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Old 01-10-2014, 01:27 AM   #21
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Compare that 9 THOUSAND DOLLAR pledge reward to what 9k could get you in commissions and the best part is, if they don't hit 30k they simply keep your nine grand!!
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Old 01-10-2014, 01:42 AM   #22
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That is certainly a red flag, particularly given that they have used the flexible funding option, which means they get all the money donated even if they do not reach their target.

I see they've announced their second guest too - Andy Runton of 'Owly' fame.

For a convention touting "up to five of the biggest names in comic book creation", I'm not seeing anything stellar yet.
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Old 01-10-2014, 01:43 AM   #23
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I KNOW RIGHT!!!!!

You either have the assets to take a gamble and back yourself to put on a great show and make money, or you dont. It is that simple.

Better yet, show some proper planning and get a business loan from a bank.

I'm drawing a line in the sand, even if this CON goes ahead, I will not be attending because I don't believe they have fandom in mind only ripping cash out of people.
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Old 01-10-2014, 01:44 AM   #24
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Had my previous message ready go before I went to lunch and just hit send, so didn't see Rod's comments until now.

I agree totally mate, this is looking very dodgy indeed.
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Old 01-10-2014, 01:47 AM   #25
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Honestly, I would be more interested in a smaller convention that focuses on Aussie talent and artists...

I would pay to go to a comics only convention that had the likes of Tom Taylor, Colin Wilson, David Yardin, Nicola Scott, Paul Abtruse, Tristan Jones, Stewart McKenny, Jon Sommariva, Dean Rankine, Chamba and up n comers like Luke Andrew and Chris McQuinlan.

Support Aussie talent, thats what I say.
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Old 01-10-2014, 01:48 AM   #26
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And note the 100 Beta grade and 100 Alpha grade passes. So they have a front row for 5 people and a second row for 200?
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Old 01-10-2014, 01:59 AM   #27
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anyone know or dealt with this Pete Smith before??
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Old 01-10-2014, 03:18 AM   #28
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I am a legit fan of Andy Runton, I have a soft toy of Owly to prove it.
The way the organizers are trying to make it happen though, I doubt I'll be able to shake his hand on local shores.
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Old 01-10-2014, 03:19 AM   #29
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Honestly, I would be more interested in a smaller convention that focuses on Aussie talent and artists...

I would pay to go to a comics only convention that had the likes of Tom Taylor, Colin Wilson, David Yardin, Nicola Scott, Paul Abtruse, Tristan Jones, Stewart McKenny, Jon Sommariva, Dean Rankine, Chamba and up n comers like Luke Andrew and Chris McQuinlan.

Support Aussie talent, thats what I say.
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And note the 100 Beta grade and 100 Alpha grade passes. So they have a front row for 5 people and a second row for 200?
The mind boggles
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