General​

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What is this “LPS Meet Me"?

We are an annual convention for toy hobbyists, specifically littlest pet shops. These events are a safe space for littlest pet shop toy lovers of all ages to come together to share their passion for littlest pet shops and make new friends! This event is the place to be for a Littlest Pet Shop fan! Some exciting activities during the events include: trading LPS, a raffle for rare LPS, meeting LPStubers and well known content creators, games (such as blindfolded "Guess that LPS mold"), a rare and valuable pet display, snacks, and so much more. We also support a variety of LPS merchandise vendors, so collectors can find unique LPS merchandise and related art while avoiding shipping fees and supporting small businesses. When you shop from event vendors and trade LPS in person you save on shipping fees and connect face to face. 

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Overall, It’s a rare opportunity to be in a room of people who love LPS just as much as you. There’s so many fun activities and games. You get to trade and add to your collection (without those online shipping fees, and avoid having to send packages first out of trust). We make so many great memories so consider joining our community by attending an event since we might be near you! If you can’t attend, you can still support our mission and look out for future events on our Instagram, facebook, and website.

 

Why choose LPS MeetMe?

There’s so many reasons to pick LPS MeetMe as the convention you choose to attend! Other than being the most fun place that’s safe for a collector to be: our attendees love our event size, consistency, trustworthiness, accessibility, and passion. 

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The Size:

We’re one of the largest LPS events, with the number of attendees always growing. 

However, we’re at a size where there’s a sense of community and the size of the event isn’t overwhelming or overstimulating. Many attendees recognize each other from previous years. In 2025 we are hosting our biggest event with a 200 person capacity venue.

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Consistent and Trusted:

We’ve been hosting successful events for 7 years, and have had the support of many LPStubers (many which you may get to meet at our events). We’ve worked with people you may know such as AliceLPS, goGREENgirl, AllDolls, and many more.​

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Accessible:

We do our best to keep prices fair, and our events are more affordable than others. We also make an effort to bring events to new areas when we can, such as our Toronto, Canada event. This allows more people to access a safe space for our community.

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Passionate:

Lastly, the host loves littlest pet shops and is an active community member. We care about LPS and the community, and have always made safety and fun a top priority. We have always put the people of our community first, which is why we’ve run many events without profit, and why people come back every year.

How many people will be there? 

We’re constantly growing with more and more attendees joining our community annually.  In 2025, we are projected to have at least 150 attendees. As of 2024, we sold out the venue and had 50 attendees.

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Who attends LPS MeetMe? Am I welcome in this space?

LPS (Littlest Pet Shop) toy fans of all ages and lived experiences are welcome to join us at LPS MeetMe. If you have a passion for collecting, selling, buying, and trading Littlest Pet Shop toys, this event is for you. Our typical participants are ages 5 to 30. LPSMeetMe is a family friendly environment, focused on the interests of the Littlest Pet Shop hobbyists in your group. Many attendees come alone and make friends! All walks of life welcome.

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Planning a Trip ​

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What should we bring to the event?

Please bring your proof of purchase, which is an email confirmation (our “receipt”) and the associated name of the ticket order. Please bring any littlest pet shops you are displaying, vending, or trading. Please bring forms of payment to support artists and vendors (such as cash or paypal). Bring a positive mindset!

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What other things are there to do nearby? Any tips on planning a trip?

Around the Chicago area there are many landmarks such as navy pier, the bean, the city boat tour (the trump and willis towers etc), the beaches of lake michigan, restaurants, shopping malls, SixFlags roller coasters, and the wisconsin dells (another area with waterparks and rides). Chicago is a family friendly city with so many activities to do to create precious family memories. From kid-friendly water parks and rides, to fun for the whole family with architectural tours of a one of a kind city skyline.

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What’s the city's transportation like?

Chicago is the third largest US city, and is home to O'hare International Airport, one of the largest international airports in the United States. Driving in Chicago is most common and also easy, with many interstate highways. Chicago has a bus and train system. Uber and taxis are also readily available. 

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Where should we stay when traveling?

We are hosted on the north shore chicagoland area and northern side of the city. Hotels, motels, and airbnbs are readily available. We recommend staying on the northern end or downtown when planning a trip. Common hotel chains in towns such as Glenview, Deerfield, Wilmette, and Edgewater are perfectly fine. The event venue will be released and traveling plans can be made around such information. We do not have a particular hotel recommendation system at this time, but may partner in the future. 

 

Is Chicago a safe area?

Chicago is a major metropolitan area that is generally safe. Our events are hosted in neighborhoods with low crime rates, far from any areas of concern you may see in online media.​ Every major city has safe and less safe areas. We host on the north end of the city, which is well known to have higher end neighborhoods. You can always research any concerns online before making an educated decision on the entire city and your trip. 

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Tickets System Explained​

How do the tickets work?

There are 3 types of tickets someone coming to LPS Meet Me can get. Each ticket provides different levels of access to the venue. Tier one is highest tier, and tier 3 is the lowest. All tickets provide access to the venue, raffles, welcome goody bag, and a snack/water for one individual. 

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What type of ticket is right for me? 

What else each specific ticket type entails is listed below.

