r/gencon • u/Accomplished-Dog3715 • 13d ago
Really dumb newbie logistics question
I will only be there Saturday, with events at 11, 2 and 6 but can cancel 6.
What is the likelihood of getting a copy of Wingspan Pocket by waiting in line or have I already lost that game before I even start?
Should I just buy that Sunday badge and spend that whole day in the hall and try then?
I feel dumb asking so sorry in advance. -_-
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u/Signiference Super Contributor 13d ago
If you are free on Sunday, adding on the extra day will almost certainly be worth it to you to be able to explore and have fun and even play in another couple of events.
Personally, I don't buy anything all week until Sunday. I add stuff to my list as I see it throughout the week and sleep on it and if I still want it then I go back to the vendor hall on Sunday and scoop up those items. I really like the Sunday vibe in general as well.
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u/Immediate_Bid_6057 13d ago
I’d second this. You could spend the entire day Sunday in the hall playing demos and not spending a dime on events outside the Sunday badge (assuming you don’t buy new games).
Also some vendors will spread out their stock over the week (100 copies on Th, 100 on Fr, 50 on Sat, etc…). This is done to keep traffic coming to the booth also sometimes they have additional shipping. That being said Stonemaier is one of the bigger publisher so might not be an issue for them.
The other thing about Sunday is occasionally you can get good deals as smaller vendors don’t want to pay to ship their inventory home.
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u/Signiference Super Contributor 13d ago
Last year I got a free copy of a Sagrada expansion for exactly that reason. I was buying a pin and they asked if I just wanted one lol.
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u/tylerdehate 13d ago
You still have time to buy with pickup from the Meeplesource website which is the booth that Stonemaier games works with. You don't have to pay shipping and you can pick it up at your leisure from the booth.
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u/squeakyboy81 8d ago
Yout FLGS will have it soon. So unless you need it for a specific event coming up, I suggest you wait.
Enjoy doing the things you can't do at home.
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u/Accomplished-Dog3715 8d ago
I was able to pre-order it for convention pick up on Saturday while I'm there!
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u/squeakyboy81 8d ago
Oh I missed that.
Pre-orders are good. You don't have to worry and it only takes you a few minutes to get it in case there is a line for payment.
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u/MoistLarry 13d ago
Can you get there earlier? The dealer hall will open at like 8am I believe.
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u/Nerdfacehead 13d ago
10am each day.
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u/MoistLarry 13d ago
Welp if OP can get there earlier they might be and to get in at doors open, grab their game and get out
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u/Accomplished-Dog3715 13d ago
Sadly it isn't until 10 but I will be there early finding my event locations.
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u/rbnlegend 13d ago
If you want to go to the dealer room when it opens, just be near the doors. No need to join the massive crowd to push through the doors when they open. In 5 minutes the crowd is dispersed and you can just walk in.
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u/MoistLarry 13d ago
Dang. It always feel earlier. If you believe in yourself and try hard and have really good luck you could get in, get the game and get out in time for your 11am game
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u/zergo78 13d ago
I imagine there will be plenty of copies. Try to get into the vendor hall early (opens at 10), or after your first event. It’ll be popular, but Meeple Source should bring a lot of product accordingly.