Don't have a camera with me. I saw others taking video and pics so I'm sure they will turn up pretty soon.

The Expo was awesome! We're about to go to the after party but ill try and get some pics/videos posted after the party tonight.

Can't make it to the party, staying in the hotel with sick wife. She's about 5 weeks pregs.

PS - I think next year should be done in New Orleans....that way I only have to drive 20 minutes....

Just found this thread... The gold Sudoku's price was correct, but the other three were different (Ditka went for $225, Chunkout for $285, and NA NWC for $200). Yes, I bought the Ditka and the Chunkout. I tried to persuade NGD to go up to $600 on the gold Sudoku, but he didn't listen.

Also, Erik...when you called, the Ditka auction had ended about 10-15 seconds earlier. NGD was like, "I'm not about to answer that phone right now, LOL."

Highlights of what was there:

Sealed Myriad 6-in-1 (Dain's, of course, and not for sale)
CIB Chubby Cherub (sosafan2's, $330)
CIB Miracle Piano NES (100% complete; this was also sosafan2's, $150, I ended up buying it and a DK Jr. Math cart for $150)
M8 demo unit (I nearly freaked out once I realized what it was; Player-2's, $800)
Rodland box (-ESP, cut to fit inside a clamshell case; Player-2's, $10, I bought it)
CIB Miracle Piano SNES (only missing the earbuds; Player-2's, $60, I bought it)
Boxed Miracle Piano PC (box, keyboard, top styro, and Miracle cable only; Player-2's, $20, I bought it)
Super NES Control Deck Tester (can't seem to find a pic, but it's the one that plugs into the cart slot of the SNES; Player-2's, $125, I would've bought it if I hadn't won both the Ditka and the Chunkout)
Factory-sealed Snow Brothers (dangevin's, $800, very nice shape)
Factory-sealed Color a Dinosaur (dangevin's, $800, very nice shape)
Donkey Kong 3-screw cart (dangevin's, $75)
Factory-sealed Win, Lose, or Draw (tons of 'em; xtremegamer's, $5 each, Glen bought me one for my upcoming birthday)
Tons of different NES- and SNES-era signs (those were also Player-2's, fairly priced)
Several NES, Game Boy, PlayStation, and Gamecube prototypes (DreamTR's, fairly priced)

My bad on the auction prices, looks like I was hearing the calls for the *NEXT* bid and not final prices.

Yeah, I was thinking about the M8 but considering I didn't see it in person AND it would be kind of crazy to ship from the show, I passed. Any idea what's the best way to get a hold of Player-2? Might still be interested.

It was a great event; I think some of the vendors had some higher prices, and wondered why no one wanted to buy their stuff at more than eBay prices. Might be why some of them left earlier than later!

that is one thing that vendors gotta realize at events like these; people are looking for "deals".  I mean com'n we are all bargain hunters here and if stuff is overpriced we definitely won't want it.   when I set up to sell stuff every year at NWCGE I always price it low and keep the customers coming back for more.   

Jason, I always know you have sweet deals so I know you did well.

Josh

I would have definatly bought more if it wasn't for the vendor prices. I really held out hoping for something good at the auction as well. Jason (DreamTR) had some of the best prices and a great selection of games.

I don't know if all the vendors read this forum, but we can't complain about them too much or we may not get a chance for another gathering like this. The only thing I was hoping for were more imports than just want Mad-Gear had. I know it was a NintendoAge deal, but I would have liked to see more from other systems - Turbo, Saturn, Sega Cd, etc...I collect everything. I bought most of my take from Mad-Gear on import titles... Little pricey, but hard to find items have their price. Picked up complete copies w/ cards of Salamander and Contra for the Famicom. I know BunnyBoy was on vacation, but I really wish he would have had some of his stuff there for us to buy. I know I can just order it online, but instant gradification is my weakness....

I know I come off as sounding like i am complaining, and I apprieciate all the vendors coming, I guess I had different expectations of an expo and what kinda prices to see.  Wasn't looking to get steals, just good deals.

Most of the vendors are collectors too. They're not doing this for a living and I'm guessing would probably rather eat their table fee than sell stuff too cheap.

I know what you're saying though - conventions in general are harder to justify these days with the availability of everything on ebay.   Back in the old days a convention might be the only place to find that rare item, not so anymore.

If it hadn't been for bad timing I probably would have gone to the expo, but probably wouldn't have expected to really buy anything and it would have cost some dough w/ the hotel, flight, food, etc.     Its basically just an excuse to come down and meet everyone in person, IMO.   After all, anything you're going to buy at the expo can pretty much be bought here

I used this as an excuse to take a little vacation. I bought stuff I was looking for to begin with, not deals. We left not too long after I picked up my Mike Ditka cart. (I still don't like that guy for when he came and coached the Saints for us!) My wife and I drove into Pigeon Forge for the rest of the day.

yeah, that's exactly the right attitude IMO

Yeah, meeting everyone was priority one, picking up some games Ive wanted was just a perk. I had a blast and can't wait to do it again.

I say in New Orleans next year...mainly so I don't have to drive far....that and the strip clubs and bars never close.

I am game to go just about anywhere for another age expo. Heck, I just had a great time hangin out with Will and Basil.

Me too man!

As for Braveheart not answering HIS DAMN PHONE YOU FOOL!.. thats a whole other story. I called you (from NGD's phone) and got your answering machine... it was pretty funny, though

NOT FUNNY! I want a Ditka Gold and Matt stole his for $225... stupid Landscaper and his bad timing... ARGH!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't think strip club locations are a priority when we schedule these things. It's more about having someone at the location who can do all the local legwork to get this done. I don't really see anyone else but NGD wanting to do this.

But if someone wants to step up and surprise me, by all means.

I would help any way I could.

If people knew the amount of time, energy and gas I put into the legwork...... It was a lot of fun, but a lot of work also.  I learned a lot as well.
~~NGD

Im sure we don't realize how much work you guys did to make this a huge success. Thanks for all that you did.

Yeah, totally man... can't wait for the next one... and check your inbox too

Props to everyone who helped out and made the expo a great success!