 

Tier 1: VIP Participant Ticket (Vendor Ticket)

Each ticket is for one person.

Each ticket purchased is for one person. This ticket gives you full event access like a participant ticket as well as giving you permission to set up an LPS merchandise booth! Make a profit while having a blast! Please arrive 30 minutes (or up to an hour) before fellow guests to set up your booth! Minimum 3 square foot table guarantee, with the current aim to make the 2025 tables at least 6ft squared.

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Tier 2: Participant Ticket 

Each ticket purchased is for one person. Includes venue access and full access to raffles, games, trading/buying, meeting well-known LPS content creators and snacks! 

Please bring your LPS to trade the day-of, and cash to support your communities' vendors! 

If the participant is a minor, please purchase a guardian ticket for a supporting adult to have event venue access!

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Tier 3: Guardian Ticket (Event Access Ticket)

Each ticket purchased is for one person. If you're attending to look over a minor or a friend who likes Littlest Pet Shops (but you won’t be participating), enjoy access to our event venue, raffle prize tickets, and snacks included with this ticket! LPS Meet Me is not responsible for any unattended minors of the event, or tag-along family on the loose.

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Venue​

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Where can I find venue details? 

Venue details (such as parking and directions) will be emailed up to two weeks before the event to ticket holders. The emails will be sent to the same email we were given when you purchased your ticket. The events tab also has more information on the venue. 

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What is the 2025 venue?

Our 2025 Chicago event venue is a local church community room with a capacity of 200 attendees. Although the rented event space is affiliated with a religion our event space remains open to all with varying lived experiences and supports our community's diversity. The space was primarily chosen for its capacity and affordability, so please do not let this intimidate you! The room will have enough tables and chairs to accommodate everyone as well as a larger space for vendors than past events. Details on accessing the venue will be with the other information an email that will be sent to ticket holders with the same email we were given when you purchased your ticket.

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Event Activities and Set Up​

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What time does the event start and end?

Our event runs from 12 to 5pm for standard ticket holders and guardians. Doors open for the vendors ahead of time in order to set up, vendors are suggested to arrive 30 minutes (and up to an hour) before the rest of the attendees in order to set up.

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Will regular attendees and family have a dedicated space like the vendors do?

We have a general seating area where most attendees and families share seating, which fosters a sense of community and a conversation. We’ve noticed most attendees decide to pick a spot in the general area to set stuff down and leave with guardians/family while the attendees walk around chatting and trading.

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What exactly is the flow of the event activity wise?

We have an event schedule that will be posted up around the venue space. The genral flow of the event is: we start with an open time portion for trading, viewing the rare display, and vending, then run the games and crafting, followed by more trading and vending, and ending with raffles and group photos.

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Vendors & Pricing​

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What do vendors sell?

Vendors can sell anything Littlest Pet Shop related, from figures and accessories to stickers, pins, magnets, and custom art pieces. The possibilities to monetize your interests are unlimited. Many vendors sell crochet or sewn figurine clothing. Some sell unique handmade pet shop carriers and 3d printed accesories. Some sell custom painted figurine art. If you are not sure your item is suitable for all audiences, please contact event staff prior to event and ask. 

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Why can’t everyone be a vendor?

Vendors are vetted beforehand for quality as well as insurance of fair practices (such as claiming to sell authentic figures). Vendor stands take significant space in the event room and are a financial investment for many of the small business owners. Event companies also have

legal specifications they must adhere to and back end regulations for vendors at events. The legality and time to vet costs event runners, which is why the vendor ticket system is in place.

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How are your tickets priced?

Tickets are priced based off a variety of factors including cost to operate the event (staff wages, event space, supplies, administrative fees), ticket demand, and market costs (comparative to other events). We believe in a fair business model that offers relativley low cost and high reward event tickets, that balance the interest of all parties involved. We believe our price point offers event attendees an intentionally low barrier of entry, while offering the event runners enough funds to properly operate the event and reinvest remaining funds into the following years increasing cost to operate (such as investing in a larger event space and spreading the word). Any remaining funds are distributed amongst our team of mostly family and friends. Many staff members currently work for free and the business owner is still compensated below minimum wage per hour of work. We have ran many events at sunk cost simply for the joy of it. We hope this answer is satisfactory on such a divisive subject, and that you continue to support our efforts.

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Refunds​

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Who’s eligible for a refund?

Refunds are available based on the situation surrounding the refund request. Contact us to find out if you are eligible, we are human beings and know life gets in the way sometimes.

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How do I get a refund? 

Contact us on our Instagram, or business email regarding refund requests. We do refunds on a case by case basis. We are generally seen as very flexible by our past ticket holders.

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When can I ask for a refund?

You cannot ask for a refund after the event has passed. We reserve the right to make decisions based on the refund case. We understand emergencies happen and finances change.

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Can I get a refund on my vendor ticket if I sell at the event but don’t make enough to cover the ticket cost?

Unfortunately vendor tickets are not refundable after using them. Vendor tickets are a consent to risk and a commitment the buyer makes. It is highly unusual a vendor stand would not be profitable, but the risk of the financial outcome is not the responsibility of event runners.

 

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