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Post by SalisofKnight on Feb 2, 2015 19:03:10 GMT -5
Just making a list available on the forum isn't enough. I bet that around 90% of AN attendees don't visit the forum, and of those, probably 70% don't know if its existence and use social media to communicate instead. I'm not sure all sellers would be comfortable with publishing that info online much less on social media. I could accept publishing the details of any who post on this site. We could then link the table thread on Facebook, twitter, etc. That would still be an incomplete list and some sellers might make calls of favoritism.
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Post by christinanya on Feb 6, 2015 0:31:30 GMT -5
On the topic of maps, I have to say that last years was extremely helpful for me. A few tables were moved but the map helped me plan ahead of time where I would be going first and I managed to pick up all my reservations well within the first twenty minutes of the Nom opening, and I had quite a few. Without it I'd probably have really struggled with finding everyone. I'd love it if a map was posted again this year, even though sometimes things change~
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Post by skyhall on Feb 17, 2015 9:58:18 GMT -5
when i arrived nothing was bothering me lol i arrived at 6:30 so everything went fine with me
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Post by The Chris McKenna on Feb 17, 2015 10:34:16 GMT -5
Just an idea for people to consider:
We currently just assign sellers to tables in no particular order and allow them to sell anything permitted by the rules. I don't want to say it's disorganized, but there is room for some change if needed.
What if we asked sellers to select from a list of "themes", or what type of items form the majority of things they plan to sell, and then grouped those sellers into adjacent tables?
Sellers could select if they want to be in Video Game section, or the Manga section, or the DVD section, etc ... and those sellers tables could be arranged together to create separate districts within the Nominoichi marketplace.
Do you think this would be positive improvement for the Nominoichi? If so, what sections or districts would you like to see offered?
And please remember that while this idea might not happen this year, it is the type of thing we may consider for a future Nominoichi.
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Post by skyhall on Feb 17, 2015 10:39:25 GMT -5
Chris I think that idea would be nice in the future but not now
I think we could see manga video games anime and random things
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Post by SalisofKnight on Feb 17, 2015 12:28:57 GMT -5
Just an idea for people to consider: We currently just assign sellers to tables in no particular order and allow them to sell anything permitted by the rules. I don't want to say it's disorganized, but there is room for some change if needed. What if we asked sellers to select from a list of "themes", or what type of items form the majority of things they plan to sell, and then grouped those sellers into adjacent tables? Sellers could select if they want to be in Video Game section, or the Manga section, or the DVD section, etc ... and those sellers tables could be arranged together to create separate districts within the Nominoichi marketplace. Do you think this would be positive improvement for the Nominoichi? If so, what sections or districts would you like to see offered? And please remember that while this idea might not happen this year, it is the type of thing we may consider for a future Nominoichi. While it's true that many sellers have a majority item they sell what about their other items. Let's say I come to nomi, as a seller, with 50 anime DVDs and about 10 manga volumes and I get put in the Anime section. While I am more likely to sell my anime DVDs I am less likely to sell my manga since most of the buyers visiting my table will be looking for anime and all the manga buyers will be in the manga section.
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Post by lugiap2k on Feb 18, 2015 10:41:46 GMT -5
While it's true that many sellers have a majority item they sell what about their other items. Let's say I come to nomi, as a seller, with 50 anime DVDs and about 10 manga volumes and I get put in the Anime section. While I am more likely to sell my anime DVDs I am less likely to sell my manga since most of the buyers visiting my table will be looking for anime and all the manga buyers will be in the manga section. This is my thought as well. Say if you're selling some video games, but the majority of your table is manga, then those interested in video games might not even venture over to that section to look at your table. I can see this idea working out well for people that are only (or 95%) selling one type of thing, but it might hurt others who have a wide variety of things. Suggestions for categories: Anime(DVDs), Manga, Video Games, Figures/Plush, Trading Cards (?), Costumes/Supplies/Wigs (?).
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Post by shance on Feb 18, 2015 15:19:44 GMT -5
Suggestions: DVDs/BRs, Books (manga, artbooks, etc.), Games (video games, board games, TCG, etc.), Cosplay/Costuming, Figurines & Toys, Vintage Items (old items which would no longer be available new, such as VHS, Sailor Moon merchandise from the 90s, anime toys from the 80s), Music (CDs, etc.), Special Interest (for tables which would specialize in merchandise from a particular series, studio, genre, or creator; ex.: Pokemon, Dragonball, magical girls, mecha, Key, Type Moon, CLAMP), Japanese Culture and Imports, Variety (tables selling an equal amount of different things).
