It was a really fun event!
I didn't know much about Osaka, but
As I was walking through Chayamachi, where I had a stall at this event,
It's really fashionable, the location is close to Umeda Hankyu, and it's a very busy downtown area.
Great location with lots of people and shops.
Urban Research Doors, which is also the store location, is on the second floor, but it's spacious and really cool.
I can only say that I was lucky to be able to work in such a place.
What surprised me about this event was
Many customers came to see us from the first day.
Moreover, most of the people come to see us on Instagram.
I once again realized how great the internet and SNS are,
Above all, the customers knew so much about our store that even they were surprised.
“I’ve been watching Instagram for a while!”
“I wanted to go to the store someday, but I couldn’t really go, so I’m glad you came.”
I'm more than happy to hear those voices face to face.
There were people who rushed not only from Osaka but also from Nagoya.
"I'm glad I ran the store after all."
It was a two-day period that made me feel that way.
At this event, it is common to find items at select shops.
"Antique watches are very expensive"
I wanted to get rid of that image.
Although you may have to pay fees to the tenant,
It's not a big deal, but when I see a price that deviates from the market, I lose the desire to buy.
I have often heard voices like this.
Moreover, there is a deep-rooted impression that antique watches are fragile.
I went to this event with the sole intention of changing that, even if just a little.
To be honest, even if I sell at this event, I won't make any money.
In fact, there are some areas in the red.
But I want as many people as possible to know that watches are really interesting items.
Watches don't have to be expensive, and they don't have to be new.
“The one you choose by trusting your own sensibilities is the best companion for you.”
That is the theme of this time, and at the same time,
What I told everyone is that people should wear watches more casually.
Even if it's broken or in bad condition, there's nothing that can't be fixed unless there's something really wrong with it.
That's what I wanted to convey.
So it may be important to sell this time,
Rather than that, I prioritized getting more people interested.
This includes the customers who come to visit us,
This is something I wanted the staff I worked with over the past two days to know as well.
Although I won't make any money this time, watches are by no means cheap purchases.
So even if you can't buy it this time, you can get a watch someday.
"I'm really glad I bought this"
We hope that our store is one of the reasons why people think that way.
What we can do is increase the sales of the store,
It's not just about selling watches.
Conveying the fun and enjoyment of watches to many people,
We propose watches that you can share your life with your favorite one.
This may seem obvious, but
It was an event that made us feel like we were able to clarify our goals once again.
We had so many customers come this time,
It was a really fun two days working with many staff members.
It's been a long time since I worked with multiple people and was able to talk about various things.
It was a good experience and we had some interesting conversations.
I wish events like this could continue.
