Albert Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 As many of you probably know, the Midwest Gaming Classic is taking place June 3rd and 4th up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I'm sure there are many people who'd like to go, but aren't near enough the event to drive. I was wondering if people would be interested in participating in a raffle, the winner of which would have his or her expenses paid up to the Midwest Gaming Classic, including: - Airfare to and from the show - Transportation to and from the airport - Hotel room at the Olympia Resort and Spa (possibly upgraded to a Suite) - Tickets into the Midwest Gaming Classic - Possibly some meals - Probably some other goodies If there were any extra proceeds, these would be given to the winner to do with as he or she pleases (such as spending it at the show!) This raffle would probably have to be limited to US residents, as international airfare would likely be too much (Canada might be okay, though, I'd have to check). Not sure how much a raffle ticket would cost, would depend on what I thought the participation would be, which is why I'm here asking. Assume for now that it would cost $10. So, would you participate in such a raffle, at a chance to attend a free tip to the Midwest Gaming Classic? ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebue Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 I may give it a try... would there be any way to change airfare and transportation to gas reimbursement? It would probably be cheaper, and give the convenience of a car to me. Since I'm in Minneapolis, it wouldn't be too bad, maybe $150 round trip spongebue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holygrailvideogames.com Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 I wish that I could go. Milwaukee is close enough of a drive for me but my son's birthday falls on the date of the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Yeah, i'd buy a raffle ticket. I don't know if I could get off for the show if the contest is close to the date of the event, though. The show's date is getting close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holygrailvideogames.com Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 (edited) Al, Have you checked airfare to and from Milwaukee for cities around the country? Depending on where the winner would be from I would suspect that air fair might be pretty high. Edited May 6, 2006 by mcgrail0007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Climber Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 If you could change my vote to yes that would be cool, I foolishly voted no before reading everything that was included. Damn impulse voting! I really have to quit that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebue Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Al, Have you checked airfare to and from Milwaukee for cities around the country? Depending on where the winner would be from I would suspect that air fair might be pretty high. I did a quick search on Priceline, and it isn't too bad, here are a few figures I got when going to Milwaukee MKE airport, leaving 6/2 and returning 6/5, round trip: From: Minneapolis: $220 Los Angeles: $310 Miami: $260 (1 stop) Dallas/Fort Worth: $250 Honolulu: $630 <- understandably expensive These may be a little cheaper if you go directly through the airline, too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimefighter Posted May 6, 2006 Share Posted May 6, 2006 Full tank of gas from Springfield to Milwaukee = $25 x 2 = $50 Hmmm...looks like driving will be cheaper for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted May 6, 2006 Author Share Posted May 6, 2006 If you could change my vote to yes that would be cool, I foolishly voted no before reading everything that was included. Damn impulse voting! I really have to quit that.. Changed.. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegamatrix Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 If Canada is feasible Al, then count me in! I want to go to one of these shows in the worst way. Actually international flights are usually cheaper then flying in my own country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I'd take a shot at it. I have no chance of going any other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatdan Posted May 7, 2006 Share Posted May 7, 2006 I haven't made too many message board updates for everyone, but if you haven't been watching the web site for the show, here are just a few things to get you thinking about it... Of course, AtariAge will be there as one of the featured vendors, along with a wide variety of things from many, many other vendors for classic games, new games, and so on. There will be a bunch of tournaments, including one where you can win a pinball machine! There will be both a Jagfest and DreamCon event at the show, both will feature a ton of stuff. The Underdog Chamber will debut, and will be the place to check out those consoles and games that time passed by. Look for some really neat additions to this soon! There will be at least 40 different pinball / arcade machines at the event on freeplay that I know of right now. And usually, people tell me about these in the last couple weeks. We're expecting to have 75-125 of them overall. Speakers for the show include Scott Adams from Adventure International, Benjamin Heckendorn of BenHeck.com and Ellen Lurie of Raven Software. And me saying hi. More are coming soon too! As of yet unannounced, but you dan start to get excited about it now is that we'll be giving away an Xbox 360 with some games donated by Sega at the event to a lucky winner, and a lot of other goodies. Details on all of this will continue to come out at the show's web site. The show is 21,000 square feet this year, almost 8,000 feet larger than last year's show, and at this point we are practically sold out of all space. The show is going to be a blast, and I hope to meet everyone there. The Midwest Gaming Classic is organized by a group of gamers who I can say officially have never made money on the show, and we're just looking to put together something fun for everyone -- not something that gaming companies will be proud of, not something the bank will be proud of, but something that gamers want to attend. I hope that everyone really considers attending, and we'll see you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 How much are the tickets? Thats my only question as that will let me know how many I'm gonna buy!! I'm in for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbanes Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 I wish that I could go. Milwaukee is close enough of a drive for me but my son's birthday falls on the date of the show. By "close enough to drive," do you mean "close enough to get a hotel" or "close enough to drive from home"? Keep in mind that it's a two day event. If you mean the latter, you can go for just one day. Or perhaps (depending on your son's interests) take him with you as a Birthday celebration? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Scientist Posted May 10, 2006 Share Posted May 10, 2006 Oconomowoc's only a 30 minute drive from my house... I'd be a really cheap winner. Skipping the ticket gives me a little more homebrew money for the AA table (it still strikes me as odd that "AA" sells "homebrews"). Keen idea, though. -Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 What about winners that may reside in Chicago? Milwaukee is a 90 mile drive. Instead of airfare, perhaps tolls and gas? (and with the recent change to the Illinois Tollway fares, the Gas would be cheaper. ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbanes Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 What about winners that may reside in Chicago? Milwaukee is a 90 mile drive. Instead of airfare, perhaps tolls and gas? (and with the recent change to the Illinois Tollway fares, the Gas would be cheaper. ) Gas == $3.00/gal 90 mi / 25MPG = 3.6 gallons (You can do better than that, right?) 3.6 gal * $3.00/gal = $10.80 ~$0.40/toll * 5 tolls = $2.00 $10.80 + $2.00 = $12.80 one way $12.80 * 2 = $25.60 round trip Considering that you'll be spending $10.00 per person for entry, at least $5 per for lunch, and $100's of dollars on new gear, all I have to say is: Don't be such a cheapskate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inky Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Wish I had $100's to spend on new gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gannon Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Yeah, I'd definately sign up. $10 at a shot is much better than trying to figure out a way to make enough money to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vdub_bobby Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 I'd buy...but probably not at $10. At $5 or less I'd probably buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Ten dollars is probably the maximum I would pay. Even though the odds of winning myself are low, it'd be cool to subsidize someone else's trip to the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebue Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 looks like this would be my only shot at possibly going, for a number of reasons. Are you going to do this? If the show is in 2 weeks, it's probably a good idea to do it now or never, to give people notice and all. spongebue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Rose Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Ten dollars is probably the maximum I would pay. Even though the odds of winning myself are low, it'd be cool to subsidize someone else's trip to the show. That's a good outlook...Al can change my vote from 'no' to 'yes' too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glitch Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Wow, what a great idea. I've paid for chances at less. If the ticket price is $10 or under I'd buy at least 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaData Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I voted "no." Taking from many, to give to one, leaves many with much less. I'd rather eat $10 worth of food. There will be another time to attend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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