Conventions
| There are hundreds of RPG conventions held every year, in the U.S. and abroad. Listed below are some of the largest conventions, which understandably will have the best RPG auctions. | |
| GenCon | The largest gaming convention in the U.S., and one of the biggest in the world. The GenCon RPG collectibles auction has no peer anywhere; the lead auctioneer is Frank Mentzer, former TSR luminary. GenCon has now moved to its new venue in Indianapolis, Indiana. August 14-17, 2008
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| Origins | The second largest gaming convention in the U.S. Origins will be held in Columbus, Ohio for the foreseeable future. June 24-28, 2009
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| DragonCon | The largest entertainment (comprising games, computers, Sci-Fi, television, film, comic books, etc) convention in the U.S. Held in Atlanta, Georgia. August 29 - September 1, 2008
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| GenCon UK | One of the largest gaming conventions in Europe. Licensed by GenCon LLC, but organized and conducted by Horseman Events. This year, held at the University of Reading, Berkshire, England. August 28-31, 2008
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| U*Con | Held at the Student Union of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. It was founded in 1988, and attracts gamers not only from Southeast Michigan but from across the United States and several other countries as well. Offers Role Playing Games, Collectible Card Games, Board Games, Miniatures, Train Games, Live Action RPGs, Dealers' Hall, Auction, Specialty Gaming Tracks, Anime Room, and more. November 21-23, 2008 |