try to pack some snacks/water if you can! sometimes there's water stations, but it's still good to bring your own imo.
if you expect to buy smaller things, definitely bring a bag! i've seen people accidentally drop sticker sheets or charms that they bought just because having to carry small things like that can be troublesome lol.
if you're at a place with cosplayers and you want to ask for a picture, try to get their attention without touching them! not everyone likes to be touched. a lot of cosplayers love to be asked for photos btw so don't be shy! :)
oh and: (if the convention you're at has them) if you're looking at vendor/artist stands and you're unsure about something/want to come back later, write down or ask the vendor/artist what their stand number/aisle number is so you can refer to a map and find them later. i've done the "i'll come back later" thing when i'm deciding if i want to buy something, but i didn't remember where they were, so i spent a good 30+ minutes trying to find them again LOL
and i guess a small note, if you're looking at a vendor stand that is selling/reselling official merchandise (or even games or books), pricecheck it online on ur phone or something to make sure you're getting a good deal! usually they're fair but sometimes i see figurines and stuff that has an absurd price...
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Re: OT Thread
(Anonymous) 2025-02-12 06:21 pm (UTC)(link)if you expect to buy smaller things, definitely bring a bag! i've seen people accidentally drop sticker sheets or charms that they bought just because having to carry small things like that can be troublesome lol.
if you're at a place with cosplayers and you want to ask for a picture, try to get their attention without touching them! not everyone likes to be touched. a lot of cosplayers love to be asked for photos btw so don't be shy! :)
oh and: (if the convention you're at has them) if you're looking at vendor/artist stands and you're unsure about something/want to come back later, write down or ask the vendor/artist what their stand number/aisle number is so you can refer to a map and find them later. i've done the "i'll come back later" thing when i'm deciding if i want to buy something, but i didn't remember where they were, so i spent a good 30+ minutes trying to find them again LOL
and i guess a small note, if you're looking at a vendor stand that is selling/reselling official merchandise (or even games or books), pricecheck it online on ur phone or something to make sure you're getting a good deal! usually they're fair but sometimes i see figurines and stuff that has an absurd price...
have fun!! :D