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Curious why the venue changed from the OC Fair Grounds years ago. That is what I remember being the first venue I went to. Took a long break after that time so just was wondering why it changed from that location if anyone knows.
I remember when there was a small electrical fire. Hopefully that wasn't the reason to not have it there.
 

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Show was pretty good.

Raffle was okay. Last year was better. I didn't win anything in the raffle, but I saw Ben won an APEX system! And I think Randall won a nice frag tank. I wanted that frag tank, but lady luck said it was not meant to be. Really nice corals all around. There was a massive bounce chalice.
 
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I don't know. Went in there, and was a little bit disappointed. Maybe I went to too many card show expecting to be bunch of vendors, but feel like there is only like maybe 15 vendors. Prices wise, I guess they gotta cover the show table price. Did get a Dough Boy, Godzilla, and King Kong.
 
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We went today and picked up a few different Diaseris frags, and grabbed a Pinky the Bear from Steve. Overall, didn’t spend too much out of pocket today. It was just nice to catch up with folks we haven’t seen in a while.
 

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I went today. Parking was only $15 at the Marriott itself where the event is and there was no issue parking. We got there after 11a and no issue.

For anyone who saw the most recent WWC YouTube videos about the amazing fish store from Underwater Wonders in Colorado, they have a booth. They have the best SPS at the whole show. If you are going tomorrow/sunday and into SPS, check them out.
 

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Headed out with the family and broke for lunch at downtown Disney as always. Came back for the raffles and won an Apex jr and $200 to Reef Nutrition. It worked out since I was complaining that there weren’t enough food samples as in usual years.
 

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You should see the Walt Disney frags they (Underwater Wonders) have. Large, fluffy, and only $100. Many other nice SPS as well. Best I have seen in a long time.
 

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I don't know. Went in there, and was a little bit disappointed. Maybe I went to too many card show expecting to be bunch of vendors, but feel like there is only like maybe 15 vendors. Prices wise, I guess they gotta cover the show table price. Did get a Dough Boy, Godzilla, and King Kong.
Did you see both rooms?
 

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I don't know. Went in there, and was a little bit disappointed. Maybe I went to too many card show expecting to be bunch of vendors, but feel like there is only like maybe 15 vendors. Prices wise, I guess they gotta cover the show table price. Did get a Dough Boy, Godzilla, and King Kong.
You did go into the other ballroom where most of the coral vendors are, right? There are at least 20 vendors in that room alone...
 

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Yup theres a second room don’t forget
 

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Parking garage was only 15 for the marriot....i guess some peeps wanted to street walk for a day. Day 2 was a bit slower, the large layout was nice for elbow room but the vibe seemed different with 2 showrooms. Felt like I was a victim of apartheid.
 

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Parking garage was only 15 for the marriot....i guess some peeps wanted to street walk for a day. Day 2 was a bit slower, the large layout was nice for elbow room but the vibe seemed different with 2 showrooms. Felt like I was a victim of apartheid.
:ROFLMAO: It's a caste system.

How was the raffle on the 2nd day? Did you get the kH monitor you wanted?
 

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