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Post by darkinsanity13 on Mar 13, 2016 0:21:59 GMT -5
Oh, him. I've admittedly bought from him a couple times either because he had a figure from a blind box set I wasn't up to gambling on or because he had a figure of a character I have seen practically no quality merch for despite being a major character in a popular series, but I've usually found myself annoyed after because of the ridiculous prices and lack of original packaging. At least they're legitimate figures, which is more than I can say for certain other dealers.
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Post by Joe on Mar 13, 2016 21:08:33 GMT -5
Oh yeah, don't get me started on that guy. He seems to be at every con in Toronto, asking $50 for some random anime figurine no bigger than my middle finger. Which I'm about ready to show him the next time I hear him ask an outrageous price for used gashapon toys that sometimes aren't even in good condition. some of his prices are fair however because he will sell really rare ones in the same price range without knowing Oh, him. I've admittedly bought from him a couple times either because he had a figure from a blind box set I wasn't up to gambling on or because he had a figure of a character I have seen practically no quality merch for despite being a major character in a popular series, but I've usually found myself annoyed after because of the ridiculous prices and lack of original packaging. At least they're legitimate figures, which is more than I can say for certain other dealers. even then you can get most figures he has less elsewhere even mint but out of box easily. with gashapon most people dont care about the box. personally i throw those away 100% of the time and for most other even scale figures i will toss them 50% of the time
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Post by darkinsanity13 on Mar 14, 2016 1:54:49 GMT -5
even then you can get most figures he has less elsewhere even mint but out of box easily. with gashapon most people dont care about the box. personally i throw those away 100% of the time and for most other even scale figures i will toss them 50% of the time Well, as someone that's moved several times over the past five or six years, having the original boxes is much easier for assuring safe transport, not to mention it means an additional identifier when spotting bootlegs. That's why I keep all the little figures and rubber straps I sell in their boxes (that and because I'm a packrat who tends to keep everything "just in case").
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Post by Dragongoose on Mar 15, 2016 11:33:11 GMT -5
If you made it so, people didn't have to fight there way through a crowd of people to see the table numbers, which makes me feel like a jerk, so it makes it take longer than it should to find a table. Why not get the hello I am stickers which wouldn't cost that much, or print them out yourselves and hand them out to dealers.
because people fighting through other people is just recipe for something to go wrong and people getting hurt, I was shoved a few times last year, you just need one person to take a bad tumble, which is something you dont want.
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Post by ajthecollector on Mar 15, 2016 11:59:51 GMT -5
Yeah, I REALLY wish there was an easier way to tell who's who and what's what. It's tiresome to wrestle my way through a massive crowd unwilling to make room just to yell over all the noise to ask "TABLE ____?" and then have to try again if it's not the one I'm looking for.
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Post by jayunagi on Mar 17, 2016 15:28:43 GMT -5
Hi, first forum post ever so I hope I don't screw this up. I was reading previous comments and making our own table signs is cool, yes? Would it be ok to bring some mini speakers for my groups entertainment? Like background music just for us? I get that it may not work out because it will be loud with talking crowds but I thought I would ask.
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Post by archangeli on Mar 17, 2016 16:35:41 GMT -5
Hi, first forum post ever so I hope I don't screw this up. I was reading previous comments and making our own table signs is cool, yes? Would it be ok to bring some mini speakers for my groups entertainment? Like background music just for us? I get that it may not work out because it will be loud with talking crowds but I thought I would ask. Honestly it will be so crowded and noisy from the crowds that music will just get drowned out (and possibly annoy your table neighbours). And there's the risk that your speakers might go missing. @_@"
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Post by The Chris McKenna on Mar 17, 2016 20:34:45 GMT -5
First a big thanks for taking the time to ask a question. Not enough people do that and it's appreciated.
Second about speakers, and by extension videos, lights etc... There will be no outlets or power available in the Nominoichi. Getting them installed is very expensive, so we don't. Therefore, if anyone has plans that involve electricity, you'll have to supply your own. (via a battery, no generators!)
Also, those who've been there before can attest that for the first hour or two the Nominoichi is very noisy with buyers and sellers having to almost shout to each other at times. Adding to that noise with any music would only make it worse, so please don't.
And while there are some quiet moments, like during set-up and for about the last hour of the event, then our standard 'sound rules' apply: If anyone finds the music too loud or distracting, and they complain to the us at the staff tables, then we'll ask you to turn it down or off.
Finally, making a table sign is not only allowed, but quite recommended! hanging it off the front of your table would be fine. Planning to make some type of frame or pole to raise it above your table would probably be better, although the tables will be pressed together quite tight so don't intrude on another sellers space with your sign. And if we feel it's a safety or tripping hazard, it'll have to come down.
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Post by ajthecollector on Mar 18, 2016 14:34:40 GMT -5
I know it's unlikely, but I was thinking today, there should be some way to let those with reserved purchases in a little earlier than everyone else, so they can pick up what they need to pick up without all the chaos and not risk forgetting or losing anything.
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Post by SalisofKnight on Mar 18, 2016 17:38:30 GMT -5
I know it's unlikely, but I was thinking today, there should be some way to let those with reserved purchases in a little earlier than everyone else, so they can pick up what they need to pick up without all the chaos and not risk forgetting or losing anything. "Reserves" are an informal agreement between the seller and the buyer. Plus can you imagine trying to figure out who is and who isn't a reserver. Not to mention who knows how many people might lie to get in early. Nomi is a very heavily attended event that has people practically running over each other to get in.
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Post by ajthecollector on Mar 19, 2016 13:39:58 GMT -5
Then better crowd control should really be a thing that's worked out.
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Post by Joe on Mar 25, 2016 19:43:09 GMT -5
the thread can now be formally answered with Sunday, April 10th, at 8:00 pm (20:00 EST) according to the main page
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Post by reginsmal on Apr 8, 2016 11:39:53 GMT -5
I'm wondering but when will confirmation on tables be announced?
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Post by The Chris McKenna on Apr 9, 2016 5:49:38 GMT -5
Don't worry if it takes a few days. However, it could take about a week because I try to do about 30 to 40 each day
If you see people start to post selling lists don't panic. There is a good chance that I just haven't got that far down the list to your name yet.
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Post by Joe on Apr 9, 2016 22:30:52 GMT -5
it says we can send the emails by 20EST/8pm but by toronto time this is 7PM is it not?
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