u/NoMobile6706

Going to apologize for the AI use in advance 😂
However this will be my first con and id like some advice from people who are con veterans.

VIP vs GA:
VIP for me + GA weekend pass for my girlfriend runs about $272. Two GA weekend passes is about $120. The $152 difference is significant for me since I still have pre-con costs. Downside is I won’t even arrive until around 2pm Saturday so I lose the early access perk that day. My core signing list is about 9-10 pops, mostly Gojo (3 pops), Death Note characters (3 pops), Death the Kid, Chrollo, and Hinata for my girlfriend. Is fast pass worth an extra $150ish at a regional con like this, or is GA totally manageable?

Supplies — what do I actually need?

•	Should I bring my own paint markers or are the ones the VA’s have suitable enough.  
•	Is a wagon actually necessary or overkill for around 10 pops?  
•	Ive seen some autographs spider and id like to know how to prevent that. What to bring to help the autos dry, any tips to make sure it doesn’t get messed up etc.   
•	Anything else a first timer would regret not bringing?

Appreciate any advice!