Thursday, October 15, 2015

Quest of Quests

Games are everywhere: Quest for New York Comic Con Tickets The RPG
Leave hotel and head towards subway station.

Notice Javits Center(previously clear of any sort of activity days prior) has gigantic posters hanging inside with upcoming shows and New York Comic Con logos.

Enter Javits Center and approach registration desk

Inquire about NYCC admission
                Guy: Sold out for months.
                Me: Need Volunteers?
                Guy: No.
                Me: Need Interns?
                Guy: No.
                Me: Found out NYCC was starting tomorrow five minutes ago.
                Guy: Midtown Comics did a NYCC ticket giveaway a little while back. They might be able to help.

Head to Midtown Comics

Inquire about NYCC ticket giveaway
                Guy: They were gone over the course of a day at this location. Try StubHub or Craigslist.
                Me: Ok. Do you guys have the Biker Daryl Dixon Pop figurine?
                Guy: No. They’re really popular and we sell out really fast.  Try our Grand Central Station store.
                Me: Ok. Thanks

Take Subway to Grand Central Station Midtown Comics

Inquire about Biker Daryl Dixon Pop figurine
                Guy: We’re completely out.  We should have some in a couple weeks.
Small talk about The Walking Dead
                Guy: Yeah, I love that show. They’re going to be at NYCC.
                Me: I know!  I just found out NYCC was happening twenty minutes ago and I can’t find tickets.

Another Guy over hears conversation and comes over
                Guy 2: You’re looking for NYCC tickets?
                Me: Yes…
                Guy 2: How many days?
                Me: One…
                Guy 2: Which day?
                Me: Tomorrow(Thursday)…
                Guy 2: My friend is selling two NYCC passes for tomorrow for $100.
                Me: Really! Let me think about it.
                Guy 1: That’s a really good deal. You’re not going to beat that price.
                Me: Ok. I’ll take ‘em.
Exchange information

Acquired Real Biggoron Sword…I mean NYCC Tickets

Now, THAT is how you quest for rare items in real life.

Easter Egg Bonus...Yes, this happened.



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