Convention - Bettendorf USA 2024
2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the official American club. This year, the convention was held in Bettendorf, Iowa, west of Chicago. In accordance with US tradition, the convention is scheduled to last a week, with theme nights, silent auctions, traditional auctions, rooms transformed into pop-up shops, rooms open every evening, and the “classic” convention on Saturday.
The Hotel
Silent auctions
The items are on display for an indefinite period of time. Everyone can write down their bid on a sheet of paper placed in front of each item until the final whistle.
The rooms / shops
Some meeting rooms have been turned into shops, but the most fun thing to do is to visit the rooms every evening.
Traditional auctions
The day before, a group of “experts” estimates the value of a selection of items. Everyone can also give their own estimate. Before the auction begins, all items are displayed and everyone can find the item of their dreams. Then all that’s left to do is bid…
Saturday's convention
