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From: Walt Vogdes
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Speaking from past history and not as someone involved in this years convention, "day rates" and "event tickets" are not generally offered, due to the necessity of the convention hosts to forecast attendance and make commitments to providers. As for the topics addressed by the speakers, many stein collectors are also interested in other collectibles with similar cultural origins, Black Forest wood carvings being a popular one, although this presentation will be on Anri carvings. The convention host chapter selects the speakers based upon their sense of what attendees will enjoy. Keep in mind that the speakers are "main tent" kind of events, the roundtables are separate smaller forums for those who are interested in a particular topic. The decision to hold a roundtable on "dolls" also offers a topic which might be of interest to some of the wives who are not stein collectors themselves.