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Man, is it weird to say I missed Steemit? I’ve been posting daily since I started 6 weeks ago and for the first time it was just too hectic here to get a post in for a few days. Figured I’d just give a quick update. I’m away exhibiting at MegaCon Orlando. I’ll show the progression of getting a booth going from start to finish. 

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I’m stupid and didn’t think about this until after I already started the booth so I’m using a pic of the booth across from me for the “start” pic just so you get the idea. Each spot is a 10x10 and I have 2 making it a 10x20. They come with just curtain and tables. 

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After carrying these stupid heavy gridwall panels to the booth, I attach them and secure them with zip ties to form a “room”. I usually just leave 1 6 foot opening nowadays as it easier to monitor for scumbag thieves  who are looking to pillage which yes...sadly happens at pretty much every con. 

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Then comes the hanging of the shelves. My booth nowadays is primarily Funko Pops And after the shelves are up, I start popping them up in sections to make it easier to find pieces once asked. It’s kinda hard as we bring over 1500 different pieces with us which definitely gives us the largest selection in every con. 

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I also usually set up a small spot for some random variants and comics I pop up. 

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With setup done after about 8 hours, we are ready to let the rabid monster enter and devour pieces!

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Doing these shows is a ton of hard work. It’s going to bed late, getting up early. Being on your feet all day. Traveling. Expenses. Dealing with someone trying to haggle you down on everything. It can be trying at times, but I do enjoy it. I connect with new people and see repeat customers each year. I wouldn’t change it for anything!!!

Stay tuned for my cosplay piece I’ll be popping up once the con is over.