This was my first time at this event and I honestly had a fantastic time. Maybe because I had not been to an event like this before to compare, but everything I found this weekend seemed exactly as I expected it to be. I thought it would be exceptionally busy but I was in the venue both days by 9.20am and found moving between the two venues a doddle. I found if a row was heavily populated I could easily go down another row of stalls to get in and out without being in a crowd. I did think it was hot, but then again it is Britain so who can predict our weather! I didn't get to meet Stan but I had a fantastic time at his show and was so delighted to be able to see him in the flesh, such a rare opportunity were we given and I loved it!
All the guests I spoke to were funny, kind and definitely worth meeting and the photo ops were fantastic.
I definitely agree with ending pay on the day tickets. I think for most things nowadays you have to buy a ticket in advance, so that is what it should be to make it easier to know who is coming. If you have a known deadline for tickets being unavailable then there is no excuse for people to miss them.
I think it is a shame that some people didn't have a good time at this event, but from me a big thank you to all the staff for making my first con so amazing! :)