The Reality of Being a Small Vendor at Collect A Con

I recently had the opportunity to vend at Collect-A-Con Kansas City, one of the biggest card shows in the country. As a smaller vendor, I went into the weekend excited—but I quickly realized just how different a massive show is compared to local events. In this video, I share my honest thoughts on what it was like being a small vendor at a huge convention, the challenges I faced, the lessons I learned, and why I left more motivated than ever. Whether you're thinking about vending your first show or dreaming of taking your business to larger events, I hope this video gives you a realistic look at what it's like from the perspective of a smaller vendor. 👇 In this video: • The biggest challenges of vending a massive show • How Collect-A-Con compares to local events • The reality of competing with large vendors • Lessons I learned about inventory and setup • The advantages of being a smaller vendor • Why this experience changed my perspective • What I would do differently next time One thing that stood out to me all weekend was how easy it is to feel like a small fish in a very large ocean. But every successful vendor started somewhere, and seeing what's possible was one of the most valuable parts of the experience. 🏢 CORNERSTONE COLLECTIBLES Follow the journey as I build Cornerstone Collectibles and share everything I learn about Pokémon vending, buying collections, card shows, and growing a business. 📈 ENJOYING THE CONTENT? Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don't miss future videos! 💬 QUESTION FOR YOU: If you could vend any card show in the country, which one would you choose and why? 🔗 CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: @cornerstonecollectiblesllc YouTube: Cornerstone Collectibles #CollectACon #PokemonCards #PokemonVending #CardShow #PokemonTCG #CornerstoneCollectibles #SmallBusiness #PokemonCardShows