Updated 10-02-2023

General Questions

Q: What is the parking situation at PAGE?

• A: Parking is ample and free onsite

Q: What halls is the convention located in?

• A: Halls D and E. Entry is through Hall D.

Q: Is there hotel attached to the convention center?

• A: No, but the Hilton Garden Inn is less than a 1/2 mile away and will be providing free shuttle service to and from the venue throughout the days and evenings of the convention. We also have close to 5000 sf of meeting space available for open gaming, overnight gaming and special events at the Hilton Garden Inn. We also have our room block reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn. Click here to book you room.

Q: Is food available at the convention center?

• A: Yes.

Q: Is outside food and drink allowed in the convention center?

• A: No, but we're gamers. Be resourceful with your snacks. Food deliveries will be turned away at the door.

Charitable Status

Q: Is the Philadelphia Area Gaming Expo a non-profit entity?

• A: Yes. We have been graned 501c3 status by the Internal Revenue Service.

Q: What is the convention's charitable initiative?

• A: Please click the link called Gamer Assistance Program under the 'Attend' tab above for full details.

Badges

Q: Can I get in for free if I run games or volunteer?

• **A: Yes. Any combination of 12 hours of GMing or volunteering will entitle you to free admission.

Q: Do you have special pricing for children?

• A: Children under the age of 10 are admitted for free when attending with a badged adult. Children 11 and older require a badge. Individual event fees are still applicable to children under the age of 10 participating in games.

Q: Can I just drop my kids off and allow them to participate if I am not present?

• A: Children under 15 must be accompanied by a badged adult. 16-17 year olds may play 'on their own' without being accompanied, but we will require contact info for a parent or guardian.

Q: I just want to attend so I can go to the vendor's area, game flea market or charity game auction Do I need to purchase a badge for that?

• A: Yes. You would need to purchase a badge of some kind to enter the convention.

Q: I just want to be a vendor at the used game flea market on Saturday. Do I need to purchase a badge?

• A: Yes.

Game Auction

Q: I want to put items in the game auction but cannot attend the convention. Can I ship the items in and have you auction them for me?

• A: Yes. Email Ron@PhillyGamingExpo.com to go over the details.

Q: Can I bid in the Charity Game Auction virtually if I can't attend?

• A: Yes, via proxy bid from the auction items listed in advance. There will be no 'live' online bidding.

Q: How does online proxy bidding work?

• A: You will send you highest bid amount for a particular item in advance of the live auction at the convention. The high proxy bid will be the opening bid amount once the auction goes live. You will be required to immediately pay via credit card or Paypal for items you win. Winning bids will include a 10% buyer's premium and this is NOT included in your proxy bid. It is added at the to the total sale price. Note a 3.5% convenience fee will be charged for credit card transactions.

Q: When will a list of auction items be available for review if I am going to proxy bid?

• A: We are hoping to have a list of items posted and available for proxy bidding sometime around December 15th.

Q: How will I place the actual proxy bid? Email? Webform? Discord? Facebook?

• A: To be determined well before December 15th.

Q: Will there be items in the auction that are not on the December 15th list?

• A: Yes. Anything we receive after December 15th or at the convention itself will be there. These items will only be available for bidding by individuals present at the live auction.

Q: If I put items in the auction for sale, when and how will I receive the proceeds?

• A: For proceeds under $200, by noon Sunday if you are present at the convention. Payments will be provided via check or cash at the convention. All other payouts will be paid out between January 9th and 12th, 2024 via check or Paypal.

Q: What fees are applicable to items I sell in the auction?

• A: A 10% auctioneer fee is charged to sellers, or $1 per item, whichever is greater. The 10% auctioneer fee goes directly to the convention's Gamer Assistance Program (GAP) Charitable Initiative Program.

Q: Can I just donate items to be auctioned?

• A: Yes. 100% of the proceeds from donated items go into the GAP program. PAGE will provide you a charitable contribution receipt for the sale price of your donation.

Q: What fees are applicable to me as a buyer at the auction?

• A: A 10% buyer's premium is added to the final sale price of the item. The buyer's fee monies are placed in the Gamers Assistance Program. A 3.5% convenience fee will be added to credit card transactions. A $1 bidder card is required to participate.