Yes, vanity has part to do with wanting to open old product but for many who remember the game before it came to be what we know of it today its about nestolgia.  For those worried about destroying historically significant sealed product I tell you not to worry.  I have seen to it that when a museum opens one day it will have plenty to display.

I am currently working on product pricing hoping we have 6-8 people for the Gencon event.

Greg,

Good questions.  The event would involve Alpha and Beta Starters.  Whichever you would bring or purchase.

There is not a large supply left of Alpha/Beta Starters and this is why we need to find out who will be playing and who is interested in purchasing product.

I was not figuring on an entry fee unless there is a cost from Gencon to run the event or get space.  Still in the planning stages but I think the uniqueness of the event will allow us to participate with no extra entry fee. The prize will be the glory of opening a sealed starter

I have never seen two of the same cards (outside of basic lands) opened in a starter.  We aren't playing for ante (unless everyone in the event wants to) so it would be a bummer to open an ante card.  It would just dilute your playables.

-Nick

Is there anyone out there considering participating in this event?  As Gencon draws closer I am putting the details together.  It will definately be one Starter, no boosters.  Looks like we'll get some video coverage too.  I'm at the point where we need commitment from participants.  It won't be an event to just walk up 10 minutes before the start and register.

I looked at his collection in person and warned him several were definitely fake.  He arrogantly told me I was wrong.  He tried to tell me there are several alpha/beta variations. They seemed to pass the light test.  How is this possible?

I am working to organize an event at Gencon this year.  We will most likely just use sealed starters.  There has been a good amount of interest from the Magic Librarities crowd.  It's the 20th anniversary of Magic this year and hope this will be a good celebration.  I don't expect many participants but those of us who join will have a lifelong memory.  I'm encouraging people to bring their own sealed product but realize there is not much out there.

I would be in for the draft if I could bring my own packs.  I have some alternative thoughts tho.  An Alpha/Beta starter only event could be an option without the risk of buying searched boosters.  It would run about the same cost as a draft but you end up with one less rare opening a starter.  I've done this in the past and in the end you are paying for the experience, not the product you end up with. Open the starter, sleeve it up without looking at what you've opened, and start your first round with all 60 cards.  The decks are very poor but you are still happy to see each card you draw. A multi-player format can help keep the game in check. Again, this is for the experience and not to walk away with a profit. 

Anyone out there have 2 tickets to Saturday they would be willing to part with?

While playing GW for the past few years at Scholars weekly tournaments I've found my various lists are usually susceptible to Yawg Will blow outs.  Storms suggestion for Samurai would solve many of these problems.  Unfortunately I've always had permanents ruled in a very different manner.  Even have run Cannonist but there are just too many answers to artifacts/creatures out there.  Are there any creature answers out there that I'm not seeing that people have had good results with?

Here's my list.  I know there are other directions and synergies like painter/gridstone but I like this build so far.  Haven't tested against Oath yet but this has had good matchups against most blue decks.  Even with the 5 dead cards (blasts) against mud it has a good matchup with so many ways to kill artifacts.

4 Liquid metal coating
4 Gorilla Shaman
2 Goblin Welder
4 Simian Spirit Guide
4 Manic Vandal
2 Ingot Chewer
3 Sensi Top
3 Sculpting Steel
4 Magus of the Moon
4 Mogg Salvage
5 Reb/Blast
1 Strip Mine
2 Wasteland
1 Sol Ring
1 Lotus
1 Mox Ruby
6 Fetchland
7 Mountian
3 Ancient Tomb

The wastelands are underperforming especially with gush back.  Changing them to mishras factory's to speed up the clock.  Every deck running mountains should play mogg salvage.  It's even good against Mud decks as they usually will set chalice at 1 or 2.

Until very recently I thought Null Rod was the most important card in any fish deck, espcially the non-blue variants.  Pierce has it riight that it's dead against too many decks but more importantly the decks it hurts most are now packing maindeck answers for all sorts of artifacts.  I'm testing vial right now with all disruptive creatures (no goyf) and it seems to be better.

I don't post much but I do play GW every Monday night against some of New Englands best at Scholar's.  I run Null Rod and always want it in play on turn one, even before Teeg.  Without ESG's in the deck you pretty much give away your first turn or possibly play a Heirarch.  You mentioned this deck is more about control and I agree.  Turn one you need to drop a disruption piece, Rod, Teeg, Pridemage.  I'd strongly suggest wasteland as it helps with control as well as gives you a stronger chance against your worst matchup: dredge.

-Nick

Six straight rounds of Vault/Key although I did get to see an Oath in round 2.  That's okay, Knight of the Reliquary and little white/green guys to the rescue!  Thought I was definately in with 4-1-1 but still had a great day.  Thanks Dave.