Random Thoughts of an Otaku - January 7th, 2008

07:22 pm - Home from Ohayocon

I am back home from Ohayocon and I had a great time. It is time to give my convention report from a staffers view on things. This is in the usual format of Good and Bad (nothing Ugly about things.)

Good

-Shifts started on time and ended on time (except on Sunday due to pack up).
-Uneventful flights both ways. I ended up early at the airport for both flights. Southwest runs a tight ship.
-We were fed (problem was communication and hours food was available).
-I got a good night's sleep during the convention.
-Very nice and professional staff that treats the congoers with respect.
-Fast Food anime has good prices on DVD's. I got Noir boxset for 30% off MSRP.

Bad

-Organization needs to be tighter especially in areas such as the program book. It was the first time where I did not keep the Program Book. It was stapled and was run through Kinko's.
-Dealers Room was okay. I miss Sasuga booksellers and there is no good Japanese book seller who does the midwestern con circuit. I would have spent $200 at that booth.

Overall, I would love to attend or staff again next year. The dates are hard for me, but I am going to try to go Saturday and Sunday next year at least. January 30th-February 1st are the dates. One final thought, I may seriously think about going to Marcon because of my previous post. I am definitely going to Smofcon in the Drury Inn next to where we were in December.

Current Mood: cheerful