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Hi guys,

I'm considering a Persona 4 cosplay for the next convention so I've been shopping all over the place for the uniforms.  What I've found is that some places sell them almost dirt cheap while others would cost about as much as a fully custom suit would be (i.e. anywhere between $60 to $400).  I've even considered commissioning local cosplayers to build the jacket, but prices range for them too.  So, I wanted your guys' thoughts on two things:

1) How much would you pay online for a good quality Persona 4 cosplay?  What sites would be trustworthy for this purpose?

2) How much is reasonable for cosplayers to commission to make the cosplay?

Please let me know what you guys think.  Thanks!

The official Atlus/Cospatio jacket for the Persona 4 uniform is like... $350 ($300 for the girls'). That's taking licensing fees and designer quality (custom school crest buttons + pin, embroidery, fully lined, functional pockets etc) into the equation.

So I would never pay anything more than that. For pricing it really depends how picky you are when it comes to quality and accuracy. If you're going through a commissioner you need to be as detailed as you can be so they can give you the most accurate quote. Ebay can be a crapshoot, but it tends to range from "oh my god what is that" to budget/factory-produced costumes that may not be 100% accurate but look fine and aren't horrendously expensive.

The only commissioners I've tried are
http://cosplay1.com/ -- good quality for the price (cost me $150 for a jacket-shirt-skirt uniform), can do embroidery
http://www.costume-shop.jp/ -- price can vary depending on the "course" (standard or premium) and what you ask for, but they can probably do custom buttons or a pin if you really want the extra level of accuracy. I got a premium course costume from them and it's amazing. Considering what I got (complex 14-piece costume for $600) I think it was a reasonable price.

the obvious advantage of working with a local commissioner is more convenient and collaborative communication, though. And no shipping fees. D:

Friday - Persona 3 Portable Female Protagonist/Minako (I know I saw a bunch of Minakos! but I used natural hair + red contacts if that helps narrow it down)
Saturday - Catherine from Catherine... and I was with a Katherine. lol. we were at the afternoon Persona meetup.
Sunday - Nozomi Kasuga from Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 3 (obscure character, here's a reference pic)
Monday - Asuka from Evangelion, in school uniform.

I know I didn't get very many pictures taken of me, but figured it was worth asking :3

My costume lineup will probably more or less be the same, maybe making one new costume.

And after 2 years I think I finally figured out that the only way to get a decent amount of pictures taken of your cosplay is to stand around pretending you don't have anything to do :p Soooo hopefully will get more pictures next year. As much as I love hanging out in the hotel room, after the con it almost feels like I never went, 'specially since I have no space in my bags to buy stuff.

Will also try to bring more stuff next time, I'm terrified to put anything in checked luggage (since I fly over) but I might suck it up and check a bag or two for food, extra clothes, shoes and stuff. Maybe then I'll even have room to bring my own camera.

And I'm gonna check my streetpass way more often, just so I can get the maximum amount of passes I possibly can.

...will drink more coffee and bring painkillers (darn them heavy wigs) and many more snacks that I can carry with me. No more McDonalds!!

Yep! But it feels kinda post-apocalyptic and if we leave the hotel we could get eaten by zombies D:

very desolate....

My friend and I are debating whether to attend as Catherine (me) and Katherine (her), or Minako/FeMC (me) and Elizabeth (her) from P3
We plan on bringing both costumes to the convention either way so it's just a matter of picking, really.

A midnight gathering would be pretty fun and could solve the problem of who to dress as.

We'll try to show up as something :P

I keep cute keychains/charms with bells on my bags, attached to the zipper

Not just for cons, but as a regular thing.

It feels like I'm wearing a cat bell, but that way I'll know if someone's either messing with my stuff (this has never happened to me), or if I accidentally left my bag (...this has...)... if I'm not making jingly noises when I walk, something's wrong :p

My friend and I were Jessica and Shannon last year! ;D And we want to attend again.

I'm not 100% sure if we can attend the cosplay meetup (will try), though we should at least be able to stop by to take photos. but we'll definitely be going to the tea party.

ROOM FOUND!=D

Need a room:
For me and a friend.

+ Introduction: Hi, my name's Lina (21 years old) and I'm coming up to Fanime for the second time with my friend Amy (22 years old). We missed getting a room early this year so we're looking to get roommates at a hotel close to the convention.

+ Hotel information - May 24-28, Thursday through Monday, close to convention center

+ Requirements - Prefer a girls-only room. Aside from that, nothing special, just need a place to sleep and get ready for the day. We won't be drinking or partying or anything like that, and won't be out past 11 or so (unless that's okay w/other roommates, and even then it'd be unlikely).

+ Contact: Send me a PM or email me at finchan(@)gmail(.)com and I will give you my contact info.

+ Misc: I can probably bring some snacks/cookies if anyone wants them, lol. If you have any other important questions you can ask when you message me, I'll respond ASAP.

My cosplay lineup with handy visual references, since some of them are obscure!:

Friday - Chihiro Ashihara (short hair ver.)
Saturday - Nozomi Kasuga
Sunday - Jessica Ushiromiya (w/friend as Shannon)

My friend and I are planning on attending as Jessie (me) and Shannon (friend). Sunday sounds great, and a tea party would be awesome :>