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Post by The Chris McKenna on May 21, 2013 21:29:22 GMT -5
I also have a question about selling items that's not on the table. If there is a large or very expensive item that you do not wish to bring to the hall, is it allowed that we put up a sign and picture of the item to tell interested parties to contact you about it? No. In the case above the seller wants to sell an "adult" figure, but the nature of the item prevents any easy way to cover up the explicit parts to be generally displayed. In this situation I'll allow a seller post an image of the item, while keeping the actual item under wraps until sold. However the actual figures will still be there, and sold at the Nominoichi sellers table. This is a rare exception to the normal selling rule of the Nominoichi: Each table is 6 feet long and 2.5 feet wide. Please plan to have everything you want to sell fit on that space. You can not sell things from under the table, on a chair, or anywhere else. You may store extra merchandise under the table, but it must be covered. You may hang signs from your table, but you can not display items you intend to sell off the edges of the table. If you want to sell something that is too big to fit on the table top please contact me.If you have an item that is too large for the table top then you should have contacted me earlier. Please send me an email with details on what the item is, and just how big it is. (Photos would really help) As for your limited edition figures, unless they are explicit adult figures, then you must put them on the table top if you want to sell them at the Nominoichi. However, you can put them in a Box, or put some "do not touch" signs on the figure, and be sure to keep a close eye on the item.
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Post by Seph on May 21, 2013 21:51:15 GMT -5
Oh, no, I was just asking. I have such items, but seeing that photos are not allowed, I wouldn't bother bringing them.
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Post by SalisofKnight on May 21, 2013 22:56:02 GMT -5
Well one of the things I remember a couple of dealers doing in the dealers market when selling items like these (particularly body pillow cases) was censor them by attaching sticky notes or using tape and paper. You may be able to keep a small album of these items and request id before showing someone the gallery then keep said items stored under the table.
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Post by mew2collector on May 27, 2013 11:06:38 GMT -5
Finally, after the Nominoichi, I ask that you please come back to this message board and post about your Nominoichi experience. Tell us about things we got wrong, and any ideas you have to make the event better next year. You could also point out things we got right, so we don't change them next year. Any comments, good or bad, can help us improve the Nominoichi experience for everyone in the future.
This was my first year at nomi. and I had a lot of fun! I was happy that the TCC didn't heat up too much, even with the volume of people the room wasn't as hot as the dealers room I really hope nomi. will happen in the same place in 2014. My only problem with this year was with the room being open, and apparently sellers were able to set up before the nomi. fee was taken.When I arrived a bit before 5:30 I didn't see anyone saying not to go in the nomi. room, or any sign saying "please line up here sellers". I walked in thinking I could set up right away. I thought someone would walk by the tables and mark me off the list and take the table fee. At least 20+ (along with myself) people began setting up their merch. as soon as we found our table. When we were all rushed out of the nomi. room to pay, we were told to leave our merch. on the table and immediately go line up. This was very very stressful as I had over 70% of stuff on my table with a value of at least $600 There was no way I could shove everything in a box right away and go outside. There was many small things that could break if not properly stored. The main reason why this was a problem is because I was afraid someone might take something from my table. Although I am aware stealing anywhere in AN is prohibited, and someone caught can lose their pass. I was still very worried someone may take something as soon as they got in, as most of my items were exposed with no one watching them. And I wasn't anywhere close to being the first one in the room. Luckily, nothing was taken, and I don't think that happened to anyone. In the future it would be extremely helpful to have someone post a clear sign by the nomi. room that says where listed sellers only must line up to pay their fee before entering the nomi. room.
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Post by Sparhawk on May 30, 2013 17:44:14 GMT -5
I wouldn't say no one was watching your stuff. Chris McKenna's staff were in the room itself, collecting everyone's fees, after he asked everyone to vacate and then line up outside and there was an OS presence either at the entrance or in the room at all times.
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Post by eka on May 30, 2013 21:08:07 GMT -5
Right, Nomi feedback! This was my first Nominoichi as well, and I found it very enjoyable! The room was a nice pick for the place in terms of size, and the staff were very nice and helpful! I think for suggestions, I'd maybe like to second a bit of what mew said and kind of have a sign for lineup or something. I remember going in close to 5:15 and many AN volunteers were telling us to wait outside. It was only until I said 'We're selling stuff' that they let us in (despite saying 'Nominoichi' a few times). That might've been a problem of miscommunication on our part, but a lineup sign, I think, would definitely be helpful. Also while I saw that every table had a helpful Table number sign, I noticed that many people didn't really display them (unless they'd made their own sign). This made it a little difficult for finding Holds sometimes, so I had to ask a few people what their table number was. I think, if its not set up like that already, it'd be a really good idea to have sellers tape said sign to thee front side of their table so everyone can see their number (unless they've made their own and display that). Maybe either have them like that or ask for it to be something the sellers must do when setting up? Not sure. But I think that'd be really helpful. Nomi was really fun this year! Thanks for a great night.
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Post by kuma133 on Jun 15, 2013 10:32:13 GMT -5
I wouldn't say no one was watching your stuff. Chris McKenna's staff were in the room itself, collecting everyone's fees, after he asked everyone to vacate and then line up outside and there was an OS presence either at the entrance or in the room at all times. So you're telling me that as sellers were allowed back in the room you think OS staff and Chris were able to keep an eye on every single person to make sure they didn't go to a table other than their own? That they could have spotted someone reaching into a bag or box for the table next to or behind their own? Don't be ridiculous. That's not even remotely possible. They're just damned lucky no one got back in the room and started screaming that their float cash or something valuable was missing. They cleared the room so fast they really didn't give us a chance to secure or grab anything valuable. And they prevented us from keeping an eye on things ourselves. Despite the reasonable suggestion that the lineup be done inside the room where we could have kept an eye on our stuff. Keep in mind that the first sellers in line are back in the room nearly 20-30 min before the last sellers to be re-admitted. That's a lot of time and opportunity. You obviously have zero understanding of the issue or security. Anyone with any forethought or knowledge of security would know that opportunities = risks. Remember it's nice to think that everyone is inherently good, honest and well-intentioned. But when you are planning security, you really basically have to presume the reverse and prepare accordingly. I think AN needs to treat sellers at Nomi with the same respect and care that I hope they are providing to dealer's room merchants. Because there are quite a few similarities if you stop to ponder the problems faced by Nomi sellers for a little bit. We have lots of stuff to bring in, we have to carry cash for making change, and we deserve to be treated better than a herd of cattle. If I were managing this event, I would have used the TCC Hall G entrance to allow sellers access. This way the doors could have been opened when they were ready to let us in. We wouldn't have to haul all our stuff as far. Seems like a great solution. The lineup location = outside the door. Entry control = locked door until you open it. Perfect.
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