Is it worth it to go to market?

This question always come to my mind. But every time, I give in and give it a try. Don’t get me wrong when I said I give it a try. I love going to market because I get to engage with my customers and followers. I love chatting with them and get some feedback. I love when one of them said they recognised Nyanko Sensei! I was so surprised and delighted, cause when I’m in Comic Salon this year, no one recognised Nyanko at all. Some of my previous customers came back and buy more for their collection.

Well, lets get back to the question. Frankly speaking, it is not cost effective when I come to the market which is far away from where I stay. Firstly is the cost I need to pay for the accommodation and travel expenses. It is not cheap to stay in the capital. Then, I need to cover the cost on the rental. Total amount spend is more than my revenue. Really not a wise choice when you put it in business perspective.

Why am I still consider to go? The main reason is engaging with my customers or followers. Because when I get to meet them, they will get a sense that I am still there to provide and there to assist. I am not just for business but to make them feel that I am part of them too. Well, the most I gain from the market are feedback and meeting new people. So, hope from all these markets, I only wish them to share and make my art here a bit more visible to the local. Show them what I can do. Make my little work of art a living for me. I will be forever grateful.