352 167

We need a event here! and would be willing to help. I do travel to PAPA, etc and that would be a bad mistake to share dates with another event.

#12 11 years ago

nerd

Inactive member

12y 15,150 146 1 6

Sign me up. I agree with Kris have folks come to AZ when it's cold everywhere else.

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#13 11 years ago

WES

toxicwes

Inactive member

11y 34,650 171 4

The event is a go! Started a new thread. look for Zapcon!

1 week later

#14 11 years ago

DAM

Monarca1091

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11y 99,300 2,057

I've been waiting for an event like this .......count me in !!!!!

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