PORTLAND Retro gaming Expo 2009

[Qixmaster]

I'm planning on flying up from Sacramento to attend again this year.

charles

Yes, Charles you were a BIG help at my booth last year... sadly I won't be bringing near as much stuff... if any at all.

Anyway, i am sad that there is no CGE this year, but that means that there are all those people out there that need there expo fix. Come to this show! it is a most excellent event. Portland is a pretty affordable city and hotel rooms in the downtown area rarely fill up completely on weekends. two weeks ago I booked a four star hotel in downtown Portland for $60 a night + tax on Priceline. That was a friday night.

If you are anywhere in Downtown Portland you can hop on the max and it will take you to the convention center where the expo is... i believe free of charge.

So to all you who say it will be too spendy, just come, it won't be anymore expensive than Vegas if you book your flights in time. Think about it...Vegas can get spendy FAST

You can also take the Max from the Airport to downtown portland for a small fee if you don't want to pay for a cab. Or if you don't want to do that I would be more than happy to pick people up from the airport the day before the show and take you to your hotel. I'd just need some notice.

[recycledgamer]

If you are anywhere in Downtown Portland you can hop on the max and it will take you to the convention center where the expo is... i believe free of charge.

So to all you who say it will be too spendy, just come, it won't be anymore expensive than Vegas if you book your flights in time. Think about it...Vegas can get spendy FAST

You can also take the Max from the Airport to downtown portland for a small fee if you don't want to pay for a cab. Or if you don't want to do that I would be more than happy to pick people up from the airport the day before the show and take you to your hotel. I'd just need some notice.

Yep, light rail from the PDX airport to within several blocks of the venue is less than $4. Also, the Expo venue is in Portland's Light Rail Fareless Square which means you can take the train from the Convention Center stop (the closest to the venue) to downtown Portland for FREE.

Incidently, I just posted a link on the Retro Gaming Expo site to group rates at the Crowne Plaza (the hotel where the event is to be held). You can also now purchase tickets to the event on the site. Pre-sold ticket holders get into the show 1 hour before those who buy their tickets at the door this year! (9:00 AM instead of 10:00 AM).

Buy Tickets at RetroGamingExpo.com

Group Hotel Rates at the Portland Crowne Plaza

Hope to see everyone there!

Chuck aka Recycled Gamer

[evg2000]

I pre-ordered my admission ticket yesterday. I think I will be flying in Saturday afternoon and leave Monday morning.

Charles

[y-bot]

Glad to hear you're coming again Charles.

y-bot

[miaandjohnrule]

I'm going to be able to get the time off. I'll be there selling some items.

[rick weis]

I'm going to be able to get the time off. I'll be there selling some items.

SWEET!! you always have great stuff to sell.

Rick

[swlovinist]

Things are progressing nicely for the show. Just a heads up for anyone else interested in coming, we will have a great and wide selecton of games from Atari to Xbox. We have will have a more organized staff this year, and it would be a great idea for anyone who was thinking of going to a game convention on the West Coast.