I Wasted Money on Lucky Bags from Anime Cons...

[@nicolaspushiny]

So the $50 lucky bag turns out to be a depression bag

[@kairinase]

Any lucky bag can become a depression bag, if they mix perishable food items and merchandise. They will turn into resentment bag when they are left long enough.

[@kokichiiii5288]

Hi Manela

[@hgs25]

I always assumed that these “Lucky Bags” are just full of their clearance items that they couldn’t sell on their own.

[@neatoburrito7693]

That's honestly what it is. Sometimes you get some nifty things but usually, it's mediocre to straight up scam. I got an advertisement page in a grab bag once, like- not even a poster, it was an ad for a plush of a character I didn't even know lol and that was one of the 5 "items"

[@lNFINlTEx]

Sometimes its a tactic to get you to buy more stuff - usually thats when you get better stuff!

[@_justmishy]

As an artist who has tabled at conventions, I can say that is the case for a lot of lucky/mystery bags in artist alleys (I can imagine it's the same for the dealer's/exhibitor's hall from what I've seen). Sometimes it's also b grade items (which are often still really good because artists are often just very picky with quality) or items they're discontinuing from their selection. Granted, artists often mark the bags as such so you have a better idea of what you're getting as opposed to dealer's/exhibitor's that often don't clarify that. Of course this is all from my experience so it may vary for others

[@Matt-or9tq]

That is the main concept they’re like mystery boxes it’s a great way to get rid of unwanted things and earning a profit if you find someone who likes the things or thinks it’s valuable (usually idiots only buy mystery boxes, lucky bags are better at least they contain some sort of desired product)

[@valeriaswanne]

I bought a WWE lucky bag as a gift and the t-shirt made it worth it, but other than that it was mostly garbage-- stickers and a mini towel. I don't buy them, usually. I typically already know what I'm looking for in a dealers room bc the traffic can be heavy.

[@Eli-rn4qq]

Ironic how the "worst grab bag" for $5 had more fun items worth having than the $50 bag

[@techead23]

the stuff in that bag is worth closer to 20 , 25 dollars

[@taurnguard]

For the $5, you'd think the t-shirt was used.. nope.

[@DieAlteistwiederda]

The 5 buck one really was the winner here. Would absolutely wear the t-shirt but even if I wouldn't it's from a series people know and like so I'm sure I could find someone who wants it. Same for the face mask, I don't use them but someone will want it.

[@stiickycake]

that's how they usually get you. they put the more valuable items in the smaller bags

[@saltedfishfaei5158]

Eli very true

[@okk2006]

tbh the $5 “worst grab bag” was the best and the $33 art bag

[@aikotitilai3820]

Damn I really want the $5 one.. Gimme that MHA T-shirt

[@celestialudenburg1314]

@@aikotitilai3820 I want that mask and shuichi bag from the depression bag video😼

[@dinonuggie186]

Ik i pay like 25 for any bnha shirt

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Aki: (Wastes money on Lucky Bags) Connor and Joey: (Wastes money on Fiverr) Me: (Wastes time)

[@Pasunpuffin]

Ow.

[@riceseed]

This has the same energy as DIO and Jotaro stopping time Kira rewinding time Diavolo skipping time And me? I waste time

[@erenobsessed8427]

Full circle

[@itsme1529]

~(●_●)~ blobfish blesses this comment.

[@erenobsessed8427]

Well you know what- full square*.

[@gracecampbell4556]

Hack: tell the vendor you have a food allergy and ask them if their bags have any food inside.

[@myaah9065]

UmbraCrux i stan. a smart hooman.

[@ViktorErikFade]

Aye that is kinda smart

[@mazzy397]

Aki when she sees lucky bags: *surprised pikachu face...grabs*

[@vernorexia4216]

*well hello...* 0u0

[@mazzy397]

@@vernorexia4216 oh my

[@vernorexia4216]

@@mazzy397 0u0 is there somethin wrong?

[@Dyvex]

artsyposy is a friend of mine!! She's such a sweetie 😭 I saw you walking around a few times, I wish I had time to go to your booth maaaaan

[@firstace4846]

Dyvex ohhh! That’s nice. :D

[@moxyyeena5581]

Shes actually like an inspiration to me QAQ i love Artsys work! Its just sooooo dang cute!!!

[@Grayayayayay]

I know I staffed a con she was at and we became friends she’s such a sweetheart 😭😭😭

[@2rreall]

Wait your her friend you saw akiderest?!!

[@Dyvex]

@@2rreall the artist is a friend of mine, and I saw Aki walking around the convention a few times.

[@cencfs]

Maybe they’re called “Con” bags because they con you. I’ll see myself out...

