Hey guys,
I hear about the swap meet all the time, but I don't actually know anything about it and couldn't find it last year - what day is it? Are there a limited amount of spots? How does it work - do you bring things to swap, and once you've swapped your stuff for other stuff you're done? Or is it more like a flea market, where people have things out for display and you pay money?
Thanks!
well, swap meet is like a giant Garage sale....just with some anime or maybe some interesting stuff
SPots however are limited..Last year, it was surrounding the entire buidling's Edge!!! so its kinda big but alot of people did stop by to sell stuff..normally this happens at night, (maybe around after 7pm...maybe after 6pm..
basically fanime will ask for your badge number, and your id!...last time they said you have to be over 18....afterwards they charge you 10 bucks and then they assign you to a spot....
Basically its a place where people are selling their junk so they can hopefully earn some money ^ ^!...
Just a word of caution..Sometimes you might find some bargains or haggle (to buy bundles for a smaller amount of price...)
Another note is you might find something that the Dealers room does'nt have....
hope this helps but I know someone will post something about it!!
The last couple of years they had the Swap Meet on Thursday, the pre-reg. evening, and then on Friday, Day 1 in the evening. The pre-reg. evening can actually get busy because a lot of people do show up around that time. Friday evening it can get reallly packed, because they allow a LOT of spaces to be used in that room (where the video-games are in the middle) and if you're selling stuff it may be good or bad, depending on if you have what people want.
I'm not sure if I'll be doing the swap meet or not this year, since I'm running out of stuff to sell, and i do miss a lot of cosplayers that I could be using that time to take pictures of. That's the price I pay each year when I do the swap-meet. Thankfully there's still 3 more days of Fanime after Friday. :)
I'm thinking of selling a couple of things, stuff that I didn't want in the first place, but I'm thinking about right now.
So, if you don't have stuff to sell and merely would like to peruse everyone else's goods, do you still have to buy a spot? Or can anyone who just wants to buy merely wander in off the streets as they please?
Quote from: Kandybar on January 22, 2008, 08:13:48 AM
So, if you don't have stuff to sell and merely would like to peruse everyone else's goods, do you still have to buy a spot? Or can anyone who just wants to buy merely wander in off the streets as they please?
You don't have to buy a spot to look at stuff, but you will need a Fanime badge to enter the Swap Meet room. The staff does check badges at the door, since it's also where the video-game room is. (usually)
The Swap Meet section on the website is already up: http://www.fanime.com/events/swapmeet.html
In summary, buyers need nothing but a convention badge. Sellers need to obtain floor space. Because of high demand for floor space on Friday night especially, online pre-registration for this will open closer to the convention proper. This is not necessary for Thursday which will remain first-come, first-serve. (Last year, this was anyone who was interested with space for more.)
The event takes place indoors, inside the same exhibit hall that houses gaming. It is shared space, so please respect attendees and staff of tabletop, arcade, and console gaming!
If you only have a few things to sell, but you know a friend who has more, you can always ask them if they'll sell your things. In the past I've given a friend a box and a list with prices and my notes about how I feel about going lower and bargaining on certain items.
Because swap meet merchandise comes from the vaults of fans like you, often times you can find older merchandise, including items from series that dealers don't stock anymore. Also, the swap meet is a great place to buy used dvds and manga. Because you're right there, you can examine the discs for scratches. Furthermore, no need to worry about shipping or eBay feedback!
Some more tips:
* Bring cash! Swap meet sellers aren't going to be able to take credit card. It's helpful to everyone if you happen to have change. If you're a seller, you should come prepared with small bills
* Not all sellers will have bags. Buyers might want to be prepared to carry stuff. Sellers might want to bring clean plastic bags to help out. Last year, I ended up giving away many plastic Target bags that I would have just ended up recycling anyway. Reduce, reuse, recycle :)
Quote from: Eurobeat King on January 22, 2008, 12:30:44 AM
The last couple of years they had the Swap Meet on Thursday, the pre-reg. evening, and then on Friday, Day 1 in the evening. The pre-reg. evening can actually get busy because a lot of people do show up around that time. Friday evening it can get reallly packed, because they allow a LOT of spaces to be used in that room (where the video-games are in the middle) and if you're selling stuff it may be good or bad, depending on if you have what people want.
