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Post by aideed on Jun 2, 2013 21:16:25 GMT -5
Not that it's a good thing, but at least I wasn't the only one who was unable to get away and shop around. Another problem I experienced was I had table #109, which seemed to be in the nosebleeds section of the nomi'. I have several friends and acquaintances that were searching but never came across my table. Can't help but think if my friends who were *looking for me* can't find me back there, I wonder how many nominoichi buyers never made their way around to my table either. One way that was helpful was to put the table number that was on the table and tape it to the side of it. That way, at least people who were walking around could see it hanging there... but it was hard too. Especially with how crowded it was. I don't think most people saw that number but it was better than nothing. Ya it was really hard finding the table numbers many ether had items placed on top of them or were unable to be seen due to crowding I think posting it some whhere behind the table would be a better thing to do Oh and also I noticed that some of the sellers were displaying their reserved items before it was timr Which really ticked me off cus some of the items were already sold by the time I got there even though I came before 7:30 and they were reserved till 8 I wont name anyone but u probably no who u are and this goes for other sellers to Im no trying to be mean just wanted to say somthing for all the people who took the time to reserve their items only to find they were sold
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Post by kuma133 on Jun 3, 2013 4:12:49 GMT -5
I actually held my reserves an hour longer than I said I would. (To my detriment in selling some uncollected items for the most part.) But I was very lucky that nearly all of my reserves came to collect. The table next to me were not so lucky - a major reserve fell through for them. So it's obvious that there are upsides and downsides for sellers when choosing to to accept reserves.
But I really don't think I would have sold nearly as much without the reserve system. By making good use of photos and BB code tables in my table listing, I was able to effectively display some items that would have been difficult to display as well at the con. I think this is a fabulous tool if leveraged to it's full advantage.
However the security issue that came to my attention at the last minute was troubling. The very idea of the wrong people scooping up someone else's reserves (which reportedly did occur in past years) is chilling. I'm thankful one of my reserves alerted me to the issue allowing me to take some protective measures.
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Post by aideed on Jun 3, 2013 18:26:20 GMT -5
I actually held my reserves an hour longer than I said I would. (To my detriment in selling some uncollected items for the most part.) But I was very lucky that nearly all of my reserves came to collect. The table next to me were not so lucky - a major reserve fell through for them. So it's obvious that there are upsides and downsides for sellers when choosing to to accept reserves. But I really don't think I would have sold nearly as much without the reserve system. By making good use of photos and BB code tables in my table listing, I was able to effectively display some items that would have been difficult to display as well at the con. I think this is a fabulous tool if leveraged to it's full advantage. However the security issue that came to my attention at the last minute was troubling. The very idea of the wrong people scooping up someone else's reserves (which reportedly did occur in past years) is chilling. I'm thankful one of my reserves alerted me to the issue allowing me to take some protective measures. the thing that helped me the most to find you was that wall scroll that you hung up which was in you reserve post i remembered it and knew it was you it worked better than table numbers and was the main reason that i was able to find you so fast and efficiently other sellers should this kind of thing to (having distinctive features as identification) due to nomi being so crowded
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Post by lugiap2k on Jun 4, 2013 13:03:48 GMT -5
Yeah, I ended up holding four reserves for longer than the first hour as well, but the people still didn't show up. I probably won't hold anything past the first hour if I get a table again, as I ended up bringing all the remaining 'reserved' stuff home. Luckily, most of the people that had stuff reserved from me did show up ^^.
As for identifying the tables, yeah, it is a bit hard to see the signs once it gets crowded. I had a sign hanging off the front of my table, but it was hard to see/didn't stay up all that well. I was also cosplaying, which (I think) helped a bit. I moved it to sit up on my table behind some stuff once I had room, but couldn't do that right off the bat.
I'm not sure what else could be done to help identify tables...aside from having a large map displayed somewhere.
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Post by aideed on Jun 4, 2013 14:35:20 GMT -5
Yeah, I ended up holding four reserves for longer than the first hour as well, but the people still didn't show up. I probably won't hold anything past the first hour if I get a table again, as I ended up bringing all the remaining 'reserved' stuff home. Luckily, most of the people that had stuff reserved from me did show up ^^. As for identifying the tables, yeah, it is a bit hard to see the signs once it gets crowded. I had a sign hanging off the front of my table, but it was hard to see/didn't stay up all that well. I was also cosplaying, which (I think) helped a bit. I moved it to sit up on my table behind some stuff once I had room, but couldn't do that right off the bat. I'm not sure what else could be done to help identify tables...aside from having a large map displayed somewhere. True there isnt anything else that can be done
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Post by Seph on Jun 4, 2013 20:54:51 GMT -5
Same here... it was so hectic that I didn't really know the time so I ended up holding most things past the reserve time. Some of them I managed to sell off in the last hour (plushies mainly), but a lot of the stuff I didn't and actually still hold.
