What will cosplayers buy online?

[openhappy]

We are trying to invest sometime to develop some shopping related features targetted for cosplayers. But is not really sure what will work. So, any advice would be good.

We have

1. Amazon listing such as this on the right hand side ... http://www.openhappy.com/cosplay/ax_2008_pri_slayers.php

2. Yahoo ads (same location as above)

3. And movie room http://www.openhappy.com/movieroom.php for anime preview.

The question is. Given a lot of cosplayers I know shop from ross, wal-mart, good-will store, etc for the most price effective cosplay gears. Do cosplayers (such as the one in this forum) buy anything else online?

Any pointers will be appreciated.

Thanks,
- Richard.

[pockystix]

I buy mostly wigs online, since there aren't any specialty stores around to shop from, and a cheap Party City wig is just ugly. If a character has a uniform, and their uniform's patch is available online, I'd get that too.

[openhappy]

Thx. Besides wigs. Do you buy anything else online? Anime, manga, etc?

[pockystix]

Oh, I thought you meant anything cosplay-related, since you addressed cosplayers specifically, lol. I buy mostly things that are hard to find at the Dealer's Room (certain seiyuu CDs/DVDs, merchandise from obscure anime/games, etc.) I'd only buy manga/anime online if they are cheaper than what I'd see in the Dealer's Room (including shipping), which is about 20% off the retail price.

[shy-cosplayer]

i like to buy soundtracks and stuff like that

[ToshiX]

Wigs are the main thing I go online to pick up cause there isn't really much of good quality wigs where I live. and hard to find D.V.D, C.D. and O.S.T's.

[*rei*]

Definitely wigs! Even some cosplay pieces like horns, cat ears, paws, tails, jewelry. Accessories specifically used for cosplay or fun outfits. I mean some can make em themselves but there are times when cosplayers run out of time and instead buy pieces of cosplay online. Some cosplayers buy complete cosplay costumes online too.