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[lanislori]

Totally wanted to purchase something that wasn't digestable, but my lack of money prevented that.
So... upwards $20.
Next year, man.

[djmonolith]

oh man, i spent some money this year

artist alley:
40.00 original painting
100.00 in commissions

dealer hall:
$140.00 on anime figures (including my $100.00 Perona that i have been looking for)
$40.00 wig
$10.00 books

other
$75.00 parking for 4 days
$30.00 snacks
$80.00 lunches

[dfens]

Nothing the dealers hall this year was awful, the selection and prices were outrageous most of it wasn't that rare and almost no new stuff, more importantly everything was over priced.

The only thing that caught my eye was this one figure that was out of print if still available would be 90 dollars shipped. Stupid dealer was asking 120 which was pushing it but I really wanted it and would have payed the extra 30 bucks to take it home. So I go to grab it and pay for it and the back of the box is all smashed in couldn't see that when it was on the shelf and it had a ton of customs tape that could not be removed. I asked if he would come down a little bit because of the damage and he wouldn't lower it even by a dollar. He said the item still new just the box is messed up. I don't buy damaged items I like my stuff new, unless he was going to give me a 40-50 percent discount.

So I said forget it I'll either pay a few extra bucks on Ebay or wait for the re-release and pay retail 80 dollars new for one.

I don't know what happened in previous years you could get a deal at the the con better than online, and they at least had stuff worth buying in person.

[Lucifargundam]

That's all I can really remember buying. So it all comes out to about $515. Smallest amount I've spent in years I believe. I actually had money left over after 

I know, what's wrong with us?!

[PinkHairSasuke]

That's all I can really remember buying. So it all comes out to about $515. Smallest amount I've spent in years I believe. I actually had money left over after 

I know, what's wrong with us?!

We're becoming picky anime buyer people!?!

[lanislori]

Where does one acquire so much money?
People can buy hundreds of figures and not starve to death.

[PinkHairSasuke]

Where does one acquire so much money?
People can buy hundreds of figures and not starve to death.

I save most of my money from my job so I have moolah to spend on stuff at Fanime.

[AR-99]

Simple, plan and save. E.g. I put aside $X from every paycheck towards my Fanime fund with a target goal of Y and don't touch it. Have an idea of what I want to buy and always keep in mind that I can either walk away or find the item (s) online. I don't need it right then and there and if the dealer refuses to move on price, their loss. Save money elsewhere during the con, especially on food and drink, by bringing as much of my own food as I can and carrying a water bottle. Spend $2 at McDonald's for meals by getting two $1 menu sandwiches and not combo meals since I stopped drinking soda anyway. Honestly none of this hard to do when one practices discipline and sets priorities.

[djmonolith]

Where does one acquire so much money?
People can buy hundreds of figures and not starve to death.

I have a job I like that pays me well.

[limDsage]

Where does one acquire so much money?
People can buy hundreds of figures and not starve to death.

I have a job I like that pays me well.

Likewise. And my job gives me free food.

[lanislori]

I've yet to get accepted for a job :'D
I WILL GET A JOB, THOUGH. THEN I'LL spend all my earnings...

[PinkHairSasuke]

I've yet to get accepted for a job :'D
I WILL GET A JOB, THOUGH. THEN I'LL spend all my earnings...

I wish you luck in your job hunt.

[limDsage]

You can do it!

[djmonolith]

I've yet to get accepted for a job :'D
I WILL GET A JOB, THOUGH. THEN I'LL spend all my earnings...

yay!  I have lots of anime figures you can buy when you get your job.  :p

[lanislori]

I've yet to get accepted for a job :'D
I WILL GET A JOB, THOUGH. THEN I'LL spend all my earnings...

yay!  I have lots of anime figures you can buy when you get your job.  :p

I'll be sure to take care of every single figure you own.

Thank you for the encouragement : )

[limDsage]

lanislori should treat everyone on this thread boba on her very first paycheck. jk

[lanislori]

When Fanime comes back around, I'll be sure to.

[AR-99]

I don't drink boba. I'd be happier knowing that you put our suggestions into practice and that they paid off.

[Lucifargundam]

That's all I can really remember buying. So it all comes out to about $515. Smallest amount I've spent in years I believe. I actually had money left over after 

I know, what's wrong with us?!

We're becoming picky anime buyer people!?!

How insensitave of us! We need to share the love through our careless spending to the small-business vendors! Of coarse the occasional sharing of pocky with an awesome cosplayer...

Where does one acquire so much money?

I own people and things.

[PinkHairSasuke]

That's all I can really remember buying. So it all comes out to about $515. Smallest amount I've spent in years I believe. I actually had money left over after 

I know, what's wrong with us?!

We're becoming picky anime buyer people!?!

How insensitave of us! We need to share the love through our careless spending to the small-business vendors! Of coarse the occasional sharing of pocky with an awesome cosplayer...

Who can deny sharing Pocky with awesome cosplayers? It's quite the great past time.