Other than what has been mentioned already, another potential problem could be some "districts" being far smaller or bigger than other.
My suggestion? During the submission process, you ask sellers to describe, in their own words, what they will be selling (with a character limit to prevent people from submitting essay-length descriptions). This would be published, using the sellers' exact words. It's understandable that they might not have a description right away as they may need to get in communication with their table partners first, or dig through their junktreasure to find things they forgot about that they could sell. Because of this, you could give a reasonable deadline. This would be: -during the registration process, via email. All sellers will be a part of it, and it won't be limited to people who visit this forum, Facebook, or some other place that not everyone checks. That way, they can't claim favouritism as everyone is given equal opportunity. -using the sellers' OWN words. This way, they advertise themselves what they are selling. If there is a bad description or no description, it would be no one's fault except their own. ...And because of those two factors, the responsibility is placed upon the sellers themselves. The only disadvantaged people would be people on the waiting list who get tables right at the event because of last-minute cancellations and no-shows. People who know they won't be able to make it would be encouraged to cancel before a certain time to give someone on the waiting list an opportunity to submit a description. It should be noted in the publication that this is just a general idea and not a guideline, since this can change with no-shows, last minute cancellations, and people on the waiting list getting said no-show/cancelled's table.
Example: N101 - DVDs, manga, figures, and more! N102 - Lots of Pokemon stuff here. Come check us out. N103 - I'm selling some old DVDs and manga. N104 - (no description available) N105 - Are you a Type-Moon fan? We've got plenty of TM stuff just for you, including some rare items! ...etc.
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Post by SalisofKnight on Feb 18, 2015 17:27:55 GMT -5
Suggestions: DVDs/BRs, Books (manga, artbooks, etc.), Games (video games, board games, TCG, etc.), Cosplay/Costuming, Figurines & Toys, Vintage Items (old items which would no longer be available new, such as VHS, Sailor Moon merchandise from the 90s, anime toys from the 80s), Music (CDs, etc.), Special Interest (for tables which would specialize in merchandise from a particular series, studio, genre, or creator; ex.: Pokemon, Dragonball, magical girls, mecha, Key, Type Moon, CLAMP), Japanese Culture and Imports, Variety (tables selling an equal amount of different things). Other than what has been mentioned already, another potential problem could be some "districts" being far smaller or bigger than other. My suggestion? During the submission process, you ask sellers to describe, in their own words, what they will be selling (with a character limit to prevent people from submitting essay-length descriptions). This would be published, using the sellers' exact words. It's understandable that they might not have a description right away as they may need to get in communication with their table partners first, or dig through their junktreasure to find things they forgot about that they could sell. Because of this, you could give a reasonable deadline. This would be: -during the registration process, via email. All sellers will be a part of it, and it won't be limited to people who visit this forum, Facebook, or some other place that not everyone checks. That way, they can't claim favouritism as everyone is given equal opportunity. -using the sellers' OWN words. This way, they advertise themselves what they are selling. If there is a bad description or no description, it would be no one's fault except their own. ...And because of those two factors, the responsibility is placed upon the sellers themselves. The only disadvantaged people would be people on the waiting list who get tables right at the event because of last-minute cancellations and no-shows. People who know they won't be able to make it would be encouraged to cancel before a certain time to give someone on the waiting list an opportunity to submit a description. It should be noted in the publication that this is just a general idea and not a guideline, since this can change with no-shows, last minute cancellations, and people on the waiting list getting said no-show/cancelled's table. Example: N101 - DVDs, manga, figures, and more! N102 - Lots of Pokemon stuff here. Come check us out. N103 - I'm selling some old DVDs and manga. N104 - (no description available) N105 - Are you a Type-Moon fan? We've got plenty of TM stuff just for you, including some rare items! ...etc. Since I already do this with the Table Index thread we could just add the basic descriptions to the list of tables there and invite any sellers who want to, to post a selling thread. Then simply circulate the link to the Index thread on facebook, twitter and wherever else you feel like putting it.
