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What to Take to a Con

Giza — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:03:32 -0400

This article largely based on an article of the same name, written by Matt J. McCullar several years ago. We'd like to thank him for his work on it.

What follows is a list of items which are recommended to take along with you to Anthrocon or any other furry convention. This is based on both Matt's original list, the personal experiences of Anthrocon staff, and suggestions from Anthrocon's members:

Toiletries

Tips For Convention Goers

Unclekage — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 10:19:37 -0500

(by which is meant, "Where, how and when to leave a tip when traveling to a convention.")

by Dr. Samuel Conway

America is a truly unique culture when it comes to gratuities. Nowhere else in the world has the practice of "leaving a tip" become so integral a part of both the national mindset and the national economy. It is a practice so deeply ingrained that many people working in service industries are paid salaries well below the Federal Minimum Wage, since there is an expectation that the workers will earn enough in tips to make up the difference. Oddly enough, many Americans (and one might argue "most" Americans) do not have the faintest idea of when it is expected to leave a tip, or how much to leave, or even how to deliver the gratuity. There are even variations from region to region within the United States, such that individuals visiting from afar may inadvertently cause insult to a server while believing that they are delivering a compliment.

Tips For Congoers on Strict Budgets

Giza — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 10:20:48 -0500

By Vulpin

As someone who used to go to cons relatively cash-poor a while ago, I figured some of my survival techniques might be appreciated. So, here goes...

First, remember that missing a convention won't be the end of your life. If, in the final analysis, you just can't make it and be able to eat, sleep, and bathe, save your money for next year, or the year after that.

Next, keep in mind that you absolutely need to eat, sleep, and bathe. I've found that furries tend to be better as a rule about bathing, but all three are essential for different reasons. Keeping these in mind, here are some tips by category: