OT: Cubs Con 2013

[Rice Cube]

http://muskat.mlblogs.com/2012/09/17/917-cubs-convention-jan-18-20/

The 28th Cubs Convention will be Jan. 18-20, 2013, in a new downtown location at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers, 301 E. North Water Street. Starting Wednesday at 9 a.m. CT, Cubs fans can book rooms at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers by calling the hotel at 800-233-4100 and asking for the Cubs Convention rate of $179 per night plus tax. Guests who book a two-night stay will receive a limited-edition authenticated, autographed photo of Anthony Rizzo and Brett Jackson. Hotel guests may purchase up to four passes for a reduced rate of $20 each. Individual passes for guests not staying at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers will be sold for $60 per pass at a later date. A percentage of the proceeds benefits Chicago Cubs Charities. To date, Cubs Convention has raised nearly $4 million.

 

[brett05]

At those prices might be nearly 8 million before the 2013 convention ends.

 

[daddies3angels]

Honestly why would you waste your money to go see players from this team? Only 3-5 guys even MLB talent on this team

 

[Rice Cube]

Honestly why would you waste your money to go see players from this team? Only 3-5 guys even MLB talent on this team

That's why it's a consumer choice. I choose not to pay for Cubs Con, but will go if someone gives me a free pass

 

[Mr. Cub]

Who wants to fly me out there? Anyone?

 

[Crystallas]

I have never been. But some conventions give you so much free stuff to go along with the meet-n-greet, that $60 isn't necessarily bad.

 

[Rice Cube]

I have never been. But some conventions give you so much free stuff to go along with the meet-n-greet, that $60 isn't necessarily bad.

It's basically a free pass to bug as many people as possible for autographs and getting news about three hours before the beat guys cab write about it. In my brief experience it's not really worth it.

 

[nwfisch]

Who wants to fly me out there? Anyone?

Ricketts too cheap to fly you Ernie?