Imagine this. You have the products ready to go. You spent nights sorting, labeling, preparing. You know there are people out there who would love what you’ve created and you need the income it could bring. But you cannot make money selling because you cannot even afford the table to set up at.
We get it. We have been there too.
We know what it feels like to hold a deck, excited to play, but unable to scrape together the five dollars for a constructed night. That feeling of wanting to belong but being blocked by a small fee is something we will never forget. Everyone should have access to these things.
That is why Ocean State Card Con is built differently. No matter what the economy looks like, whether the headlines say growth or recession, we will never let money be the thing that keeps you away. Not as a vendor. Not as an artist. Not as an attendee.
This show has never been about who can pay the most. It is about passion. Kids pulling their very first pack. Artists sharing their craft. Collectors swapping stories right alongside cards. Communities forming bonds that last far beyond the weekend.
We have already had vendors reach out, worried about table fees. We have had fans hesitate over ticket costs. And every time, we have made it work. Because Ocean State Card Con is not just an event, it is a community. And a real community does not shut its doors on its own people.
So here is the promise. If money ever feels like the obstacle between you and Ocean State Card Con, reach out. Do not stay quiet. Do not stay home. Talk to us. We will figure it out together.
And if you need a little help right now, here are some codes we set aside to make it easier:
YOU GET A TABLE = free table for nonprofits
OCEAN BREEZE = 15 dollars off vendor registration
ALL STAR = 40 percent off for sports card vendors
CREATOR = half off for artists and authors
FEED ME = 30 percent off for anyone selling food or drink (no alcohol or drugs)
The economy will rise and fall. Prices will shift. But what we are building here is steady. It is rooted. It is for everyone.
Ocean State Card Con is and always will be your place at the table. Reach out on Instagram, Facebook, or by email at oceanstatecardcon@gmail.com.