Fanime Swap Meet 2009

[Kyley]

K, awesome.  Thanks for the info!  ^_^

[Eurobeat King]

1. Yes, if Rico D is the first in line, we will process his form and place him first. This is the way we did it last year.

2. This year instead of trying to insert everyone at numbers, we will place them as they arrive. This way if Edward Elric is #9 and Al Elric is #15, they can just stand next to each other in line and get spaces right next to each other. It will not be exactly in order as we may need to move people places so as not to split up friends, keep track of half-spaces or seat people more efficiently (maybe starting from multiple sides), but it will be close. We will be having taped space markers and staff or volunteer escorts again as well.

So it is slightly different from before - more like Thursday night only with a preferred preregistered line. Right now the numbers on the webpage are only there to keep track of how many people are on the list. We're trying something a little different to see if we can make it faster for everyone.

Thanks for the info.  I have friends who are also participating, and this way if we all wait in-line together, our sections can be side-by-side and it'll be like a party.  :) 

Again, not looking forward to waiting in-line THAT early for the event, but it's like waiting in-line for a concert.. it's worth it.  ;)

[Kyra_Maverick]

This is my first year participating in the Swap Meet and I have a question. I think I only plan to sell on Thursday, but if I have enough left over stuff, maybe Friday.

I plan on having a full spot with 2 people selling. Do I have to have all my stuff with me right away, or can I bring a few things to establish my spot and have the other person bring more stuff in? I've got a fair amount of stuff to sell, and I think it might be easier to carry most of it down when I have a spot set up for it.

[Eurobeat King]

Do I have to have all my stuff with me right away, or can I bring a few things to establish my spot and have the other person bring more stuff in? I've got a fair amount of stuff to sell, and I think it might be easier to carry most of it down when I have a spot set up for it.

It's best if you have all of your stuff with you when you wait in-line, and if you have friends with you, they can help you push/carry your stuff as the line moves, and into the room.  And then when you get your spot, they can help you set-up.  It's going to get very hectic and once you get your stuff and start setting-up, people are going to coming over and oogling at what you have.  So you want to be ready when it comes time to start selling. 

Keys: Set-up begins at 7:30pm which includes letting the pre-reg. people in, but once we're set-up, can we start selling or are we not allowed to start selling until 8:30pm?? I remember one year they said nobody could sell anything until that time.

[Kyra_Maverick]

Thank you. I guess I'll rope a few extra friends to carry stuff in for me.

[Keys]

Do I have to have all my stuff with me right away, or can I bring a few things to establish my spot and have the other person bring more stuff in? I've got a fair amount of stuff to sell, and I think it might be easier to carry most of it down when I have a spot set up for it.

It's best if you have all of your stuff with you when you wait in-line, and if you have friends with you, they can help you push/carry your stuff as the line moves, and into the room.  And then when you get your spot, they can help you set-up.  It's going to get very hectic and once you get your stuff and start setting-up, people are going to coming over and oogling at what you have.  So you want to be ready when it comes time to start selling. 

Note to everyone: Just remember that after you've set up, it's only two people in a full space. We've found that more than that tends to create a space problem and a burden on the other sellers around you. Also, anyone in the space should have filled out and submitted the application form. This way we can keep a record of who is supposed to be there in case anything crops up.

Keys: Set-up begins at 7:30pm which includes letting the pre-reg. people in, but once we're set-up, can we start selling or are we not allowed to start selling until 8:30pm?? I remember one year they said nobody could sell anything until that time.

As is on the website, we'll begin processing the line at 8pm. You may begin selling once you are in your spot.

If anyone has setup time, they may want to put some thought in how to deflect people until they are finished setting up. There's always the polite "Can you come back in five minutes?" and there's the proactive 'Cover everything with sheets until you're ready.'

[Eurobeat King]

Note to everyone: Just remember that after you've set up, it's only two people in a full space. We've found that more than that tends to create a space problem and a burden on the other sellers around you. Also, anyone in the space should have filled out and submitted the application form. This way we can keep a record of who is supposed to be there in case anything crops up.

As is on the website, we'll begin processing the line at 8pm. You may begin selling once you are in your spot.

If anyone has setup time, they may want to put some thought in how to deflect people until they are finished setting up. There's always the polite "Can you come back in five minutes?" and there's the proactive 'Cover everything with sheets until you're ready.'

I have to remember to bring all my paperwork for both nights.  :)  I will have friends helping me move my stuff to my space, but then only one will stay and help me at the spot.  Later it would be okay to get others to help me pack everything up and move? (like, late in the evening?)

Ah, yes.. 8:00pm.  I forgot..   ;D

[Keys]

I have to remember to bring all my paperwork for both nights.  :)  I will have friends helping me move my stuff to my space, but then only one will stay and help me at the spot.  Later it would be okay to get others to help me pack everything up and move? (like, late in the evening?)

Sounds good to me. :)

[lying is an art form]

I've got a question: If the opportunity arises, can my selling partner and I obtain two half spaces from two different sellers who are in line next to each other on Friday (and hence attempting to be bridged together) as long as there are a total of two sellers per space? =P Thanks for your time!

[Keys]

I've got a question: If the opportunity arises, can my selling partner and I obtain two half spaces from two different sellers who are in line next to each other on Friday (and hence attempting to be bridged together) as long as there are a total of two sellers per space? =P Thanks for your time!