I'm not sure if I'll be doing the swap meet or not this year, since I'm running out of stuff to sell, and i do miss a lot of cosplayers that I could be using that time to take pictures of. That's the price I pay each year when I do the swap-meet. Thankfully there's still 3 more days of Fanime after Friday. :)
EUROBEAT KINNNNGGGG!
I need more eurobeat! I hope you can help me. lol...I bought a few CDs from you last year.
Regarding the topic, definitely go to the swap meet! You will find rockin'-awesome deals on everything from anime to video games. I'm hoping they have it every day this year...later of course so Eurobeat King can add tons of cosplay pictures to his collection. lol...
Quote from: Keys on January 23, 2008, 07:28:00 PM
The Swap Meet section on the website is already up: http://www.fanime.com/events/swapmeet.html
If you only have a few things to sell, but you know a friend who has more, you can always ask them if they'll sell your things. In the past I've given a friend a box and a list with prices and my notes about how I feel about going lower and bargaining on certain items.
If you have friends selling at the swap-meet, please try to share space. I remember 2007 the line for sellers was huge. I'm selling in Fanime'08 and I find someone to share. Also, having a friend share space allows one of you watch stuff while the other goes on a bathroom break ;3
Quote from: FanFicGuru on January 24, 2008, 08:48:34 AMEUROBEAT KINNNNGGGG!
I need more eurobeat! I hope you can help me. lol...I bought a few CDs from you last year.
Regarding the topic, definitely go to the swap meet! You will find rockin'-awesome deals on everything from anime to video games. I'm hoping they have it every day this year...later of course so Eurobeat King can add tons of cosplay pictures to his collection. lol...
I'll think about it as Fanime gets closer. :)
So, when will registration be up?
ININ: Also, Ohsu and I will be selling some stuff this year in the Swap Meet. I noticed earlier you would share your spot. Are you still open? We wouldn't mind sharing with you~ :3
I NEED THE OURAN HOST CLUB BADGE!!! apparently im abit lost to which version...
Purple or orange o_O!....(ITS for neko-zawa's outfit)! assuming purple is for the Senior year and orange for the sophmore yea>?
I once found a Char Aznable Action figure from 1979, but it was way out of my wallets range, I remember it was $114.00! And it was real not a bootleg.
But I got a lot of real cool stuff dirt cheap too.
Quote from: sunrise-oasis on January 29, 2008, 10:28:41 AM
I NEED THE OURAN HOST CLUB BADGE!!! apparently im abit lost to which version...
Purple or orange o_O!....(ITS for neko-zawa's outfit)! assuming purple is for the Senior year and orange for the sophmore yea>?
I believe one is from the manga while the other is from the anime....
I've got a lot of Anime stuff that I don't really need anymore, so I'll sign up for this swap meet as well.
Quote from: sunrise-oasis on January 29, 2008, 10:28:41 AM
I NEED THE OURAN HOST CLUB BADGE!!! apparently im abit lost to which version...
Purple or orange o_O!....(ITS for neko-zawa's outfit)! assuming purple is for the Senior year and orange for the sophmore yea>?
sunruse-oasis said it but yeah the purple one is from the manga and the yellow/orange one is from the anime.
I have some spare purple ones I'll be selling if I can get a swap meet spot. =)
Quote from: miko of love on January 31, 2008, 11:44:41 AM
Quote from: sunrise-oasis on January 29, 2008, 10:28:41 AM
I NEED THE OURAN HOST CLUB BADGE!!! apparently im abit lost to which version...
Purple or orange o_O!....(ITS for neko-zawa's outfit)! assuming purple is for the Senior year and orange for the sophmore yea>?
I believe one is from the manga while the other is from the anime....
thanks....
now I have to figure out where to buy them..normally ebay would be the answer but im broke >_<!....
need the money to spend alot more materials for my art table >_<!
Is it too late to register for the swap meet? I got a lot of old TCG cards i dont want anymore lol
Swap meet registration hasn't opened yet.
just noticed this and just because i cant help my slef XD *sounds like jerry sinfield* "Whats the deal with the swamp meet?" XDD
Hopefully the registration for the Friday-night Swap Meet will open soon. :)
I found some old comics to sell too.. I wonder if people would be interested in buying my Teenage Mutant Ninja Turles comics, like from the 2nd issue on (1st print, and in good condition.)
