viper001 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Just curious how many of the pin enthusists here plan on making it to Chicago this year for Expo? I haven't been to the new hotel but folks that have say it's much nicer than the past 2 locations (frankly I've been to some well organized auto junkyards that were nicer than the Ramada). And hopefully the electrical issues with not being able to power all the games will finally be a thing of the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd Olson Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Westin Chicago North Shore is pretty fancy. http://specialoffers.starwoodhotels.com/Westin_North_Shore/so.htm?PS=PS_aa_Central_Google_Westin_Chicago_North_Shore_083106_NAD_FM Restaurants around there are supposed to be pricey, but excellent food. If booking in advance, call during their business hours CST, and let them know you are with Pinball Expo. The old site Wyndam was very nice, and this looks to be even nicer. I hope to be there on the Friday, hopefully meet some of the nice people from this forum there. LTG :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTR4U Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 What does a plain ticket cost? :unsure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shock_And_Awe Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 It would be great to make it to one of these expos. If this was anywhere in Australia, I'd be booking my flights right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROLLERBALL Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 ... probably a bit cheaper than a fancy ticket....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator stuba Posted July 28, 2008 Super Moderator Share Posted July 28, 2008 (edited) probably a bit cheaper than a fancy ticket....lol :lol:lol:lol http://www.pinballexpo.net/ Edited July 28, 2008 by stuba add link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod71 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 probably a bit cheaper than a fancy ticket....lol :badgrin I nominate that post of the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillie Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Expo Guys, I am going everything is paid for and finalised. I went last year and it was a blast. This year is in a new location which has plenty around it and the hotel looks much better. Dig deep in to your pockets and travel over as you will have a blast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm450 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 probably a bit cheaper than a fancy ticket....lol GOLD!:badgrin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nug Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 indeed :lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator stuba Posted July 29, 2008 Super Moderator Share Posted July 29, 2008 Guys, I am going everything is paid for and finalised. I went last year and it was a blast. This year is in a new location which has plenty around it and the hotel looks much better. Dig deep in to your pockets and travel over as you will have a blast. i would love to go but i went to vegas this time last year and have a new (unhappy) baby since then so will have to take a pass if i want to stay married. definitely on my list for must do geeky holidays tho :):tomato maybe next year. Spending a week in Sydney in early September if anybody wants to invite me to look at their collections :cool: i'll bring the drinks;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Arcade King Posted July 29, 2008 Administrators Share Posted July 29, 2008 Guys, I am going everything is paid for and finalised. I went last year and it was a blast. This year is in a new location which has plenty around it and the hotel looks much better. Dig deep in to your pockets and travel over as you will have a blast. make sure to take plenty of pics :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Guys, I am going everything is paid for and finalised. I went last year and it was a blast. This year is in a new location which has plenty around it and the hotel looks much better. Dig deep in to your pockets and travel over as you will have a blast. will see ya at the motel Chris booking my tickets this week all done and dusted now lets fill that container for the trip home !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillie Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Expo Maybe not a container however a big box as a min as I nearly broke my arms and back dragging all the shit I bought back last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retropin Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 will see ya at the motel Chris booking my tickets this week all done and dusted now lets fill that container for the trip home !!!! Mate, Ive got a header for Gtb 1955 Southern belle that can be delivered to Expo by a good friend of mine. I need to get this back to OZ. Mark if you are serious about a container - any chance of putting the head in there for me at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Maybe not a container however a big box as a min as I nearly broke my arms and back dragging all the shit I bought back last year. nah a container !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! we can do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillie Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Well a big box can become a container especially as there is a Super auction Friday night at Expo. Do not know the details yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 Mate, Ive got a header for Gtb 1955 Southern belle that can be delivered to Expo by a good friend of mine. I need to get this back to OZ. Mark if you are serious about a container - any chance of putting the head in there for me at all? pm sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railways Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 probably a bit cheaper than a fancy ticket....lol :lol:lol:lol Well it never fails but that gets my AA laugh of the day award- Good one :lol:lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fte Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 One great thing about Expo is doing the Stern factory tour and meeting some of the key players in the industry. Makes it all the more worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 One great thing about Expo is doing the Stern factory tour and meeting some of the key players in the industry. Makes it all the more worthwhile. this part I am looking forward too be happy to see pinball machines getting made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strangeways Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I'll be going on a pilgrimage to one of these Expos / Stern Factory Tour... Has to be done... Mark - I'll give you my "shopping list" for this trip ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creech Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I'll be going on a pilgrimage to one of these Expos / Stern Factory Tour... Has to be done... Mark - I'll give you my "shopping list" for this trip ! Yep, Stern tour + Pinball Hall of Fame in Vegas. That's on my list too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 (edited) I'll be going on a pilgrimage to one of these Expos / Stern Factory Tour... Has to be done... Mark - I'll give you my "shopping list" for this trip ! mate no chance for anything for you I am already looking at one container still I can always get more coin doors legs lock bars and the heavy stuff I can confirm some real good prices should this work out coins doors singles and doubles lock bars normal and wide body and a few more things. not sure I can even wait till then to sort it out fingers crossed as we can always do with more spare parts any other aussies going ??? Yep, Stern tour + Pinball Hall of Fame in Vegas. That's on my list too. yea have to go back to vegas to see that one day Edited July 29, 2008 by markc Automerged Doublepost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 probably a bit cheaper than a fancy ticket....lol Hey Rollerball,Are you a comedian in your other life.:lol Mate thats not just GOLD its BRILLIANT!! POST OF THE DAY EVERYONE I AGREE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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