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Originally posted by H_Toser:
Tattoox:

You might go back and read the posts again. Rittenhouse did not say different cards would be given out on different days. Also, you asked "which booth is his?" The posts tell you where you can get each card including their booth numbers. And Wee Bee is a her

Maybe you can print out the list for your friend or point him/her to either of the posts. Here are the link again:

Rittenhouse Archives Announces 11 Exclusive Promos for Comic-Con International

Rittenhouse Archives: Comic-Con International: San Diego

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Originally posted by Batman:
Just about every dealer gave them out for free last year, I recall on one day a dealer was asking for a $5 purchase or something of that nature, but that was the exception. It should be fairly easy to acquire these, although I agree that the Marvel booth could be a challenge, as they often have no idea what they are when you ask, and then they just end up putting the whole supply out on a random occasion and they are gone in 10 minutes. I will check early on preview night in hopes of avoiding this. My feeling is that if they were too easy to get, there's no challenge or fun in it, I like a little adversity, just not too much! In the end, these shoud not be too hard to find. Heck, I have to try to put together 5 sets for everyone on my list! Better to have 9 cards to chase than none, at any rate!

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I tried to contact everyone carrying the Marvel promo cards. One site I couldn't find a website. Another, the emails didn't go through. Didn't bother with Marvel. From the 5 that went out, 3 have answered. And they all require a purchase. So I think that's 4 requiring purchase, 3 free, and two unknown at this time.

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Originally posted by Kennywood:
If you have to buy something in order to get a "free" promo card, you might as well buy the promo card off of eBay.

It would seem like the locations of the promo cards would be seen simply as an enducement to get people to stop by the various booths. Why not just cut to the chase and sell the promo card then?

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Originally posted by Tattoox:
Endless World's website states that their booth is #729, but I think that's an error. Harris' info and SDCC states #629. And they state FREE PROMOS!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally posted by webjon:

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Originally posted by Kennywood:
If you have to buy something in order to get a "free" promo card, you might as well buy the promo card off of eBay.

It would seem like the locations of the promo cards would be seen simply as an enducement to get people to stop by the various booths. Why not just cut to the chase and sell the promo card then?

True. . . and while I totally agree with you, this does prevent random people just grabbing a stack of 'em to flip on eBay.

I guess the question is -- are they trying to promote the individual places selling cards, or cards in general. . . Clearly this is a good strategy for promoting the places selling, but not so great to promote the hobby in general.

Jon

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Originally posted by Batman:

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I tried to contact everyone carrying the Marvel promo cards. One site I couldn't find a website. Another, the emails didn't go through. Didn't bother with Marvel. From the 5 that went out, 3 have answered. And they all require a purchase. So I think that's 4 requiring purchase, 3 free, and two unknown at this time.

I think it depends. If the dealer knows you, they probably will give you the promo for free, it's good business. I always try to do some business with each dealer, but I know if a dealer I have brought from before hits me up for a purchase before I get the promo, it would not sit well with me. Some of the dealers are regular dealers at Philly, or know collectors from other shows around the country. At any rate, I'm not fretting over it.

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Originally posted by Kennywood:
If you have to buy something in order to get a "free" promo card, you might as well buy the promo card off of eBay.

It would seem like the locations of the promo cards would be seen simply as an enducement to get people to stop by the various booths. Why not just cut to the chase and sell the promo card then?

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Originally posted by H_Toser:
I've taken all of the bits and pieces from things I've posted on the forum, others have posted, other info I've found online, and the previous blog posts and have come up with the list of booths trading card collectors should visit:

Comic-Con Roundup

I've also included links to a few sites those trading card collectors unable to attend should visit.

I did this pretty quickly so if anyone finds errors, please send me an email and I will update it. Thanks.