YC3 Day 2


Today was a good day. We broke even at the show and actually moved forward. We were fortunate. A few of our friends around us didn't fare quite as well. The crowd was there but true of the current climate, spending was slow.

A few of my vendor friends I've associated with for a few years now also commented on the slower spending at the show. I think a large part of the lower performance of some vendors fell mostly to their style of selling. As mentioned before, I'm a big proponent of presentation and performance. Those vendors simply sitting behind the booth didn't do well. 

One vendor across from us was selling soaps. In all honesty, I was quite impressed with her operation. She was making the product herself, packaging looked good, and the product itself was of good quality. As far as a product went, she was spot on.

However, she was at a comic con. Lavender bath bombs won’t appeal to a majority of the population. Now, Mystic’s Battle Salve or Bruce Banner Bombs would peak interest. After a short conversation, she seemed open to the idea of shifting names to match the color schemes of her products, creating a little more flourish in her naming, and sprucing up the table a little. I’m anxious to see how she does at our next meeting.

As far as the convention itself is concerned, it’s a good show. There are loads of things to do, the vending floor is diverse, and there seems to be a nightlife associated with the convention. We’re definitely returning to the show next year.

The only complaint I have is actually against myself. I’m from south Louisiana. When we left, it was 85 degrees Fahrenheit. It hasn’t gotten above 55 degrees Fahrenheit since we’ve been here. I hate being cold. I’m miserable.

I’ve got to pack at least one set of warm clothes in my bag or keep a duffle bag with a couple of changes of warm clothes. These cooler climates are killing me.

Hope you enjoyed the read.

As always, if you are looking for a new gaming experience, try our free download at Tortured Earth (www.torturedearth.com).

The contact information for our soap vendor friend is below. If you’re looking for something different, please check her shop out:



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