How Much Is Too Much? At BronyCon?

[orphaned account 17]

Is spending $2,174 at BronyCon too much? Or is it just average?

Why is my amount so much? I'm taking a train, not a car or airplane. (And I'm coming from Indy)

Train (Amtrak - 50 Cardinal) - $174.00 ($87.00 + $87.00) for round-way.

Checked Bags - Free, I'm only taking 3 bags, 2 are carry-on, it'll be 4 on the way back.

Registration - Silver: $500

Money for Vendors/Food (only 2 meals a day) - $1,500

Hotel - I plan on sharing with somepony else.

Should I bring more for vendors and food? Advice and stories of previous experience is greatly appreciated.    

[Jeric 46,851]

Money for Vendors/Food (only 2 meals a day) - $1,500

 

That could likely be trimmed down a little if the overall price tag has you concerned. Is it too much? That is up to you. If you are comfortable in spending that much money on a PonyCon ...  go right ahead. I spend a decent chunk on BABSCon (not going to state how much ... but yeah) I was fine with the expense. People who went there have spent more, and people have spent less and had just as much fun. 

[Dark Qiviut 22,402]

Money for Vendors/Food (only 2 meals a day) - $1,500

This is something that can really be trimmed back. $1,500 for four combined meals is way too much. There are dozens of places around the city where you can buy high-quality food at a much lower price.

 

Before you get on your trip, I suggest taking some snacks. That way, you can eat during your ride and your stay without having to spend a fortune.

Edited May 9, 2015 by Dark Qiviut

[nurd 68]

I honestly think you'll underspend that at the vendors unless you fall in love with a plush. I went to BABS with a thousand dollar budget and walked out with less than 100 dollars in swag. 

[orphaned account 17]

That could likely be trimmed down a little if the overall price tag has you concerned. Is it too much? That is up to you. If you are comfortable in spending that much money on a PonyCon ...  go right ahead. I spend a decent chunk on BABSCon (not going to state how much ... but yeah) I was fine with the expense. People who went there have spent more, and people have spent less and had just as much fun. 

Yeah, I was thinking about taking $500 off of vendor money. But, what I'm doing about going to get the money is probably going to barely add up, any suggestions?

[NavelColt 22,880]

You can quite litterally spend $15 bucks on food all of your stay, thanks to the Dollar Menu at McDonalds. I have one or two fancy/normal meals, the rest is Subway or McDonalds whenever I get hungry. Hunger can be appeased with cheap things. But your inner pony fan will only enjoy the truly nice plushies which aren't cheap. Focus your money on merch and your travel/stay expenses. Food and things can be dirt cheap as you can get. That's my approach.

[orphaned account 17]

You can quite litterally spend $15 bucks on food all of your stay, thanks to the Dollar Menu at McDonalds. I have one or two fancy/normal meals, the rest is Subway or McDonalds whenever I get hungry. Hunger can be appeased with cheap things. But your inner pony fan will only enjoy the truly nice plushies which aren't cheap. Focus your money on merch and your travel/stay expenses. Food and things can be dirt cheap as you can get. That's my approach.

Thank you! (All of you) I heard about some brony who said didn't have lunch and when he had breakfast or dinner, he got Subway

Thank you everypony for being helpful! Could some of you maybe look at this post I made that's also important but didn't get a lot of feedback?

https://mlpforums.com/topic/128149-bronycon-is-confusing-me/#entry3741134

[Unlikeable Pony 2,698]

When I first saw your 1,500 thing I thought that was for food ONLY XD

I was like "WTF ARE YOU EATING?!" XD