If you want to share space with another seller you met in line, you won't each have half spaces, you will be sharing a full space with that person. How you and that person decide to apportion your space is up to you. (Similarly how your friend and a fourth person decide to apportion their space is up to them.) People aren't permitted to scalp half (or all) of their space. Also, you and the person you met in line would be considered a group sharing a space for the application of any rules.

[FanFicGuru]

So keys,

$20 pays for half a spot? So if I wanted a full spot it's $40?

Also, could i get a refresher on the space sizes? 6X6? 8X8?

Thanks. ^_^

[Keys]

So keys,

$20 pays for half a spot? So if I wanted a full spot it's $40?

Also, could i get a refresher on the space sizes? 6X6? 8X8?

Thanks. ^_^

$20 pays for a full space. If you get a half space, it is $10.

Last year the spot sizes were approximately 7' x 10'. (They're the width of two of the exhibit hall divider panels.) We expect them to be similarly sized this year.

[FanFicGuru]

So keys,

$20 pays for half a spot? So if I wanted a full spot it's $40?

Also, could i get a refresher on the space sizes? 6X6? 8X8?

Thanks. ^_^

$20 pays for a full space. If you get a half space, it is $10.

Last year the spot sizes were approximately 7' x 10'. (They're the width of two of the exhibit hall divider panels.) We expect them to be similarly sized this year.

Sorry, but just to clarify:

$10 gets you a 3 and 1/2' by 5' spot. $20 gets you a 7' by 10' spot.

I got my form printed out and filled out ready for Thursday, just want to make sure I bring the right amount of cash monies.

[Keys]

$20 pays for a full space. If you get a half space, it is $10.

Last year the spot sizes were approximately 7' x 10'. (They're the width of two of the exhibit hall divider panels.) We expect them to be similarly sized this year.

Sorry, but just to clarify:

$10 gets you a 3 and 1/2' by 5' spot. $20 gets you a 7' by 10' spot.

I got my form printed out and filled out ready for Thursday, just want to make sure I bring the right amount of cash monies.

Yay! Form printed out!

Half of a 7' by 10' space is a 7' by 5' space or a 3.5' by 10' space, so it's $10 for that. Sizes are still approximate though, but that's what we're aiming for when we tape them off.

If you're selling, you probably want a little more cash than that though since you might need to make change. I encourage everyone selling to bring small bills since there will be many people who are only carrying $20s.

[FanFicGuru]

$20 pays for a full space. If you get a half space, it is $10.

Last year the spot sizes were approximately 7' x 10'. (They're the width of two of the exhibit hall divider panels.) We expect them to be similarly sized this year.

Sorry, but just to clarify:

$10 gets you a 3 and 1/2' by 5' spot. $20 gets you a 7' by 10' spot.

I got my form printed out and filled out ready for Thursday, just want to make sure I bring the right amount of cash monies.

Yay! Form printed out!

Half of a 7' by 10' space is a 7' by 5' space or a 3.5' by 10' space, so it's $10 for that. Sizes are still approximate though, but that's what we're aiming for when we tape them off.

If you're selling, you probably want a little more cash than that though since you might need to make change. I encourage everyone selling to bring small bills since there will be many people who are only carrying $20s.

Definitely. I will make sure to do that.

[Ecchi ja Nai]

So with only a couple of days left (really one, given how late I'm posting this,) before Fanime '09 begins, I wanted to double check and make extra sure about one thing: are we able to participate in Thursday night's swap meet as shoppers, even if we haven't pre-registered?  I'm pretty sure that was the case last year, and I missed the pre-reg cutoff date this year, although I did still sign up with the early registration.  I can understand not being able to sell without a badge, but it'd be a bummer to miss out on some potentially great deals.

[GokuMew2]

I will be at swap meet Thursday and Friday.
Please please PLEASE come take this stuff off my hands!!


And that's not even all of it...

I will have TONS of posters, figures, booklets, clearfiles and shitajiki, doujinshi, cards, and more. Gundam 00, Code Geass, Kuroshitsuji, BL series, etc.
LOTS of Gurren Lagann stuff. The container at the upper right only has GL stuff in it and it's full. The pile under the Kamina shikishi is also all GL stuff.

So yeah. Please don't make me bring this stuff back home and have to find storage for it. .T__T

[Keys]

So with only a couple of days left (really one, given how late I'm posting this,) before Fanime '09 begins, I wanted to double check and make extra sure about one thing: are we able to participate in Thursday night's swap meet as shoppers, even if we haven't pre-registered?  I'm pretty sure that was the case last year, and I missed the pre-reg cutoff date this year, although I did still sign up with the early registration.  I can understand not being able to sell without a badge, but it'd be a bummer to miss out on some potentially great deals.

Yes, you will be able to attend swap meet as a shopper on Thursday night without having pre-registered for FanimeCon.

[Roguethe]

I will be at swap meet Thursday and Friday.
Please please PLEASE come take this stuff off my hands!!


And that's not even all of it...

I will have TONS of posters, figures, booklets, clearfiles and shitajiki, doujinshi, cards, and more. Gundam 00, Code Geass, Kuroshitsuji, BL series, etc.
LOTS of Gurren Lagann stuff. The container at the upper right only has GL stuff in it and it's full. The pile under the Kamina shikishi is also all GL stuff.

So yeah. Please don't make me bring this stuff back home and have to find storage for it. .T__T

Looking at your stuff, I'm sure my sister would have a seizure over some of your Gurren Lagann stuff. And Code Geass too. I'll send her your way.

[GokuMew2]

Looking at your stuff, I'm sure my sister would have a seizure over some of your Gurren Lagann stuff. And Code Geass too. I'll send her your way.

Please do!