Chicago Yarncon- Call Me

I was browsing the web and came across a post on a blog I follow about this great fiber event in Chicago.
YarnCon is the first weekend in October and it is a great way to bring fiber loving folks together.

There is a photo stream on Flickr that shows the vendors and exhibitors. I was skimming along when what to my wondering eyes did appear? A vendor was selling these pins and the price was clearly printed as $29 each? They were made with shortened metal needles, not sharpened bamboo kabob sticks- but really?? I made one for each of my KnitWits for Christmas...