While in NJ last weekend for Exxxotica I had the incredible pleasure of seeing Dillion Harper. I just submitted a review of Dillion so it should appear once approved.  In addition to Dillion, Adonia from TLC also introduced me to an UTR star that I had not been familiar with, but Adonia recommended. Special thanks to Adonia as always for being so knowledgeable about my tastes and how they match the providers.  
   
 Exxxotica thoughts:  
 As indicated in other threads conventions come with their own set of challenges while simultaneously offering some great possibilities. I won't reiterate all of what others have said, but the most important parts of any convention in my opinion are as follows:  
   
 1)  Remain flexible:  In my younger days I'd lock in on one "favorite" provider and build all my plans around seeing that one special lady. After numerous let-downs with that strategy, I tweaked my approach. No, before any show I review the list of attendees and do research on several options, which prepares me for the cancellations, feature/shooting schedules, etc. Having several options is also great because as you meet girls on the convention floor, some personalities may mesh better with yours, allowing you to narrow your list.  
   
 2)  Be open to new things and don't be afraid to ask for what you want:  Even though I have my list of potential providers, I always share with the booking agent what I like and ask for feedback or recommendations on who meets my criteria. No matter what agent you use, they have incentive to ensure you have the best time possible. This worked in my favor this year. After seeing Dillion at Exxxotica I asked Adonia who else she recommended from my list. She responded with honesty and talked me out of some of them, while also recommending an UTR provider I wasn't previously familiar with. Needless to say I booked her after some research and had a great time.  
   
 Those are just some of my thoughts. The other threads on conventions also contained some great tips.  
   
 Happy Hobbying!