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Topic: Post-convention sales
Started by: Matt Wilson
Started on: 8/19/2006
Board: Conventions


On 8/19/2006 at 10:29am, Matt Wilson wrote:
Post-convention sales

I sold a moderate number of books at Gen Con. I didn't make money, after factoring my share of the booth, hotel, gas money, food, etc.

But here's the thing: I've made crazy sales in the last week.

In 2004 and 2005 I wasn't able to sell right away after returning, so I don't know if this is a common occurrence or something freakish.

Does anyone else have this experience? I mean with games that have been available for a while.

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On 8/19/2006 at 1:07pm, Justin D. Jacobson wrote:
Re: Post-convention sales

Yes, the post-GC sales bump is pretty common. Many people use GC to browse and then buy through their normal channels when they get home.

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On 8/20/2006 at 1:32am, John Harper wrote:
RE: Re: Post-convention sales

Yep, it happened to me, too. Also, several people have told me that they want to wait and buy the book through IPR, so I expect another bump in sales when the books show up over there.

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On 8/23/2006 at 1:44am, Jonathan Walton wrote:
RE: Re: Post-convention sales

I've probably sold 6-7 books since GenCon.  Since Push just came out, though, I'm unsure if this is special or normal.

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On 8/23/2006 at 1:46am, Blankshield wrote:
RE: Re: Post-convention sales

I've had several sales since, mostly from Europe.  This matches my experience last year, and I suspect (the geographical aspect) may be relatively unique to Death's Door.  Barring convention sales, most of my sales are overseas.

James

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