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9:45 am
January 17, 2013
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Financial Samurai
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Howdy Folks,
Anybody going to WDS in Portland this July? I'm tempted to go, but I'm always a last minute planner given something always comes up. I'm also hesitant to spend the $510 conference fee sadly enough. But, what's money amongst friends right?
I'd love to get an idea of what is going so I can make a better decision. Might be chicken or the egg. There are still 350 tickets left in case you are wondering as of 1/17/2013 9:45am PST.
Thanks,
Sam
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Sam
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12:24 pm
January 21, 2013
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Eric – PersonalProfitability.com
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I always consider it, but it has not made it up to the top of the list just yet. I would love to hear past experiences to decide if it is worth it.
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5:39 pm
January 21, 2013
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My wife and I bought tickets. We still have to figure out our kids situation, but we're hopeful to make it. This will be my 1st time attending.
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5:58 pm
January 21, 2013
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michael @ financial ramblings
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Not going, but just looked and saw that they're down to 40 tickets left at 9pm on 1/21…
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6:11 pm
January 21, 2013
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Post edited 8:25 pm – January 21, 2013 by Financial Samurai
Nice Jeff. Will be interested in hearing your feedback and comparing it to Fincon, which I think is great.
As a PF blogger, I can't help but feel bullish about 1,000 tickets being sold for $500 each. Add another $500-$1,500 for hotels, food, flights etc and this is quite a pretty expense for a weekend. Can this be taken as a good anecdote for the economy and a reflection of how lucrative it is online for the whole community? I hope so as I'm always optimistic.
Thanks
PS Business expense too whoo hoo!
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Sam
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8:18 pm
January 21, 2013
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I know a few people who went last year. The big difference between WDS and FinCon is that WDS has no sponsors – that's why the tickets are so expensive. It's also much larger and has a *lot* more attendees. I've never heard anyone say they regretted attending. I'd love to go but I had to choose between WDS and another trip this year, and the other trip won.
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8:32 pm
January 21, 2013
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Andrea, didn't know there were no sponsors.
Very cool! I don't mind sponsors at conferences at all. Actually, I really enjoy learning about new businesses and potential partnerships as we bloggers are also running our little businesses as well. I appreciate anybody who tries to start.
Read 200 folks just went to hang out in Portland anyway. Could be a fun alternative too.
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Sam
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6:11 am
January 22, 2013
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I'm going! I bought first round tickets. You're right, it can be written off! That makes me feel a little better about recklessly throwing down that much money. But I figure, I'll save a bunch on not having to leave my town. Plus, I like playing tour guide barbie, so if you come, look me up!
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6:32 pm
January 22, 2013
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Nice Kathleen. No brainer to go living in Portland! Let us know how it goes!
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Sam
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11:57 pm
January 22, 2013
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I'll be attending as well since it's in town. Last year, Jeff (Money Spruce) went and he liked it. I think he's going again this year. There were quite a few PF blogger here last year.
Phillip from PT money, Frugal beautiful, etc…
I just dropped by to say hi last year since I wasn't able to get a ticket.
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6:30 am
January 23, 2013
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retireby40 said:
I'll be attending as well since it's in town. Last year, Jeff (Money Spruce) went and he liked it. I think he's going again this year. There were quite a few PF blogger here last year.
Phillip from PT money, Frugal beautiful, etc…
I just dropped by to say hi last year since I wasn't able to get a ticket.
Hi Joe, if one can't get a ticket, do you think it's worth it to drop by and hang out? Portland is close to SF, and I wouldn't mind seeing some folks, going to dinner, and grabbing drinks in general.
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Sam
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