What I felt really really bad about is I thought I couldn't find one or two of the reserves (I thought I didn't bring them) but ended up finding it after the buyer left. It was a lot more chaotic than the last time I did Nomi, probably because there was no place to do reserves last time.
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Post by aideed on Jun 4, 2013 21:45:03 GMT -5
Same here... it was so hectic that I didn't really know the time so I ended up holding most things past the reserve time. Some of them I managed to sell off in the last hour (plushies mainly), but a lot of the stuff I didn't and actually still hold. What I felt really really bad about is I thought I couldn't find one or two of the reserves (I thought I didn't bring them) but ended up finding it after the buyer left. It was a lot more chaotic than the last time I did Nomi, probably because there was no place to do reserves last time. It must really suck when people dont pick up their reserves but on the plus side u wouldn't have made this many sales if the form didnt exist
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Post by Seph on Jun 4, 2013 22:17:56 GMT -5
It must really suck when people dont pick up their reserves but on the plus side u wouldn't have made this many sales if the form didnt exist That is so very true though if they were sellers like me, I totally understand. I ended up having to ask another fellow buyer who was picking things up at my table to pick up my reserves at a table they also reserved things at. ^^;; It was past the hour, so I figured if it was still there, they wouldn't need ID to buy it anymore. And I owe you that postcard I said I'd give you but forgot to get out. Maybe next AN?
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Post by kuma133 on Jun 5, 2013 6:33:52 GMT -5
The advantages of the reserves seem to far outweigh the risk. In most cases, For starters I could never have displayed all the stuff I had to sell on a single table. The reserve system literally expands the shopping from mere hours into days or weeks. But it's also like increasing the size of your table four or five times too. All of which gives buyers an opportunity to better see the wares and more time to make decisions.
I think a possible improvement to the system is perhaps standardizing the reserve duration and announcing to the room a thirty minute warning and then the end of "standardized" reserve time. Sellers could still be free to make arrangements to accommodate a buyer who needed a later pick up for some reason. But by having a common time announced time, with a warning, it might help decrease forgotten pick ups.. From the chaos, I think the reserve should be more than just an hour. The line to get in the room and the sheer craziness of that space. I chose an hour and a half. But two hours would not be unreasonable considering how busy and chaotic things were in that room. This idea might also increase buyer interest in revisiting tables in the latter part of the sale increasing seller's chances of selling any uncollected reserves.
I am not suggesting that Anime North take any responsibility for the reserve system. Nor am I suggesting sellers be forced to accept reserves - that should remain their individual choice. My suggestion is merely that Anime North make two announcements which sellers can choose to use to their advantage or not.
What I can say with certainty is that I would definitely take advantage of reserves again in the future. With or without the idea I've put forward here. The reserve system and the forum posts in my opinion significantly enhance the effectiveness of an already great selling opportunity.
