No onsite grading as of yet, however, there will be some promo cards in the charity auction that were graded by Beckett last year.

no stir fry, but can offer a GREAT Breakfast Buffet on Saturday morning- only 15.00 per person all you can eat! And it benefits the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation to boot!!!!

No tattoo artist, but plenty of tattoo artwork to look at!

What more can there be ? You may ask.
Well,...............

Look for the list of available promo cards at the Expo, coming this week, as we roll out the Treasure Hunt of Promo Cards!
The list is pretty Awesome!!!!!!

NO Stir Fry pro is a real heart breaker.
After all, Missouri invented stir-fry right along with stir crazy and reading between the lines.

LOL

quote:

Originally posted by xtime:
All you are missing...
on-site card grading service
pro stir-fry chef
...and...(drum roll please)...
a tattoo artist.
...and the show will be complete.

I did a show once with a tattoo artist.

After 3 days of solid inking, I was tired of the sound, that much is for sure.

And I'll grade your cards on site if you like. I can't be any worse than the "professionals" when it comes to grading non-sport cards.

Ed

Attention Attention!
Everyone is going to want to carry their program book down to Albertos when they eat lunch and or dinner this year!!!!
Here is the sneak preview from the ad that the Holiday Inn placed inside the program book.

The offer is as follows :

25% off your total Alberto's food bill when you show them your 2011 CECE program book with their ad.
Alcoholic beverages and the charity breakfast are excluded from this offering.
And the discount is valid for the WHOLE Month of September 2011!!!

This is a GREAT way try their new menu, and it is very good, and save a bunch of money on top of things!

YEAHHH!!!

quote:

Originally posted by PAULM:
...
no stir fry, but can offer a GREAT Breakfast Buffet on Saturday morning- only 15.00 per person all you can eat! And it benefits the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation to boot!!!!
...

Paul,

What time would the breakfast begin? I see early birds will be allowed into the show at 8:30. Also, do kids under three eat free? I need to know if I should bring my real driver's license or my Chicago one.

quote:

Originally posted by PAULM:
Bill Are you coming for the Last One ?

Paul, I am coming to Chicago that weekend and I chose that weekend for obvious, selfish, card-collecting, Paul-loving reasons but I may have to choose between coming Friday or Saturday. I have a rudimentary plan that gets me there both days provided I can pursuade my son to attend the Breakfast. Now I see that I need to plan my timing strategically around the availability of Promo cards. Life is tough! Planning is even harder!

Hi Bill,
Breakfast is Sat am 7:30 to 8:15am,
There will be special prizes given out at breakfast as well.
Unfortunately, at this time, there are no concessions for children under age 3, but I will check with the hotel- good point- thank you!
We would be honored to have you and the family here to celebrate our Grand Finale!

The show on Friday runs from 7:30pm early bird to 11:00pm, if this helps!

For those of you who have not yet made their hotel reservations, please call the hotel directly at 630 665 3000 - hotel code is CECE and the rate is $ 64.95+ tax nightly.
Before the block of rooms are gone,please.

Bill,
At the breakfast, children under age 3 DO eat FREE!
Thanks for the great question!
Hope this helps you as well as many other folks out in their planning.
Take care,
Paul

Off to Dragoncon today, in hopes of getting some additional artwork done for the Treasure Chest of Art project.
Keep an eye out for more posts with more info!
Take care,
Paul

Back from Dragoncon! It was great! Returned with some fantastic art for the Treasure Chest of Art project! I will work on the official announcement of who these special folks are, that will be highlighted in the second and final release of 50 Treasure Chests of Art! So keep your eyes peeled.
Also, for those who are interested, I have lifted the limitation of purchase on these.
We look forward to seeing everyone in two weeks at the Chicago Expo!
Take care and see most of you soon,
Paul

Still feel a little jet lagged.But the show must go on!
Anyone still needing to make their hotel reservations, please do, as time is running out! Only TWO WEEKS until ... the FALL EXPO!

Special rate of 64.95+tax is still available, but not for very long.The Hotel phone is 630 665 3000.
So, please make your reservations today so you do not miss the very special rate the hotel has given us.

Thanks and will post more news soon.
Paul

Artists added!
Anthony Smith
Eric Martin

Artists cancellations:
Chris Foreman
Beck Whitaker

Dealers added:
Larry Rivkin
Jackpot Amusements
TNT Comics and Toys

Keep an eye out for additional info!!!

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More Promo news tonight!!!!

Here's a scan of the promo card I came up with for the show. I'll be giving it out Friday and Saturday while supplies last (only 200 were made). I'll also bring a few of my Boba Fett (P1) cards with me.

Looks great! Laura, I like the Time Machine!
Thanks!
Keep an eye out for the list of available promos at the Expo! Coming soon!

The CECE and the Treasure Chest Foundation welcomes famed comic book
artist Jim Steranko to the Treasure Chest of Art Collection!

Be the FIRST to pull Mr. Steranko’s Sketch Card from one of the remaining (50)
Treasure Chests of Art Collections!
A Jim Steranko sketch is very scarce and a well treasured piece.
Special Thanks to Mr. Steranko and David Spurlock of Vanguard Productions for
their kindness and generosity!
Preorder your chest NOW, before the Expo and we can have it ready for you to pick up at the show or we can ship it right to your home!