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Agreed.

I fully realise how little SMs probably pay for their photos - I just thought it would have been a nice gesture for them to take, say £1.00 off the cost of the autograph under the circumstances, although I don't really see why a big organisation like SMs couldn't have found the time to send someone to get some more printed off. Surely they have the images stored somewhere on a computer - it would have just been a matter of ordering and getting some gofer to collect them. I think it's kind of beside the point what you do with your unsigned photos, but as you decided to enlighten me on the subject, I'll tell you what happens to mine - my daughter collects them, and was looking forward to getting one of Superman. She got one anyway because I couldn't have let her down like that, but I had to get it from a dealer, which is what annoyed me the most. I'm not one of those who takes 4 or 5 free photos having brought that many of my own items, but I do like to take one (which I still consider I was entitled to do having paid for two autographs and provided one item of my own). Considering that most people (in my experience) don't supply their own items anyway, I only hope SMs managed to eke out their supply of 8x10's through Monday, and I hope that that single photo I didn't get helped in some small way... Sorry, couldn't resist. I'm actually quite a nice person really. Anyway, unless I feel the need to defend myself, these will be my final words on this subject. Kinda bored with it now anyway.

Agreed.

So true It could be a perfect time to get Bruce Campbell I'd be there with bells on if Bruce Campbell was a guest!! This whole horror con idea would be fantastic, especially with loads of Hammer stars *dreams about Christopher Lee attending*

If it's a suitable venue that's the problem, how about this one: http://www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk/welcome.htm I'd say it's about as good (?) as the GMEX, or one of the N E C's halls, and a lot less hassle than either, plus, it's on my doorstep

My partner took her photo while we stood in Bernard Cribbins' queue next to hers. She gave him a big smile and waved at him. Should I be worried??!

From the "ANSWERS to FAQ" thread: How much are the 8x10 pictures that the show provides? The 8x10 pictures that the show provides for you to get signed are FREE. You get an 8x10 picture FREE with every autograph you buy. I understand that BR signing for an extra day meant that SMs would indeed be short of photos, but they knew about the extra day's signing by May 1st (that I know of) giving four days notice before BR's arrival - surely someone could have arranged for more photos to be made available in that time? It seems pretty penny-pinching and mean to withhold photos where people have brought their own. It also is hardly likely to make a lot of difference (I'd have thought) to the overall shortage, as in my experience, most people do not supply their own items. Also for Charisma's information, according to the FAQ thread, an 8x10 photo should be FREE with every paid for autograph and is NOT an added bonus.

Did showmasters underestimate BR's popularity and not get enough photos for him on Saturday? If not, I'd like to know why I was told in no uncertain terms by the crew member who was taking the money for him that as I had brought an item of my own for him to sign, I could only have one other photo (I paid £40.00, and expected to be able to get a free unsigned photo in addition to the one I was having signed). I had to choose the photo in a hurry too, because BR was about to leave for the photo sessions, and consequently the whole thing was rather rushed, but don't get me wrong, that was understandable, and is not what I'm unhappy about. Brandon was lovely, and made a beautiful job of signing my item and the photo I chose, despite the rush. My complaint is about not being able to have an additional photo. Having paid the same as anyone else I felt I was entitled to one, and if it wasn't for the rush I would have made more of a stand about it. Overall though, a great con showmasters. I loved (almost) every minute of it!

Some of the American stall-holders annoy the hell out of me - I know they need to mark up their prices from what they would be in the US in order to make a profit and make it worth their while to attend CM, but when their price labels don't include £ signs, and correct me if I'm wrong, but it seems pretty obvious that the labels remain the same whether they are in the UK or the US (so £35.00 becomes $35.00 for example). That means a 100% price mark-up, given that the current exchange rate is approximately $2.00 to £1.00. Obviously a lot of people are willing to pay, or it wouldn't be worth these dealers while to make the trip, but I won't be one of them.

Oh WOW! Romero in a shopping centre ROTFLMFAO!! I can hardly wait! How about some of the Dead movies cast too? Please SM's??!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh god, I think I died and went to heaven

I just noticed on the IMDb he was the original Dangerous Davies (The Last Detective), so they'll both be there on Saturday. Quite a coincidence!

Bryan Ferry.

If I could only get one it would have to be Brandon, cause I've got a gorgeous romantically posed photo of him and Kate Bosworth as Superman and Lois, and she's already signed it... No, I haven't met her, I bought it. What can I say? I'm a completeist (sp? um, is that even a proper word??!).

So far, so meh. Sorry. But I live in hope.

Offhand, I can't think of anyone I'd pay actual money to meet who I'd expect to attend. Not being funny, that's just my two penn'orth (unless Sm's can get the likes of Oasis). I'd love to be proved wrong with someone worthwhile though.

Yeah, but can we have the other chipmunks as well please?! Sorry!

Brandon Routh (is there anyone who hasn't listed him as someone they want to meet yet?! Jeez, he is gonna be SO busy!!) Michael Biehn Peter Davison Charisma Carpenter (but only if she's not one of those who insists on personalisation). No others as of yet...which reminds me: I was hoping for some "Lost" people. Not complaining though.

Well, I thought I might just have a quick butchers at the site to see what was new, and ye gods...my jaw literally dropped open in amazement!! WOW! Most excellent guest showmasters!

Thanks gilgalad70. I can live without meeting her...not o sure about my other half though! He was almost frothing at the mouth when he saw those pics. Lol!

Does anyone know if that's true? I'd love to meet her and get her autograph, but unlike a lot of people, I don't like personalisation. Not because I intend to sell them on - I don't, and anyway, at £20 each, I doubt I'd be able to recoup, never mind make a profit. I'd like to think my collection might be worth something one day (other than what it means to me in terms other than monetary), and I'm well aware that personalised autographs are not that desirable by anyone other than the named person (and therefore not as valuable), hence my preference for non-personalisation. Which is a long-winded (sorry! ) way of saying that I hope she doesn't insist on personalising.

Agreed. I'd also like to get CKR's autograph on something from a fantastic film I saw him in recently, entitled "Last Night". I loved it so much I bought the DVD (not quite the company, but you get the idea :)

A due South reunion? YES, PLEASE! Especially Paul Gross. I would move heaven and earth to meet him To anyone who doesn't know just how great this show is, catch it on ITV3...you don't know what you're missing...seriously. Um, Young Guns, yeah, that'd be fine with me too.

David Boreanaz SMG Charisma Carpenter Eliza Dushku Seth Green

Oh my f***ing god!!! Now I HAVE to go to this...jeez, I wish I had the confidence to have a photo taken with him

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Any chance of completing The Champions trio by getting William Gaunt (also appeared in Doctor Who) and Stuart Damon too? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeease showmasters!!!! *begs on her knees*