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We started convention season off strong at Karoshi Con in DeKalb, IL at NIU. Karoshi is always a fun con because it’s low cost and low stress. The attendees are friendly and nobody has EVER been a jerk at Karoshi. This is the only convention we can say that of. Things ran mostly smooth, so kudos to the new staff. They kinda forgot to announce us on the vendor’s list but we got that straightened out quick. We and our local comic friends comprised about 3/4 of the vendors, which made the atmosphere extra fun. This became especially apparent when we…

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The last trick is the simplest, but it’s really the key to de-stressing your convention prep, and allowing you to take advantage of sudden opportunities. 5. Never unpack your con gear. It’s just that simple.  When you do your final test display at home, pack everything up (remember, reverse order, so that the last thing packed is the first thing on the table) and put it away somewhere safe, all together. If you’ve made a checklist, go through it and make sure everything is there. (This is where duplicate supplies come in handy-you won’t be pulling sharpies out of the…

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4. Buy duplicates of all necessary supplies and keep them with you if possible. Organize your inventory to be accessible, easily transportable and safe. It’s easy to be stymied by losing or breaking a necessary tool at an event, where replacements may be unavailable or expensive.  The solution is pretty simple.  Have backups stored with your con gear.  You will never regret having 2 pairs of scissors. If you use markers for commissions, for example, track which colors you use the most and have duplicates ready. If you use pencils, carry a sharpener and a few extras.  Obviously, your ability to stock…

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