Anyone going to Fanatics Fest?

[BioCRN]

For those not fully tuned it, it's a "festival"-like event.

Along with the usual expected stuff like paid autograph/photo sessions, there's a mix of multi-stage performances, events, contests, and presentations going on all day.

The star power is rather big. Along with sports personalities there's "Youtube/Twitch/etc" stars and other media/music figures.

There's also a lot of corporate whoring at the booths rather than people selling cards, though there are dealer tables.

It's 80% rock concert atmophere + famous people doing events + corporate tables shilling stuff...and 20% cards/memorabilia. It's target is a lot of the "shiny stuff" and younger collectors, but they deserve shows, too...so it's fun for some of those kind of collectors.

110% not my thing, but it exists and it's very strong on talent + corporate sponsors.

[Snapolit1]

Looked at it today and decided to pass. Would be easy for me but not enough interest in what’s going on. Not my scene, and will be very crowded. Has also gotten very warm in NYC and sure attending will involve a big line outside.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by BioCRN

For those not fully tuned it, it's a "festival"-like event.

Along with the usual expected stuff like paid autograph/photo sessions, there's a mix of multi-stage performances, events, contests, and presentations going on all day.

The star power is rather big. Along with sports personalities there's "Youtube/Twitch/etc" stars and other media/music figures.

There's also a lot of corporate whoring at the booths rather than people selling cards, though there are dealer tables.

It's 80% rock concert atmophere + famous people doing events + corporate tables shilling stuff...and 20% cards/memorabilia. It's target is a lot of the "shiny stuff" and younger collectors, but they deserve shows, too...so it's fun for some of those kind of collectors.

110% not my thing, but it exists and it's very strong on talent + corporate sponsors.

Thanks for the additional info. A lot more going on than I realized but still not interested in paying that much to get in.

[90feetaway]

No, but might have if not traveling this weekend. I do like the Friday lineup with current and former Yankees but the autograph prices are pretty far out there.

[Exhibitman]

https://adamstevenwarshaw.substack.c...natics?r=ff7k7

executive summary:

[calvindog]

You couldn’t pay me 10K to spend a day there.

[rjackson44]

Not even for free

[Snapolit1]

Is more of a sports fan event than collectors. Sure there will be lots of parents and kids there having a great time.

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by calvindog

You couldn’t pay me 10K to spend a day there.

Eh, I'm craven enough to do it for $5K and a free lunch.

[calvindog]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Eh, I'm craven enough to do it for $5K and a free lunch.

The free lunch will be hot dogs you have to wait an hour in line to get -- and they'll make you sick!

[joshleon]

Originally Posted by calvindog

You couldn’t pay me 10K to spend a day there.

Same...last time i was there was for the bar exam. Hard pass

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

https://adamstevenwarshaw.substack.c...natics?r=ff7k7

executive summary:

Adam, your experience from last year makes it clear to me that I don't need to be there this year. I wonder if any of the vintage dealers that were there last year are returning. Based on what you wrote, it wouldn't seem to make sense for them to come back.