Well I was thinking of selling these
Avatar the Last Airbender Starter Deck Set
Manufacturer: Upper Deck
Series: Master of Elements
Release Date: February 2006
Details (Description): 62 cards per deck! Combining the amazing world of Waterbenders, Earthbenders, Firebenders, and Airbenders, the Avatar Trading Card Game centers on the adventures of Aang ? a reluctant hero who must lead the fight against the evil Fire Nation to restore balance in his war-torn world. Avatar fans can execute all the signature bending moves of Aang and the entire cast with UDE?s new foil Zenemental cards, and slide-open Chamber Cards, which allows players to reveal hidden moves, and simulate all the action seen on the hit television series.
and they be new ^.^
Are people allowed to sell to others without having a spot at all, if they have just one or a few batches of goods? I've got a bag full of brochures and posters and similar goodies that I picked up at Jump Festa in Tokyo this past December, a Fire Emblem art book, and some Naruto goods like a jacket that I won as part of the prize package that included a free trip to Japan to attend that Jump Festa. I'd have put this stuff up on ebay but I don't have an account there so I was worried that I wouldn't get a good price because it was my first lot. I would like to bring this stuff to Fanime so somebody who can read Japanese or is a huge Naruto fan can get it. But I don't want to get kicked out for not getting a swap meet table when my goods fit in a space smaller than a milk crate.
Or is there some sort of consignment table for people that have a small amount to sell, where you can leave the goods there with a suggested price, and the actual table person gets a cut if it sells?
Sorry, you are not allowed to sell goods unless you have a spot.
We do offer half spots. Also, another thing that people sometimes do in your situation is have a friend who does have a space at the swap meet sell for them. (Remember though, only 2 people per spot... so we can't have 4 friends in one spot selling all at the same time, 2 would have to leave their things with the others.)
Quote from: Keys on May 09, 2008, 07:19:29 PM
Also, another thing that people sometimes do in your situation is have a friend who does have a space at the swap meet sell for them. (Remember though, only 2 people per spot... so we can't have 4 friends in one spot selling all at the same time, 2 would have to leave their things with the others.)
Will you have staff/security checking each section throughout the night(s) to make-sure that there aren't more than just 2 people manning one section?
Quote from: Eurobeat King on May 09, 2008, 08:56:26 PM
Quote from: Keys on May 09, 2008, 07:19:29 PM
Also, another thing that people sometimes do in your situation is have a friend who does have a space at the swap meet sell for them. (Remember though, only 2 people per spot... so we can't have 4 friends in one spot selling all at the same time, 2 would have to leave their things with the others.)
Will you have staff/security checking each section throughout the night(s) to make-sure that there aren't more than just 2 people manning one section?
We send people around throughout the night doing bootleg/adult materials/other rules violations checks.
Quote from: Keys on May 09, 2008, 09:20:36 PM
Quote from: Eurobeat King on May 09, 2008, 08:56:26 PM
Quote from: Keys on May 09, 2008, 07:19:29 PM
Also, another thing that people sometimes do in your situation is have a friend who does have a space at the swap meet sell for them. (Remember though, only 2 people per spot... so we can't have 4 friends in one spot selling all at the same time, 2 would have to leave their things with the others.)
Will you have staff/security checking each section throughout the night(s) to make-sure that there aren't more than just 2 people manning one section?
We send people around throughout the night doing bootleg/adult materials/other rules violations checks.
hehe have they ever caught people selling knock-off/bootleg stuff? If so, what do they do?
Quote from: Eurobeat King on May 09, 2008, 09:22:35 PM
Quote from: Keys on May 09, 2008, 09:20:36 PM
Quote from: Eurobeat King on May 09, 2008, 08:56:26 PM
Quote from: Keys on May 09, 2008, 07:19:29 PM
Also, another thing that people sometimes do in your situation is have a friend who does have a space at the swap meet sell for them. (Remember though, only 2 people per spot... so we can't have 4 friends in one spot selling all at the same time, 2 would have to leave their things with the others.)
Will you have staff/security checking each section throughout the night(s) to make-sure that there aren't more than just 2 people manning one section?
We send people around throughout the night doing bootleg/adult materials/other rules violations checks.
hehe have they ever caught people selling knock-off/bootleg stuff? If so, what do they do?
