Thanks so much for the info!  I am so excited 
that you even saw a Ruri! My hopes are up now!  I 
know she is going to be pricey, and because of 
that, I am hoping they will take credit. I just 
don't want to carry that much cash with me!

My other secret hope is that because the con is 
in Chicago, and so few dealers are headquartered 
there, that they won't charge sales tax. fingers 
crossed. I am not even sure if it is a big con as 
it is here in the midwest. 

Does anyone know its relative size? I just 
figured I'd rather go to my first con when it's 
within driving distance rather than shell out for 
airline tickets as well. 

Thanks for the info!