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Thanks phr34kish! You are the best :D

Also, if anyone is stuck on the NAICS Code thing, I chose "454390, Other Direct Selling Establishments" which is described as temporary bazaar i.e. Artist Alley so that's perfect.

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HEY GUYS!

It's been FIVE YEARS since I've tabled at Fanime so I am a little rusty. I'm filling out my BOE paperwork now but as usual I suck at paperwork so I'm wondering what everyone else has put down. I know it says on the FAQ NOT to put down Fanime emails on the form but I'm curious as to what else you would put there since it's required information. Same for the phone number.
I put down the convention location "150 W SAN CARLOS ST" for the Temporary Sales Address and Business Mailing Address so I figure that's ok.
What did you guys do?

Another quick question, thanks for all the staff still working so hard <3

On step 6, I have my friend registered as an artist but we are filed under the same permit. Should I use the "HELPER" code for her? She's mostly going to be there to handle money and sales. In the FAQ I know it says that we can share a permit because we are under the same "Company" so I'm guessing it'd be ok to use the helper status for her?

Thanks again as always. :)

So I called BOE today and the lady said it should take 2 - 4 weeks for me to get it back, but I live in California so I dunno how long it would take anyone from out of state to get it. Maybe this helps the people in CA though that are just sending in their permits like me!

I got approved! Sooo excited! I can't wait to see you all there :D Thanks again Fanime Staff!!

Now, to the BOE form. I heard it takes 4-6 weeks for it to get back to me? That sounds about right but on the BOE site it says "You will generally receive your permit approximately two weeks after we have received your completed application. Incomplete applications may delay the process." (on this page: http://www.boe.ca.gov/info/reg.htm )

Suppose I'll call BOE tomorrow to see if it does take only 2 weeks. I'd be really worried if it did take 6 weeks though, that's cutting it really short to the deadline ;; Sooo jealous of those that can just walk in and get one, wah. Does anyone know how long it took their mailed applications to get to get returned?

Ren thank you as always for your super speedy replies!
I do have one quick and hopefully easy question, since payment isn't needed immediately does that mean whoever can pay first will be given a table first, or is it by whoever registers first? I know I'll be able to be there tomorrow (mashing F5 lul) but if the portfolios have to be reviewed at a later date I'm not sure if I can be around to pay while I'm at work and stuff.

SO IN SHORT I GUESS: Is it first come first serve on table registration or on payment?

thank you everyone as always you guys are super duper!

Thanks staffers for all your hard work, this is all so exciting  ;D

A quick question about the portfolio submission, me and a friend will be sharing a table but for now only I (as the group leader) have a badge ID and an online portfolio link. On friday when submissions open will I need to have my partner's portfolio link to be available for viewing as well as my own or will that come later?

thank you once again for all your time and effort :3

Ren_Zhao thank you for your uber fast reply! You're the best  ;D

man thanks for all the answers so far you guys are way awesome!! I do have one more question which hopefully will be easy:

Can I alone register for a table if I have a paid Fanime registration even if my friend (who will be sharing a table with me) does not? The reason is because I'd like to register a table but if we are unable to grab one we won't be going to Fanime at all, so I was hoping we would both not have to register for the table since the badges are non refundable.

So I guess, what I am asking is: Do we need to provide registration information for all people behind the table at the AA registration? I hope that makes sense!!

thank you sooo much everyone, I really do appreciate it (:

hi, I had a question about the seller's permit and was wondering if anyone could help me? I was googling for help on filling it out and I found this bit on an AX forum:

** The BOE apparently does not process application earlier than 30 days from the selling date. Since the selling date is 7/2, that means they won't take your application for processing until 6/2.

the full thing is here: http://www.anime-expo.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=10712

I know this is from an AX site and fanime may be different, but since I'm pretty sure we do need the permit to register for the table way early, what should I do, has this changed and you can get a permit anyway? I hope this makes sense, I don't want to miss out on a table because I didn't fill it out properly on or time.

thanks!

Fanime is usually pretty good about giving us a fair amount of warning for the day tables will go on sale, and they'll tell us exactly what we need then.  If they do decide to absolutely require the permit number when we register, you will have enough time to print out the rules and go to the BoE in person and explain the situation.  I think the 30 day thing is for mailed/phoned in applications, but you can always call the BoE and ask.  I've always found them to be really helpful.

I guess I'll have to call and ask then, I don't live anywhere near a BoE office ): thank you for your reply though I appreciate it!


also does anyone know what tables will cost this year? Should I put down what it was last year or do we have enough time to wait for it to be announced? I do have to mail it in since I don't live nearby so I hope there will be enough time for it to be all processed. anyone have any ideas on what I should do?

thank you again, you guys are super awesome :)

eeek one more question! is this still the business address and phone number of fanime? I found in earlier in the thread:

Address: 786 Auzerais Ave
San Jose, CA 95126-3503
Phone: (408) 297-8430


thank you everyone!!

hi, I had a question about the seller's permit and was wondering if anyone could help me? I was googling for help on filling it out and I found this bit on an AX forum:

** The BOE apparently does not process application earlier than 30 days from the selling date. Since the selling date is 7/2, that means they won't take your application for processing until 6/2.

the full thing is here: http://www.anime-expo.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=10712

I know this is from an AX site and fanime may be different, but since I'm pretty sure we do need the permit to register for the table way early, what should I do, has this changed and you can get a permit anyway? I hope this makes sense, I don't want to miss out on a table because I didn't fill it out properly on or time.

thanks!