This page is based on a true story. I once spent hours waiting for customers to stop by my little sales table, hoping someone would take interest in the things I made. Instead, I was ignored, criticized, and watched people walk away without a second glance. I even lowered my prices, thinking maybe that would help someone find something they liked. In the end, no one came. That’s when I realized the huge difference between selling at a big convention and a small high‑school event just starting out.