[@ijahzillionaire1982]

Whattttt

[@jezzy5452]

No no see yourself back in

[@sylvrscorpyn]

No. Stay. You’re absolutely right.

[@lunarose2554]

No no come back

[@randomgrmlin]

Nooo don't go that was good!

[@atsunome]

“It came with a face mask” Me in January 2020: Cute mask, but kinda useless. Me in May 2020: GIMME GIMME GIMME

[@lizzyabear0322]

Well she lives in Japan and its common courtesy to wear a mask when sick there(so you dont get others sick) but it depends on where your from. Lol😂😊

[@emmakorgie3993]

Pffft yep 😂 😂

[@luna_tyk]

\(•^•)/

[@preppywkayleet]

@@luna_tyk i luv DWATTTTTT face v(owo)v

[@snowy-death2802]

Imagine watching in 2021 T^T

[@ParkJimin-jl4vw]

You: Hey friends it’s akidearest Captions: Hey friends it’s sake Darius.

[@aliceesperanza]

Lmao I was JUST about to comment this 🤣🤣 sake darius lmfaooooo I laughed harder than I should have

[@averageweeb831]

This made my day lmao XD

[@redred7702]

We all knows League of Legends players who main Darius probably chug Sake down before each match.

[@Kali-8]

SAKE SAKE

[@stevebarlowe6588]

I put captions on just to see what you’re talking, it legit said “hey friends it’s sake Darius” LMAO.

[@jennarusso6043]

I like lucky bags made by artists. There are really cool things in there and it's definitely worth the price. (well, it depends on the artists of course)

[@jayamilapersson4030]

Yes I feel like that too because an fairly unknown artist Will be more likely to want to make sure that the custumer gets his/hers/Others moneys worth meaning they Will be more likely to comeback to buy things from you as some one who dont get that many costumers you naturally take more care of the ones you get( yeah Im an artist that has sold things at convents), a big company dont need the same exact person to comeback they Will reach new ppl they havent got money from yet.

[@adeowazhere]

Aki : *Where's my money?* Mystery Con Bags : *Gone, reduced to atoms*

[@JennyInTokyo]

I've always had a gut feeling these mystery bags are just a good way for sellers to get rid of stuff they wouldn't be able to sell separately

[@reesespoofles5613]

And it’s a damn good strategy tbh 😭😂

[@nsx1075]

Aki: oh i was expecting trash *Gets heavy object figure* Aki: Hmph?!

[@kevinjudd5566]

ive found that when i do go to conventions and buy blind bags, the artist ones are always better than the ones from people selling official merch....they always have more thought put into them and even if i dont know the characters or the references being made on some of the pieces, you can tell that there is so much time and work put into each piece and each little thing that you are given

[@zarajenking]

Aki: SHE GAVE ME CHEESE-ZITS!!! Me: I love how excited you got about those! 🤣

[@wah8974]

Cheez-its smh

[@w0rmgunk]

c h e e s e z i t s

[@gdd170]

We love some cheese ZITS 😂😂😂😂😩

[@taurnguard]

Chia Zits: the plants that blemish instead of blossom!

[@gdd170]

@@taurnguard lmao 😂

[@endofdraco9191]

When I volunteered at Anime Expo, I remember this one guy who would buy a ton of mystery bags. I shared a hotel room with him and he would sell or give stuff away to us, and donate the rest to the AX Staff for giveaways for the volunteers and stuff.

[@kyischaotic]

Yaaaay I’m so glad you met and bought from ArtsyPosy! She’s a good friend of mine and I’m glad you love her work as much as I do 💚 It was also so wild being in your video haha it was so great meeting you!

[@deft_gf]

she’s cute when she was talking about her vegas best fren excitedly uwu

[@_GearPunk_]

This like me when I'm at a con getting mystery bags. In my head I'm like, "3RD'S A CHARM! 3RD'S A CHARM!! I'M GETTING THAT FIGURINE EVEN IF I GOT TO EAT RAMEN FOR A WEEK!!!"

[@siaorihara]

I like mystery bags cause they are fun. Even if it is a crappy item, I still like mystery boxes/bags

[@nerkaneki1959]

The one convention I went to, there was a booth that sold “blind”/“lucky” bags for 20 dollars and it came with like, 4 plushies and a figurine and I think one more item (I can’t remember what it was) but dang... I didn’t realize how cheap that was until I watched this vid. 😅😅 the quality of the figurine was decent too!