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Post by shance on Feb 18, 2015 18:23:23 GMT -5
Suggestions: DVDs/BRs, Books (manga, artbooks, etc.), Games (video games, board games, TCG, etc.), Cosplay/Costuming, Figurines & Toys, Vintage Items (old items which would no longer be available new, such as VHS, Sailor Moon merchandise from the 90s, anime toys from the 80s), Music (CDs, etc.), Special Interest (for tables which would specialize in merchandise from a particular series, studio, genre, or creator; ex.: Pokemon, Dragonball, magical girls, mecha, Key, Type Moon, CLAMP), Japanese Culture and Imports, Variety (tables selling an equal amount of different things). Other than what has been mentioned already, another potential problem could be some "districts" being far smaller or bigger than other. My suggestion? During the submission process, you ask sellers to describe, in their own words, what they will be selling (with a character limit to prevent people from submitting essay-length descriptions). This would be published, using the sellers' exact words. It's understandable that they might not have a description right away as they may need to get in communication with their table partners first, or dig through their junktreasure to find things they forgot about that they could sell. Because of this, you could give a reasonable deadline. This would be: -during the registration process, via email. All sellers will be a part of it, and it won't be limited to people who visit this forum, Facebook, or some other place that not everyone checks. That way, they can't claim favouritism as everyone is given equal opportunity. -using the sellers' OWN words. This way, they advertise themselves what they are selling. If there is a bad description or no description, it would be no one's fault except their own. ...And because of those two factors, the responsibility is placed upon the sellers themselves. The only disadvantaged people would be people on the waiting list who get tables right at the event because of last-minute cancellations and no-shows. People who know they won't be able to make it would be encouraged to cancel before a certain time to give someone on the waiting list an opportunity to submit a description. It should be noted in the publication that this is just a general idea and not a guideline, since this can change with no-shows, last minute cancellations, and people on the waiting list getting said no-show/cancelled's table. Example: N101 - DVDs, manga, figures, and more! N102 - Lots of Pokemon stuff here. Come check us out. N103 - I'm selling some old DVDs and manga. N104 - (no description available) N105 - Are you a Type-Moon fan? We've got plenty of TM stuff just for you, including some rare items! ...etc. Since I already do this with the Table Index thread we could just add the basic descriptions to the list of tables there and invite any sellers who want to, to post a selling thread. Then simply circulate the link to the Index thread on facebook, twitter and wherever else you feel like putting it. I've said it many times, and I'll say it again: Not everyone checks Twitter, Facebook, this forum, tumblr, or whatever your communication method of choice is. Many people do not know what is going on until they arrive at the con and read the program guide and schedule! If you insist on only publishing this here and on social media, you will miss a fairly large portion of people. I'd estimate that maybe 15% of the people who'll be at Nominoichi (including everyone, both sellers and buyers) read this forum. This forum can also have display problems for people who only browse the Internet using mobile devices like phones. Facebook, Twitter, etc. get flooded with all kinds of other posts, and the invitation to share what you're selling will easily get buried and lost. You pretty much have to check the main Facebook page at least twice a day for about 5-10 minutes to be sure that you see all of the information, and not everyone can do that, Last year, this is the precise reason that I didn't make all of the items I was selling at my table available for reservation on here. If I did, that would give the 15% who check this forum an unfair advantage.
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Post by SalisofKnight on Feb 18, 2015 18:31:37 GMT -5
How about printing several copies of the list and posting it up on walls and support pillars in the nomi room? I'm not sure how long that list is going to be or how feasible it would be to post it in the program guide.
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Post by shance on Feb 18, 2015 18:34:29 GMT -5
That could work, but keep in mind that idiots tear signs down, and some people don't read them.
There are signs telling you not to take pictures in the hall of the International Plaza because it blocks traffic, but people still do it. All. The. Time.
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Post by SalisofKnight on Feb 18, 2015 18:51:28 GMT -5
Short of printing out hundreds of the things as guides to hand out to each and every person walking in there...
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Post by shance on Feb 18, 2015 19:01:36 GMT -5
Posting the list could work, I think, as long as you:
-Inform people (like through the program guide) that the signs will be there. -Have extras available in case the ones you have up get torn down. -Mention on the signs that these are just what people on the forum chose to submit, and it's far from complete.
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Post by SalisofKnight on Feb 18, 2015 20:10:47 GMT -5
I know a bunch of people were using an online variation of the AN schedule though the name of the app eludes me right now...
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