It depends how egregious it is. A lot of times we find bootlegs on the initial check before people even get to their spaces. If it's an honest mistake and just one or two items, we have a little talk and it's not a problem as long as the seller doesn't sell the items in question. If it's a ton of stuff or someone is caught twice, we would ask them to leave.
So it sounds like there's no consignment table, bummer.
Because this is my first time at Fanime, I guess I'll have to lug around the stuff that I mentioned until I can make friends with somebody who wants to buy it (er, I mean, let's go outside and I'll drop it on the ground, you'll drop some money on the ground, and hey look what we both just found!) or will let me leave it on their swap meet table in exchange for cash up front that corresponds to half the table payment and then maybe take a cut of the proceeds if it sells.
And no, I don't normally write run-on-sentences like that.
My understanding is that it is a SWAP Meet. If you don't have a spot, you can still take items in and swap for goods or cash with the people who are selling via official spots. You just cant wander around with your crap selling to whoever happens to be careening about. THAT isn't fair to the people who pay for spots.
At least, this has always been my understanding.
The only places that you are allowed to sell stuff is either inside the Dealers' Room (you're an actual dealer), Artist Alley (you have signed up and paid for AA tables), or the Swap Meet (you show up on Thursday and pay for a spot, or you sign-up on Friday and pay for a spot.)
Some friends of mine a couple of years ago made some delicious home-made sandwiches and walked around the con, selling them, but con-staff/security told them they couldn't do that so they stopped..
So can you sell anything at the swap meet?
Can u sell food like pocky and snacks and stuff???
Some limited food items may be acceptable but this is up to the discretion of the Swap Meet staff. Bear in mind that 1) you are not allowed to sell any food that the convention center can sell 2) anything that even comes close to a food safety issue will not be allowed. I highly recommend that you stick with the traditional wares and not sell food of ANY kind.
Quote from: ewu on February 13, 2009, 07:36:30 AM
Some limited food items may be acceptable but this is up to the discretion of the Swap Meet staff. Bear in mind that 1) you are not allowed to sell any food that the convention center can sell 2) anything that even comes close to a food safety issue will not be allowed. I highly recommend that you stick with the traditional wares and not sell food of ANY kind.
if anything I'm curious why everyone wants to have a bake sale nowadays.
I know economic times are tough, but yah as much as I would like a tamale from the trunk of your car... yah... [no offense to ppl who do that or anyone wanting to sell their baked or food goodness]
we cant have that a Fanime, sorry. :(
Quote from: Ayame on February 13, 2009, 03:40:08 AM
So can you sell anything at the swap meet?
Can u sell food like pocky and snacks and stuff???
My understanding of the swap meet is that its intent is for people to buy/sell/trade second-hand previously used goods, and second-hand previously used Pocky doesn't sound very good at all. ^_^;
Edit: I just visited http://www.fanime.com/events/swapmeet-rules.html and it says no, you can't sell just "anything". You can't sell commissions or things you make yourself (probably includes bake sale stuff). You can't sell retail goods (and Pocky probably qualifies). You can't sell bootlegs.
Essentially it is at the discretion of the Swap Meet staff. If they decide that you are selling something that is not to be sold in the room, they will either ask you to put it away or to leave, depending on the infraction.
Okay, I don't know where to ask a simple question or discuss if anything needs something for fanime swap meet...
The only question I wanna ask is...."what do they mean by truck?" I know dollys are not allowed and I know those Kart like things are'nt allowed (maybe?)
but what about a big plastic box with wheels?..
we have alot of stuff we want to sell but I don't understand what they meant by "Truck"?
Also, is there anyone needed help on finding a partcular item?
wheels are a nono
Quote from: ewu on March 02, 2009, 07:14:31 PM
wheels are a nono
okay then but if I remove the wheels will it count as a truck or a box?.. because mines has wheels, I can remove the wheels though (i think..) but would'nt that scratch the floor??....
I kinda forgot about the policy about wheels though..
also, The swapmeet is going to be in the same location like last year on the arcade room. that i am very sure its going to be there.(i think)...
The rule is that you mus carry it in. Depending on the level that the staff want to enforce it, you may be able to wheel things in. Be prepared to HAND carry everything in, but according to the union that is the only thing allowed.