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Post by The Chris McKenna on May 11, 2024 9:03:22 GMT -5
Hello everyone.
I know this is a bit early, but we'd really appreciate it if you'd come back here after the Nominoichi and let us know how we did.
This will be the thread where people can share their experiences at the Nominoichi. We want to hear about things that you thought we could improve upon and any problems you noticed. However, we also want to hear about anything we got right and things that you don't want to see change next year. Please tell us if you think we did a good or bad job, and what you think we should do different (or the same) next year.
Are there any new rules you like to see added to the event for next year, or any existing ones you'd like to see changed, or removed? For example: This year more than a few people wanted to sell general electronic equipment. Stuff like computers, tablets, keyboards, etc.. currently that is against the rules, but is it something we should reconsider next year? Is there anything else you'd like to see changed about the selling rules?
We've also continued to use an online system and lottery for table reservations this year. We are always interested in hearing about your experience with this. Did you find it easy to use? What changes in how the registration site works would you like see for next year? Do you have any thoughts or suggestions on how to improve the process?
Please note: This thread is not for problems or improvements related to any other areas or departments of the convention, unless it is something that's directly related to your Nominoichi experience.
This will also be the pace where we can share any important post-event reports, and we can answer any questions you may have post-event.
Finally, although we can't implement all the ideas, we do read all of them.
...and, as always, thanks for your interest in the Nominoichi!
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Post by jadedharley on May 11, 2024 23:09:56 GMT -5
Early reply to say that I did have a fair bit of trouble using the registration site I use a non-standard email service (IE not Gmail, outlook, etc.) for my daily email address, but it totally failed to register an account, so I ended up using a very old outlook account to register instead, in order to make sure that I could register in the opening hours.
Meant to bring this up a while ago but we stay busy
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Post by Michelle on May 13, 2024 11:53:06 GMT -5
The existing rules mention that sellers having anyone help them set up and/or take down, even if not behind the table at all during the event, must be included as table members. For future Nominoichi events, can this be changed so that pure assistants/helpers are not counted towards the three-seller full table limit? Perhaps have an additional category for helpers only authorized to be present during the set up/teardown windows? Neither my friend selling with me nor I have as many things to sell. I would have considered taking on an additional table partner, given the strong demand for space, but that would mean having to remove my assistant/companion already registered as that third “seller”.
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Post by shadowlycan on May 13, 2024 12:13:26 GMT -5
The existing rules mention that sellers having anyone help them set up and/or take down, even if not behind the table at all during the event, must be included as table members. For future Nominoichi events, can this be changed so that pure assistants/helpers are not counted towards the three-seller full table limit? Perhaps have an additional category for helpers only authorized to be present during the set up/teardown windows? Neither my friend selling with me nor I have as many things to sell. I would have considered taking on an additional table partner, given the strong demand for space, but that would mean having to remove my assistant/companion already registered as that third “seller”. The problem would arise as to when nominoichi is close to starting, how would you kick out those that were merely there just to help assist with setting up, and not helping with the table. at least if you are a helper that is registered the staff don't have to go around to every table trying to get rid of the 'non-selling helpers' once the event starts.
Also i think an issue with high demand for space but finding that extra person is that some sellers can be picky on who they want at their table. If someone is selling mostly general anime goods, they probably wouldn't offer a spot to someone selling just cosplay. it might also be that some sellers might have so much stuff that they can't offer their extra spot. For someone who has a full table, technically 3 ppl can be registered. so if you have your 1 helper, there is still a spot for at least 1 more.
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Post by The Chris McKenna on May 22, 2024 10:38:43 GMT -5
Just a reminder to please come back to this thread AFTER the Nominoichi and let us know how we did, and how we can do better next year.
Thanks.
