Purchasing Cosplay at the Nomi

[kittyjordz]

Hey just a quick inquiry to gauge interest and or past experience.

I have a few cosplays this year that I may try and unload at the Nomi if I get a table as they are either too small for me or no longer wanted.

What are people's experiences with selling cosplays, or buying for that matter? What's a fair price and how are they received by buyers?

Thanks in advance.

[darkinsanity13]

Personally all I've ever sold cosplay-wise is wigs, but I'd say you'd have a fair chance at selling your cosplays if you do get a table. I've seen other people sell theirs in the past with decent success, at least based on forum posts, as there's always people who either don't have the time, money, or energy to make their own costumes, so buying used costumes is pretty ideal so long as they're in good or fixable condition.

As for fair pricing, I think that depends on several different factors:
- Did you make it yourself, did you buy it premade, or did you commission someone else to make it?
- If you made it, how much time and money did you spend on it?
- If you bought/commissioned it, how much did you spend?
- What condition is it in? Are there stains or tears?
- Is it a full costume? Are you including a wig or accessories?

Also, if you do decide to sell them, include whatever measurements potential buyers may find important, as they will probably not be able to try them on during the event (the only exceptions to this I can think of are things like jackets or cloaks, which can be quickly and easily thrown on over most summer clothing).

[kittyjordz]

Mar 9, 2018 20:24:07 GMT -5 darkinsanity13 said:

Personally all I've ever sold cosplay-wise is wigs, but I'd say you'd have a fair chance at selling your cosplays if you do get a table. I've seen other people sell theirs in the past with decent success, at least based on forum posts, as there's always people who either don't have the time, money, or energy to make their own costumes, so buying used costumes is pretty ideal so long as they're in good or fixable condition.

As for fair pricing, I think that depends on several different factors:
- Did you make it yourself, did you buy it premade, or did you commission someone else to make it?
- If you made it, how much time and money did you spend on it?
- If you bought/commissioned it, how much did you spend?
- What condition is it in? Are there stains or tears?
- Is it a full costume? Are you including a wig or accessories?

Also, if you do decide to sell them, include whatever measurements potential buyers may find important, as they will probably not be able to try them on during the event (the only exceptions to this I can think of are things like jackets or cloaks, which can be quickly and easily thrown on over most summer clothing).

Appreciate the feedback thankfully the ones I have are new just too small for my bust xD hopefully I can find them all good homes and make some people's cosplay dreams come true on a budget

[rainbows]

I've only bought cosplay once at the Nominoichi, but like darkinsanity13 said, definitely add as much information as you can about the outfit in your post since people probably won't know their measurements when they get to the table . For me, I tend to ask for additional photos (back of outfit, a close up if there's any embroidery, etc.) just so I can be more informed about what it is I'm buying since it can get busy at Nomi and, at least at the table I was at, there were too many people around to look intently at the items.

As for prices; I paid $100 at Nomi last year for a FFXV outfit which came with everything except the wig and shoes. It seemed like a good price to me since a majority of the cosplay-order sites were charging around $220+ for the same outfit.

Good luck selling your costumes!

[folsensory]

I would suggest of course knowing the measurements that will fit the cosplay(s) you’re selling - as well as to have a fabric measuring tape on hand that buyers can use to check their own measurements! It’s surprising how many people don’t know their own measurements, nor know how to properly take them!

[direkitty]

having a small mirror would be helpful too