Comments on: CON NEWS: Price sells Mid-Ohio Con

By: W3r3

W3r3 — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 18:47:37 +0000

Who do you think is in a position to buy it?

By: Chris

Chris — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:58:40 +0000

Please don’t let it be Wizard. Please don’t let it be Wizard.

By: Tommy Raiko

Tommy Raiko — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:32:59 +0000

“Excuse, me, but someone is SELLING a convention? oh, the name of it, oh, I get it. ”

Well, a convention is, after all, a business, with assets and liabilities and value and all that stuff. Although it may be harder to visualize (or evaluate) the sale of a business that doesn’t seem to trade in tangible goods, trade shows and gatherings and shows and conventions do get bought and sold all the time. Heck, when Wizard moved into organizing conventions, they did so by buying the Chicago Comic-Con…

By: Chuck Moore

Chuck Moore — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:15:11 +0000

Roger has always been a great person to work with and his dedication to tying Mid-Ohio-Con to charities throughout the years has been admirable. I will miss hearing him on the PA during future shows (if/when a buyer might be found).

As an attendee and someone who covered the ‘07 show, I found it to be an exceedingly fun event. Mid-Ohio-Con has always had that rare distinction of drawing an interesting group of celebrity guests yet maintaining a laid back feel. Crowds seemed solid in ‘07, yet you didn’t feel as rushed when you wanted to talk to a creator or company rep. This last show also featured a solid group of indie creators sharing some of the better work I took in all year.

If this show fades, it will be a real loss in my opinion.

By: stan sakai

stan sakai — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:38:22 +0000

I’ve been to a few Mid Ohio Cons, and Roger did put together a terrific convention. I’m sorry to hear he’s stepping down, and hope someone takes it over.

By: Al

Al — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:44:39 +0000

Excuse, me, but someone is SELLING a convention? oh, the name of it, oh, I get it.

By: Tom S.

Tom S. — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:34:24 +0000

Maybe, we will see the show go Non-Profit. The strongest organization in Ohio is the group running Ohayocon and that is going Non-Profit. I think the most like scenario is that Mid Ohio Con dies permanently (not finding a buyer) or is at least canceled for 2008 and possible 2009.