Nominoichi Announcements

[The Chris McKenna]

Hello everyone.

I'd like to take a few moments, while the board traffic is quite high, to make a few announcements about the Nominoichi.

The first point is: Tables N01 and N02 will be Staff Tables.
They will be closest to the entrance and if anyone has a problem or difficulty with any other buyer, seller, or even a staff member at the Nominoichi please come and tell us first. If you want to wait until after the event to post about problems here that's fine, it will help us plan next year, but once the Nominoichi is over we can't do anything about it this year. Also, if you need any help finding a table please ask us.

The second is about "Holds"
If a buyer and a seller have agreed to reserve any item for a time or price, that's a deal between them. The Nominoichi staff will not enforce any hold agreements. Buyers are allowed to only pay for what they want, and sellers can sell any allowable item to anyone, at any price they'd like. Therefore, should either side abrogate a hold agreement, the Nominoichi staff will not intervene.

The third is about the Fashion Swap.
This year, alongside the Nominoichi, will be the Anime North Fashion Swap. While selling costume clothing and accessories are allowed, the Nominoichi rules prohibit the selling of any fashion clothing and items at Nominoichi tables. Likewise, the Fashion Swap rules prohibit the selling of Nominoichi items at those tables. Fashion Swap staff members will be acting as literal "fashion police" at the Nominoichi to help enforce that these rules are adhered to.

If you suspect any table is NOT following these rules, or any other Nominoichi selling rule, (even if you are not sure) please come and tell us at the staff tables immediately.

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.

Thanks again, I look forward to meeting you on Friday Night! ;D

[Ash]

Hello, I had a question about what time the line for the nominichi opens.

[SalisofKnight]

Nominoichi opens at 7PM on Friday. I would assume the line opens at the same time.

[Ash]

May 18, 2013 11:32:04 GMT -5 SalisofKnight said:

Nominoichi opens at 7PM on Friday. I would assume the line opens at the same time.

I doubt that. I've been to the Nominoichi every year and theres always a line. Since it was moved to the TCC I've waited from about 6pm and I still wasn't first in line.
I was just wondering if they opened any earlier so I could guarantee myself a spot in the top 5

[SalisofKnight]

In this case I'm not sure if there is a line opening time. People may just start lining up early so they can get first pick.

[aideed]

U shouldn't really hav to worry about being first if u have already reserved items

[SalisofKnight]

May 18, 2013 12:45:38 GMT -5 aideed said:

U shouldn't really hav to worry about being first if u have already reserved items

True however many nominoichi tables are not listed on this forum thus there are dozens of items that may still be of interest that have not been posted here and therefore cannot be held. So i'd say worrying about getting a good spot in line is quite understandable.

[aideed]

May 18, 2013 13:20:08 GMT -5 SalisofKnight said:

May 18, 2013 12:45:38 GMT -5 aideed said:

U shouldn't really hav to worry about being first if u have already reserved items

True however many nominoichi tables are not listed on this forum thus there are dozens of items that may still be of interest that have not been posted here and therefore cannot be held. So i'd say worrying about getting a good spot in line is quite understandable.

good point

and well on the bright anyone who has put holds on items they have less to worry about than those who haven't put any holds

[SalisofKnight]

Thats the beauty of a flea market like nominoichi. You never know what you're going to find.

[The Chris McKenna]

The Nominoichi officially opens at 7:00pm and closes at 10:30pm on Friday. We don't really have an official line-up time. The closer you arrive to 7:00, the longer the line is going to be.

If I remember correctly, last year the 'seed' of the line, the first few people, started just before 5:00 when I arrived. The line really didn't start to grow until around 6:00.

However, usually before 9:00 the line is gone, and there are less buyers inside the Nominoichi. Therefore, if you'd prefer a less crowded shopping experience, please arrive later in the night.

[laughingman]

Sooo much nicer, knowing I don't have to join a "waiting list" line anymore and gamble if I get a table or not ^^

[Seph]

Though if you have reserved things, it is not suggested that you show up at 7 expecting to get in early because it might take a good half hour to get in... Though with the larger area, I hope they'll be letting more people in faster.

[laughingman]

This message is directed at The Chris McKenna, trying to clarify one rule about the sellers' table spaces.

Items for sale must be placed on your table space and you can't sell from under/off the table, which I completely agree with. In the case of items that are rated 18+, however, is it alright to keep them hidden from view and have a computer print-out sheet to briefly show/explain them until an interested buyer comes along? I have 2 figures without boxes that have no easy way to display them without people arguing they're a bit on the racy side, even with their clothes on.

You're supposed to ask for someone's ID before allowing them to look at 18+ items and that I agree 100% with. While it works with items like manga and dojinshi, in the case of figures, simply displaying some of them on the table would work against the whole "ID required" process.

[The Chris McKenna]

First, let me say the rules about selling 18+ items are for the sellers protection. It's entirely the sellers responsibility to insure that any buyer is over 18. If you don't respect those rules you could end up in a meeting with the police, perhaps being charged with selling pornography to a minor, and that could ruin your more than just your entire weekend

So you should follow the rules, check ID, and only sell if you are totally SURE the buyer is over 18 years old.

Now, about your question: It is totally acceptable to keep items like these safely concealed off the table, out of sight, and having potential buyers look at a photo of the item to decide. Just make sure the image is edited to be PG-13, OK?

[Seph]

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?

Especially for large props (that wouldn't fit on the table) or limited edition figures that may risk damage in the hustle and bustle of the Nomi.