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Post by aideed on Jun 5, 2013 20:26:37 GMT -5
It must really suck when people dont pick up their reserves but on the plus side u wouldn't have made this many sales if the form didnt exist That is so very true though if they were sellers like me, I totally understand. I ended up having to ask another fellow buyer who was picking things up at my table to pick up my reserves at a table they also reserved things at. ^^;; It was past the hour, so I figured if it was still there, they wouldn't need ID to buy it anymore. And I owe you that postcard I said I'd give you but forgot to get out. Maybe next AN? Thats alright ill pick it up next year if u come Im definitely coming I already got a pre reg for next year from doing panels Oh and if ur selling things again next year ill definitely come by
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Post by aideed on Jun 5, 2013 20:31:58 GMT -5
The advantages of the reserves seem to far outweigh the risk. In most cases, For starters I could never have displayed all the stuff I had to sell on a single table. The reserve system literally expands the shopping from mere hours into days or weeks. But it's also like increasing the size of your table four or five times too. All of which gives buyers an opportunity to better see the wares and more time to make decisions. I think a possible improvement to the system is perhaps standardizing the reserve duration and announcing to the room a thirty minute warning and then the end of "standardized" reserve time. Sellers could still be free to make arrangements to accommodate a buyer who needed a later pick up for some reason. But by having a common time announced time, with a warning, it might help decrease forgotten pick ups.. From the chaos, I think the reserve should be more than just an hour. The line to get in the room and the sheer craziness of that space. I chose an hour and a half. But two hours would not be unreasonable considering how busy and chaotic things were in that room. This idea might also increase buyer interest in revisiting tables in the latter part of the sale increasing seller's chances of selling any uncollected reserves. I am not suggesting that Anime North take any responsibility for the reserve system. Nor am I suggesting sellers be forced to accept reserves - that should remain their individual choice. My suggestion is merely that Anime North make two announcements which sellers can choose to use to their advantage or not. What I can say with certainty is that I would definitely take advantage of reserves again in the future. With or without the idea I've put forward here. The reserve system and the forum posts in my opinion significantly enhance the effectiveness of an already great selling opportunity. I belive that your givng a valid suggestion that will definitely be helpful to sellers And its true with the amount of items u had u wouldn't hve been able to display them all And one reason y I think some people didn't pick up their reserve s was because thay probably wernt able to find ur table cus it was really crowded and frustrating Ps did u sell ur darkness laly bundle if not ill denfitly buy it if u come next year as well as any wall scrolls that u may still have
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Post by kuma133 on Jun 5, 2013 23:56:01 GMT -5
Ps did u sell ur darkness laly bundle if not ill denfitly buy it if u come next year as well as any wall scrolls that u may still have The Shadow Lady Bundle did sell. I do have some wallscrolls left. I sold just less than half of the unreserved scrolls.
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Post by aideed on Jun 6, 2013 9:25:19 GMT -5
Ps did u sell ur darkness laly bundle if not ill denfitly buy it if u come next year as well as any wall scrolls that u may still have The Shadow Lady Bundle did sell. I do have some wallscrolls left. I sold just less than half of the unreserved scrolls. Yes I still have a chance to get more but which ones? oh and did u sell the Nurse Witch Komugi figure
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Post by Seph on Jun 6, 2013 17:08:17 GMT -5
The problem with holding reserves for 2 hours make it less likely to be able to sell the items in the remaining hour. Since the first two hours is likely the busiest time, you're missing the best opportunities to sell your items by holding them, and if they don't pick it up, then you're stuck with things that might otherwise sell. I don't know if I'm selling though. I'll have to see how much stuff I dig up and etc. But even if I don't, Aideed, we can meet up and I can still give you the card.
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Post by kuma133 on Jun 6, 2013 20:02:02 GMT -5
The problem with holding reserves for 2 hours make it less likely to be able to sell the items in the remaining hour. Since the first two hours is likely the busiest time, you're missing the best opportunities to sell your items by holding them, and if they don't pick it up, then you're stuck with things that might otherwise sell. I don't know if I'm selling though. I'll have to see how much stuff I dig up and etc. But even if I don't, Aideed, we can meet up and I can still give you the card. I agree with you about the time factor if things remain the same (without any announcements on standardized time.) But the very goal behind the idea of a standardized (announced) time (with an announced warning) is twofold: 1.) to decrease forgotten or failed reserve pick ups by giving a reminder cue to buyers 2.) to create a renewed surge of interest when people know that many sellers will likely have now placed additional items out for sale (that were previously reserved) And you might be absolutely right that two hours is too long. Another possibility might be an hour-and-a-half. The amount of time is something I think should be debated widely to get as many opinions as possible. Though I think there is evidence that an hour is not long enough. 1.) Given that the doors *never* open on the dot at 7:00pm (they were 10 min late this year, not too bad, but still late.) 2.) There are delays for people getting into the room - not everyone is first in line. 3.) If buyers have items reserved with multiple sellers - an hour is a pretty short time to find and collect from several sellers. I think the goal of the seller when opting to take a reserve has to be to (wherever possible) complete that transaction with the buyer. The other side of the coin being the protection factor of "what if they don't come?" I think the announced time feature might give a boost to sales in the latter part of the event. You might even draw in additional buyers hoping to get a chance at items they saw reserved on the forums. And unless Chris or someone from the convention staff says otherwise - to the best of my knowledge it's not even something Anime North is aware of or considering. Just a crazy idea thrown out by some guy who sold some stuff this year with a bear avatar wearing glasses on a forum.
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