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Post by xDream3 on May 25, 2024 0:48:07 GMT -5
Line Up: Was Good, thank you to the volunteers for instructing setting up the line up in the shade ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) Entrance into Courtyard: Was chaotic for those in the front tbh. Ramp took a while to arrive/adjust properly and there was some miscommunication somewhere when sellers were heading in and divided into odd/even. Volunteer at doors didn't know if they were suppose to continue letting sellers in or not. Set Up: Was smooth and my table managed to just finish setup on time Layout: Was fine, I think there was plenty of room for attendees to move around. There was also plenty of room for sellers to sort themselves out behind the tables. Thank you. Tear down: *panics to finish tearing down by 11:30pm* Made it with some time to spare but otherwise was good.
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Post by donutello333 on May 25, 2024 1:27:00 GMT -5
Line up was quite messy to follow imo
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Post by jaxci on May 25, 2024 2:48:38 GMT -5
Agreed, the line up for buyers waiting to get into Nominoichi was definitely a bit messy. It would be helpful if there was a volunteer holding one of those 'END OF LINE' flags so that it would be easily visible as to where it is. Perhaps preplaning how you'd want to weave the line up as well? At one point, I saw volunteers moving a part of the line that were against the fence to step away from it, just to move them back against the fence again...not sure why.
Inside Nominoichi, definitely love the layout. There was much more space to move around and didn't feel as cramped.
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Post by muffinman57 on May 25, 2024 7:07:56 GMT -5
Very very minor grievance from an overall great experience. My Uber dropped me off at the wrong building (North) and for some reason data just stopped working at the time so was nigh impossible to navigate to the sellers entrance and every single volunteer that I asked for directions not only didn't know where the Nomi was, they didn't even know what the Nomi is. I was lucky to find the con aid desk which once again, most of the staff didn't know what the Nomi was so they had to guidebook it. I guess there could be a bit more education for volunteers on what and where the event is. Also more volunteers during opening hours around the parking lot and buildings to help direct people would be great. I don't even think this feedback is for you Chris and more for the con organizers in general.
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Post by delulynn on May 25, 2024 8:14:59 GMT -5
I think my biggest issue was the small doors that we had to shimmy our boxes thru as sellers to check in and get to our table, if there was anyway to go in thru a larger entrance or even just a set of doors without a metal piece in the middle that would be appreciated! And there wasn’t any kind of ramp to lead into the door either so everyone had to help each other lift their carts which was really rough, especially as a half table single seller!
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Post by sammiethehammie on May 25, 2024 8:26:27 GMT -5
I saw someone say that a ramp arrived a bit after doors opened, but as someone at the front of the line, trying to get in without a ramp was a nightmare for us and everyone around us, so maybe next time if the ramp could be there first thing that would be best!! Otherwise though, as a first time seller at nomi, it was easy to understand and navigate, and we had a fantastic time : )))
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Post by samuraizero on May 25, 2024 9:33:15 GMT -5
No complaints from me this year, seemed to go pretty good
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Post by vixolet on May 25, 2024 23:25:31 GMT -5
as a buyer, id say this year went pretty well! lots more visible signs ! altho i was in cosplay this year and the Nomi room was like an oven ~(>_<~) so hot
otherwise, thanks Nomi crew for running this again this year!
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Post by ravefirell on May 26, 2024 15:59:23 GMT -5
Had no issues with check in but I agree with what the others have mentioned with the ramp. For during selling idk if it's because the items I brought were heavy but the plastic table seemed to bend a little? Maybe that's just a 1 specific table's issue 😅 Wooden tables would be sturdier. For tear down, since I was alone I had trouble packing up within the 30 mins, so I appreciated you not kicking us out at 11:30pm 🙏 That is all from me ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Thank you for hosting Nomi! I had extra spending money for the rest of the con haha
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Post by ajthecollector on May 26, 2024 19:29:25 GMT -5
My complaint is still the fact that Nomi is held in the hottest hall of the entire building. This year I had people concerned that I wasn't okay by the final hour of Nomi, I was so worn out, red, sweaty and partially aware.
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