Day 2 Report and How to Spend Wisely!
Recently, I had attended another local Anime convention in my area. This time, it was the Ozine Fest 2019! This event was held at the SM Megamall Megatrade Hall last April 6 and 7, 2019.
Apparently, I had noticed that the size of this local Anime convention is getting smaller and smaller as the time goes by. Well, also the ticket for the entrance is also getting expensive compared to the days when I was still in my college days.
But then, here are some screenshots or photos so that you can have an idea what’s inside! Actually, this is just the same ones that I had gone to in the past, especially the last year’s Cosplay Mania.
Also, apart from the local Anime convention attendance, I had meet some friends there, including the ones that added me on my personal Facebook account though I didn’t get to see them yet. I had met also some friends and fellows there and I get them to play with the current smartphone game that I am playing.
And so, this is my Ozine Fest 2019 Day 2 report! But wait, I got something more to tell in this post! The next one shall be on how to save and spend wisely on some local Anime conventions, or any local conventions that you are attending!
How to Save and Spend Wisely on Every Local Conventions that You are Attending
I am hearing the term ‘whaling’, especially on the online games that I am playing, or even at some community that I have joined. When I say ‘whaling’, it means you get every single item by spending some cash that you currently have. And in terms of size, you are big because you have some exclusive and expensive items that you have on hand and in stable.
When I say, ‘RIP Wallet’, it means you have spent all of your money and allowance for the merch that you are buying.
So, I got some tips on how to spend and save some money wisely on every local conventions that you are attending. This may apply to all types of local conventions, not just Anime (i.e. ToyCon).
1. Know the Purpose of the Item You Buy
From my point of view and experience, I buy some figures or merchandise. But before buying them, I should figure out of what was the purpose of buying it. You buy that item because you have some purpose. I only buy some Anime figures just for my figure photography purposes, and not just displaying them in my cabinet or shelves and looking at them with my two eyes. I buy some merchandise because I have a purpose. And that it, I want them to be used for my recreational purposes, such as celebrations, everyday activities, and so on. Of course, I do not only buy that figure or merchandise because I wanted to. It is because I want to put it into something useful — something that I can use with in my everyday activities, such as parties, celebrations, or meetups.
My tip in this part is that you must know the item that you are buying. If you can buy it, but you can’t question yourself on how you can use it well, don’t buy it, even if you wanted to. Of course, there is a next time to that.
2. Don’t Just Stick to One Price.
If the item that you are looking for in the local convention looks expensive, then why not try on other booth or shop that has that same item, but different in pricing? If you think the other booth has that same item, but different in price, then you might go to that booth in which the price is lower than the other. Try moving around because seeing that item that you are looking for twice does not mean that there will be no third. Once that you have move around, the final part is that you decide on the booth that sells that item at a considerable lower price.
Remember that the item that you are looking for in both booths does not mean that they were authentic. Sometimes, you need to pay attention on that item’s authenticity because the item that you had bought in a cheaper price is already a bootleg. So before buying, you need to determine if it is a bootleg or not. If it is a bootleg, then return it to the shelves.
3. Don’t Spend More than You Can Afford
Basically, almost the continuation in number one. Also, you must know your limits in spending. Remember and try not to spend more money on some items more that you can afford. By spending more, it shall leave you with some consequences. Remember to leave some extra money for your transportation, food, or some anything that you need to buy and claim for the future (i.e. your pending pre-orders online and such). And that is, you don’t need to cram on something that needs to be paid immediately.
Also, plan ahead for the upcoming expenses that you are about to take soon. Once you have receive some money for your allowance, or your monthly work, you must break them down and calculate for possible outcome!
My Final Words
It is recommended that you plan everything before going. You have to plan your expenses from the start. Don’t just think a thing that comes into your mind. You must know the item that you buy and spend your money wisely to avoid cramming on future expenses, such as pending pre-orders, and so on.
