Is there something you bought which only caused you to realize you'd rather have something else? Is an extra copy of a book or a video floating around your home because you didn't remember you already had it in your collection? Are you certain there's someone that could benefit from owning your VHS copy of Odin more than you? If you could answer "yes" to any of these questions - ESPECIALLY the one about Odin - or even if you couldn't answer "yes", but are just really lonely, the Swap Meet may be the place for you.

Imagine a place where a barter economy rules and a tiny man sits atop the shoulders of a very large man. Now imagine the same place without the tiny man and the very large man, possibly also with fewer large feathers. The things you once thought were important to you can now be traded for other things that may very well fill that void inside you. Is your void in the shape of a Sailor Moon plushie?

There are a few rules to the Anime Boston Swap Meet, but they're not too hard to remember.

1. NO BOOTLEGS. If you've ever ended up with something you didn't realize wasn't legit, you've probably felt ripped off. Crummy "all region" HK DVD sets, soundtracks with lousy color photocopied liners, off-color wall scrolls, repro trading cards, and the list goes on. If you've felt ripped off by this stuff, do your fellow convention attendees a favor and don't pass this stuff on to them. If you've got any questions about the authenticity of something, find a staff member and ask for help.
2. NO WEAPONS. No matter what the material, if it resembles a weapon, please do not bring it to trade. This includes wooden practice swords and things that might otherwise be called "cosplay accessories". This is not negotiable!
3. NO FOOD OR DRINKS FOR TRADE. This might seem odd, but don't bring any food or drinks to trade to people unless you manufacture and package the food or drinks and wrap them individually in specifically marked trial-size packages for promotional use and not for resale. You don't want to find yourself on the wrong side of the convention center's catering contract.
4. ADULT MATERIALS MUST BE COVERED AND ONLY SHOWN TO PEOPLE THAT CAN LEGALLY VIEW THEM. If your favorite naughty video has served its purpose and you'd like to find it a new home, make completely sure someone that's interested in it is at least 18 years of age. That's the law and it should probably be common sense by now.

You'll probably have the most fun by trading things, but you can also show up just to look around at what other people have to trade.