And there before him was a booth offering a free telephone call to anywhere in the world.

Perhaps more than anything, though, the booths simply offered a public, climate-controlled place to make a private call.

"I have only single booth to offer," he said, "but would give me great pleasure could I seat you there."

An announcer's booth with microphone offers a chance to try one's skill at calling plays.

In the outer hallway, various booths offer you a chance to squander even more money.

Market Square is filled with booths offering toys, giveaways, and food.

Not every booth offering free samples was mobbed; visitors were quite selective.

On the main level, booths offer everything from high-end shears to old tennis balls.

Farther back, a small bar and sleek booths offer sanctuary to desperate smokers.

Some 300 booths will offer toys, T-shirts, comic books, cards and other collectibles.