For the first time in my life I will attend a convention in Birmingham in a few weeks, so I just want to get some feed back from you if you ever participated at one.
However I have no clue what will I do there, I bought tickets for some talks, even some photo-op with actors. Apart from those events, I guess there are just countless merchandise stores ( are they cheaper or more expensive than regular stores?) and also I can visit the convention ST museum. Apart from those what can I do? anytips?
Unfortunately I am not into cosplaying, so I will attend there with just my regular clothes, would I stand out too much or is it normal? ( also all my thematic tshirts are Star Wars based, I have none in ST)
Also, I am planning to attend by myself, I will be there for a day, would I be bored if it is just me or is it better attending with a group of friends?
Any insights will be appreciated, thx
( as background info, I am not a true Trekkie yet, although I watched all the seasons of TNG, DS9, VOY, ENT and all the movies at least twice, I just couldn't finish TOS, too classic)