[@tenaciousrodent6251]

"SHE GAVE ME JESUS!!" (just Cheez It. but i heard it differently.) XD

[@a.tforshort4556]

Same, I heared Jesus even when i am not in a Religion XD

[@Bleeding_Yokai_Fox]

I also heard JESUS as well XD

[@2111jade]

Same. xD

[@2111jade]

mmmm grilled Cheesus. lol

[@xxrandom_userxx9994]

Same

[@yourlocalweeblexi4392]

“From where I live in japa-“ *walks into shop*

[@gtalalo09]

Melon pan is the Japanese equivalent to Mexico's Pan de Concha.

[@weebeegeenov3634]

Afloo Shitposts I’ll drink to that

[@firdausrazali4032]

Do it tastes good?

[@Valerianroots]

Yep!

[@firdausrazali4032]

Noice, gonna search for recipe

[@hanzawasgf]

your right

[@AkumaShadowz]

Am I the only one who thought Aki shouting "SNACKS" was just her shouting in excitement, when in fact, there were actual snacks in the bag lol

[@abigailfantailnz8087]

I actually squealed when I realised the t-shirt is Inuyasha. My childhood just came and punched me in the heart. ♥️🐕

[@awesome-foxxxx7420]

Does anybody know where she got that tshirt ??

[@mege1133]

I remember getting a noragami lucky bag and I only had 3 cheaply made mousepads 💀

[@TresingRanway]

Your fellow Introvert that hurts dude

[@invictus8539]

Aki: if you're making a 50$ bag, atleast put an anime that everyone knows (rip Heavy Object) Me: " *sad gunshot noises* " Ps heavy object is a good anime tho

[@themask1442]

My soul hurt when she said what is this

[@juxtapossum]

When it says it was uploaded two minutes ago, but there are over nine thousand views. Really KZbin?

[@hellokatiecat_]

Either that or were all hella fast

[@juxtapossum]

@@hellokatiecat_ Super Sonic speed I guess

[@justabunneh6490]

I get those konbini breads every time I go to Seattle at the Daiso or Japanese markets... My trip isn't complete without them

[@sophiab444]

In a 20$ mystery bag I got a bookmark and poster. I was upset

[@heartfullbutterfly314]

Depending on the poster that could be a good deal. Some posters can be expensive

[@TazzyZee14]

@@heartfullbutterfly314 if it's in a mystery bag, probably not lol

[@PiratePrincessYuki]

I liked the anime Heavy Object. And the snacks I can actually get at the Safeway here in Laughlin Nevada or at the Safeway in Fortuna California.

[@YuiiChan5]

When the 5$ is the most worth it

[@EttieTori]

I've always liked the artists that state what type of items are in the bag (pin, print, keychain) instead of just having a bag for so and so amount. It at least gives you a better idea of what you are spending your money on but still the surprise cause you don't the designs n such.

[@AJKam1kaz3]

We know the feeling about mystery grab bags, especially when trying to resist in buying them!

[@lovingtefany6201]

Lowkey jealous of that Inuyasha t-shirt.

[@chromo4261]

*gets a notification that akidearest JUST posted a video* Me: can i see the views? KZbin: NOPE!

[@YuuKunyt]

"Pocky is a really big thing in Japan, you see like giant boxes of it in stores." I remember buying a giant strawberry Pocky when I was going back home from Japan.

[@polish_filipino]

10:55 This seems crazy to me. She hasn't even heard of heavy object? I mean, I never watched it myself. But i've heard of it plenty of times

[@gyaruidol9753]

who is the character

[@VolvaBecky]

hyuna always leaves me wigless her name is Milinda Bratini. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen the anime, but I was also stunned when Aki said she had never heard of it before. Milinda is a princess, if I recall correctly, and she is the one that handles the “Heavy Object” (hence the name) that this world uses to fight in wars. The other characters go into the battlefield and secretly destroy the enemy’s bases. It’s a really good anime for one that doesn’t get much attention. I highly recommend to anyone who likes mecha or war anime.

[@doggypi1532]

@@VolvaBecky That was from heavy object huh~ it looked familiar but I only look at the fun 2 guys character there so I didn't know that girl lol~

[@pynixofficial1717]

I’ve learned the hard way that mystery bags sold at anime conventions are NEVER worth it, even if it’s specific to a series you love DO NOT FALL FOR THE SCAM

[@theGypsyViking]

Who else wants to see Joey's sister and Aki's sister fight in an anime knowledge battle?

[@vivianskyaster14]

I used to have friends who sold "lucky" boxes & their boss is super scummy. The worst part, to me, is that they fully know they're selling crap & conning people. They say they hate it but continued to work at multiple cons for years.

[@sanjadaudi9618]

Where did you get your cute T-shirt? Is IT inuyasha ❤😂💕💕 I wanne have it ....

