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Originally Posted by nameivom
It is so convoluted for this year's experience I wouldn't know where to begin. To sum up both experiences I would just say a clueless staff plus no organization in Celebrity/Photo areas plus horrendous customer service topped off by some of the most rude attendees I have ever witnessed (more so than other shows) does not equal a fun time. The vendor areas are not bad but the Autograph and Photo Op areas need a major overhaul in Chicago.
What is really sad is I saw some of the same volunteers that I remember from two years ago and the problems remain and are jaw dropping bad in my opinion. It is like some of them take advantages with their "volunteer" status at this show in particular. Anyway I won't be going back. Left a bad taste in my mouth.
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Oddly enough, it's the Autograph and Photo Op areas that Wizard World usually tends to focus on (it's where they make their most money and get the most attention).
I totally understand how all this would put you off from this particular show, but I hope there are other show alternatives in your area that you can attend.
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Originally Posted by carlito1978
I popped in Friday and sunday. Friday was pretty dead. Sunday was better. I agree that the show has gone downhill, but FWITW, I still think its good to have it as an option.
I didn't do an of the celebrity things - aside from the BmW panel, but as I walked around the area on Sunday morning, it seemed like everything was going well there.
As for volunteers, not sure what kind of customer experience you can expect from unpaid workers?
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Agreed on it's good having the show there as an option. My hopes with every disappointing show is that they will learn from their mistakes and improve the next year. On the other hand, there's a strong chance that people who have experiences like nameivom might give up on all shows or the hobby completely as a result. So that could be more of an overall hindrance than a help.
Concerning the volunteers, yeah, they're not getting paid. But they're getting other perks for their service. Perks aside, volunteer work is supposed to be selfless. Volunteers are supposed to be doing their best for the love of the charity/cause they're contributing towards.