Comic Convention Etiquette: Don't Do This at a Convention

[@nlueth]

Engage with the people in front of your table and ONLY in front of your table. I've had to call out table-neighbors who liked to poach the people who were talking to me and checking out my merchandise. It's not cool.

[@walterostlie]

Yeah, that's under handed. I know everyone's trying to make a buck, but we gotta have a little class.

[@TrickyDigits]

I've encountered almost every one of these from neighbouring tables and it's super frustrating!

[@walterostlie]

Yeah, man. People need to stop being so damn tacky.

[@mles98]

That's actually disappointing someone will steal even from there. 😓 I expected more.

[@Pyro_Tf2_Fan]

Same!

[@MrBlx4life]

Sorry that happened to you 😢​@@Pyro_Tf2_Fan

[@MrBlx4life]

You shouldn't have had to go through that 😢

[@Nikke283]

Hey Walter, my sister was this year at the new york comic con (as visitor) and she noticed that some stuff is different overseas ( not the stuff you mentioned) But she marveled over the general prices for art. I quess the nycc is pretty expensive when it comes to a table in the artist alley but even with this she was very happy to see that you guys can earn good money. :) here its aside you are really good not so easy to earn money with that kind of comissions. I unfortunately suffer on conventions because its to loud and to busy for me. Even when im just a visitor.

[@mysteriouswolven]

Unless artists are popular it's not uncommon for them to break even at conventions because it can cost a lot of money to reserve a space, so not all artists make a profit. Bigger cons like NYCC will likely put your work in the eyes of more people so you stand a better chance but it's not a guarantee.

[@walterostlie]

NYCC is a bit crazy. NY city is expensive to get a hotel and eat. NYCC is expensive to get an artist alley table. Everything is really more expensive in New York. But I think there was a much needed push recently of artists realizing their work was worth more than they were charging, so I think everyone sorta raised their prices to a more livable amount. Also there's inflation right now. It's a weird time. I agree with you though, cons are very loud and very busy. I am usually worn out for a week after I go to a con. Actually it's slightly more peaceful exhibiting than it is to be a visitor. As an exhibitor you have a table to protect you and a chair to rest on. I don't think I would be able to handle going to a con as a visitor, my senses would explode. I hope your sister had an awesome time.

[@Nikke283]

@@walterostlie She had a great time^^. yeah, it is defitivly nice behind the table.

[@camelleannedenmarmoreno4360]

I’m really loving your short vids ❤ so happy you’re baaaack!!!

[@t2tan_art]

Thank you for everything! In fact, I don't have anyone who supports me with knowledge in this field other than you (I mean the field of comics and webtoons).. A year ago I started following you and watched almost all of your videos. I had the talent of drawing and writing stories, but I don't know anything about how to develop them, or how to start in webtoon! I really started from scratch so thank you, you and your videos helped me a lot and now I'm on my way to achieving my dream thanks to you.. I think I'm the happiest of your subscribers that you're back!😅 Thank you Mr. Walter 🤗🌹

[@walterostlie]

Thank you so much for your kind words, it means a lot. Thank you, thank you. I hope you're having fun with your comics!

[@t2tan_art]

@@walterostlie I'm the thankful one here! 🤗 I'll never forget how your videos helped and supported me!🌹

[@randomcoyotestudios986]

Good tips and glad to have you back, Walter!

[@Anonymous-ix7ms]

Glad to have you back!

[@DonnySparrow]

Great video. Agree with everything here.

[@PinnacleOfJimbo]

Learned it all from you Walter ❤

[@muriok2474]

Thanks for the tip

[@wildnita]

Thank you for this video Walter! It’s perfect timing, I’ll be exhibiting at a convention for the first time in 10 days 🥳 I’m super excited and nervous 😂 It’s wonderful seeing your videos again! Thank you ☺

[@walterostlie]

Awesome! Congrats on exhibiting for the first time, it's a big step. I hope you have an awesome time.

[@mysteriouswolven]

Thank you!

[@newtechnoblade]

I'm guessing I shouldn't wear my " TAKE BACK THE U.S.A " hat.

[@nootnootman6353]

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