[@thatonecosplayer9823]

I’m wondering too!!

[@sophiehawkins1683]

I have the same exact shirt

[@sophiehawkins1683]

Sanja Daudi I got mine from jellymomoshop on Etsy:)

[@mispotan9241]

I like the grab bags from artist alleys, mostly because they always give more than what you pay for, got a 40-50$ sweater in one bag i paid 35$ for. The thing about grab bags in official anime merch booths is that people just use grab bags as a way to recycle stuff they couldn’t sell, so they are never as good. Artist alleys: even if it’s something that they couldn’t sell it will still be a piece of art they put their blood sweat and tears in and the series that they like. So id say those are always a better investment, especially if you love the artist and want to support them but just simply don’t know what to choose

[@malvonos]

lmao when she said nintendo, my mind immediately went "Nintendon't."

[@ZandieBird]

Aki: "SHE GAVE ME CHEEZE-ITS!!" Me: ...I wish I had sushi...seeing all that food is making me feel hungry... 🤤

[@garfields_coochieflaps_5616]

I just bingewatched a full series and it ended sad and now I can't stop singing the song that played on the last episode and I'm making myself cry.

[@kodymcnodywody]

aki: its a facemask Me after 2020 has ended: ... “GREAT FOR COVID-19

[@Hmoobgai]

They don’t eat magicarp according to the Pokédex it mentions it’s just mostly made of bones and scales after meowth takes a bite out of it...that Image you used was after the the ship sank and James’ magicarp was flopping around in front of them and they were all hungry and started to think about food...after meowth brakes his teeth trying to bite into the Pokémon James gets mad and kicks it off the raft they are on which then pisses magicarp off and it evolves into gyarados 🤓👍

[@aymenazeem5334]

Akidearest posts a video** Me: Oh akidearbreast posted a video!! Clicks** Realized I said akidearBREAST** . . . O o p s

[@hney1689]

HAHA!! 😂😂

[@katherinenguyen7861]

And I oop-

[@Friezasews]

I have an oddly weird talent to pick up good grab bags when I'm at cons. They are generally worth it or just slightly under. My favourites are always from the artists. I also have the same luck when it comes to blind boxes for the D&D miniatures. The last one I picked out for the hubby, it had the snowy owl bear in it and he was so excited because he could put it up with the Christmas decorations.

[@sonkponkle_]

Aki, I know you’re not a Lets Play channel, but there’s a game, Octodad There’s Tentacles, you need to check it out!

[@amberred2651]

I want That shirt The one that you're wearing.

[@petatoad]

So do I 😭- I’m a bit of an Inuyasha super fan ahah

[@sarah57920]

i was literally just looking this up. gosh i really wanna know where she got it.

[@gabehorn12]

KZbin: *no views* Also KZbin: *48 likes* love that for you

[@ziggy-xo8ni]

Why can't ghouls watch akidearest😤✊

[@BillyBobBrockali69]

Should've put the melonpan in a toaster oven and put sugar on it makes them better

[@jays_queen_raybaby]

Aki : I really hope it's not $50 worth of snacks in here. Me : Nah, that right there is $50 worth of depression.¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@ForumcoldiArchon]

No.. it is $65 worth of depression.. look at the price it says 50$ (value 65$) Not that its worth 65.. they just claim it is

[@somerandompeep3632]

Hey Aki this literally has nothing to do with the video but if you do a monthly otaku manga and animes I reccomend reading "Our Dreams At Dusk" it's such a beautiful manga and I feel like it doesn't get the attention it deserves!

[@uei7846]

Bags be like: *it is the time to rejoice behold, the snacks has returned*

[@GalvanizedArt]

I like themed mystery bags more than their generic counterparts; regardless of what items are in there, you know it's always going to relate to that particular theme. Like the pokemon bag you got, which was mostly pokemon themed, but had a few non-fandom items in there too

[@frankafer920]

Guess you can say the you just got *ANIME-CONNED*

[@MonadoJoJo]

That Gatcha Smash Bros. Poster was amazing!!

[@Bookdragon11]

“If I have to answer that, go check yourself” 😂😂

[@artdecofawn]

4:52 gives off the lady and the white cat meme energy

[@ew-mb5ff]

Aki: merry Christmas to me! Me: *..... It's the 8.1.2020....*

[@ingeborggranli9547]

@た ひ ら Tahira AMV Marry belated Christmas❤

[@a.tforshort4556]

Then..... Happy new Year!! Wait....

[@julieriendeau2265]

Her: Strawberry pocky Me: oh god ima cry now

[@υσω-χ4γ]

Am I the only one who realized that in Pokémon, there are no animals so where does the meat comes from..?? 🤔🤔🤔

[@Gnwy-bt8rm]

The "worst grab bag" was amazing! And the snacks were amazing looking! And oml if I would have known at the time that aki was in Florida I would try soooooooooooo hard to go to that con!

[@scarletquartz2873]

Man I could never go to a convention 😂 It looks fun tho

[@robopiper9462]

I met aki she’s really sweet

[@scarletquartz2873]

@@robopiper9462 oh lucky!

[@scarletquartz2873]

@@robopiper9462 I live in England so there no conventions I could go to

[@ServantOfTime]

​@@scarletquartz2873 I thought there were conventions in England?, Have you tried looking up "Conventions in England", There are lists that show you conventions in or near England :)

[@jalenyoung2096]

I don’t think she realized how useful that facemask will be

[@makeitmayhem2533]

"AHH I GOT CHEEZ-ITS" -me when I secured my food at 3am without waking my parents up

[@stuartm798]

“Worst grab bag” *flash bag to the bag with the fish and a New York reminder to shame you” 😂

[@gassedghoul4768]

ive never been so early i love you!!

[@nobodycares1134]

When I was at comicon I bought a £30 kawaii grab bag, I got a cute bobble head umbrella, 3 small plushies, a pikachu hat, cat ears(with bows and tiny bells) a medium size plush and some sweets. It was really worth it 💕🎀

[@JustADioWhosAHeroForFun]

"Well how else would they pay the Yakuza?"

[@luna_the_thief]

I love getting the mystery bags. All the ones I've gotten were great. I love the stuff in them.

[@woozean]

Me: * sees title * Me: *shakes head* Me: Aki, not *again* Also, not sorry for ruining the 666 comments

[@itsjustme6334]

The second bag Aki opened is from an artist called Mint and Apple, they do a bunch of awesome traditional media prints and have recently been making the cutest sweatshirts, you'll see the pink bunny "Snack Expert" design at cons!

[@finngator]

Me: dies Mom: wat the hell Me: Aki made a new vid

[@romahito164]

😂

[@reneee666]

ok

[@erenobsessed8427]

But you're dead? How can you speak?

[@finngator]

Ded people’s can speak too...

[@jordyn-leevisser453]

From a person who has watched Heavy Object it's pretty good in my opinion

[@tairanunez46]

Walmart near I live sells those snacks for the cheaper price they have anywhere else in America

[@Fizzie-Fizzarolli-FizzieFrog]

even cons in denmark is exspensive and maybe more because of our high tax but i agree on the melon pan they are so yummy

[@Digimouse1]

I NEED THAT SHIRT OMG!!!!

[@1ivingdeadgr189]

So I have abit of depression and I just wanted to say your videos honestly make it better ☺️

[@ki____]

R.I.P aki's wallet F

[@Bookdragon11]

Good video Aki! 😃 And thanks for the recommendations!! 😆

[@heyitsmeshar7610]

I right now have 3 My Hero Academia merch right now I have shoes with Deku and Bakugou on them I have a bracelet with class 1-A on it And a Bakugou pillow (Not bragging)

[@_buttercupbby_7166]

Hey Aki! I know you’re probably not going to see this, but I just want to say that you’re my biggest inspiration, and you’re one of the main reasons I watch anime, and one of the main reasons I can find so many cool and interesting anime’s , so thank you ^^

[@mpa3530]

Weee I'm early You were watching Black Mirror 😂😂😂

[@Crazybirbhooman]

The strawberry pocky in the 50 dollar bag sells for 3.99 in ross and the regular boxes of pocky sell for around 1.50 per box at Kroger with a Kroger card

[@shizurokitadashi4160]

The person that warned you would be saying in his mind "Is she a masochist?"

[@magallanthepenguin9132]

i seen like 6 episodes of heavy objects. i still remember it. piloting these big machines to fight. i kinda remember princess and i definitely remember that blue military office girl P_P

[@garlicbread8477]

Did I just watch some person talk about snacks for half the time???

[@lemon8577]

Whoever edited this video did a damn good job 5:12 xD

[@sumstupid5703]

aki: *talks about real melon pan* me: thinks about my real melon pan which is from mexico🤤

[@alicecooper1977]

World Market and Five Below have melon soda :D it's so good

[@TuukiChan]

I have never been this early

[@maddieh925]

The shirt in the $5 grab bag is originally $20, UNIQLO is a really cool brand and has a store in Disney Springs!

[@d.d.2880]

Why aki always upload the night before I have a french test?😂 10,04 p.m.

[@Anime_Potato]

Girl the matcha pocky slapp, and the mango hi-chews same 😊