HARU COMIC CITY pick-up service!
I'll leave this post as is in case of rescheduling and for further discussion.
I will be offering my doujinshi and goods pick-up services once again, this time for Haru Comic City! This pan-fandom event takes place on March 20th, so I will be taking orders through 3/18 (US time).
Here's a summary of the process:
1. Get me your list of the circles you'd like me to visit, as well as any specific requests. This includes a Do Not Want list, pairing information (if applicable) and flyer requests. Links to circles/titles are appreciated.
2. Want goods, too? Goods that are large or awkward to carry may have an additional fee. Let me know what you're looking for.
3. Have a spending limit? Check out the fee breakdown below and let me know your limit, before or after commission and shipping fees. (Also, put your wishlist in order of priority if your budget is tight!)
3. I'll confirm the list with you, and start prepping lists and maps for the event. Deposit of expected commission fees should be paid through PayPal before the event.Update 3/12: With the recent confusion (and to be completely honest, my own laziness), I'll be forgoing the deposit req't this time. Before the event, I will confirm the shopping list with you. If I don't receive a reply/confirmation, I won't do the shopping. Full payment needs to be sent in before I ship. Sound fair?
4. Event!
5. After the event, I'll contact you with the results and a tentative subtotal. I typically use SAL small packet service to ship from Japan, which takes about 2 weeks to the US, and costs Y80+Y100/100g. If you want to use a different shipping service, just let me know. (Yes, I'll ship worldwide. :D)
6. Once I double check the order list and shipping estimate, I'll confirm the total with you. Please send the payment via PayPal in USD or JPY.
7. Order will be shipped that week (usually the day following payment, if there are no scheduling issues).
Note: Single item requests will be considered on a case by case basis, and are also subject to the minimum commission fee.
Fee breakdown (for this event only):
- Price of dj/goods
- Commission: Calculated per circle:
- Y500 or 30% the price of goods/djs purchased, whichever is greater.
- For figurines or large/awkward goods, there is an extra fee, to be discussed.
- Commercial booths and wall circles (popular ones, often with a long wait) will also incur an additional fee of Y500 per circle, after the base commission. At HCC, sections A and N in the west halls, and sections "a", "ta", and "mi" in katakana and hiragana will be counted for wall circles.
- S&H: Y200 + SAL small packet fees (under 2kgs)
Example purchase:
Circle A: Y800 in purchases. Commission fee: Y500
Circle B: Y1900 in purchases. Commission fee: Y570
Circle C: Y5000 in purchases. Commission fee: Y1500
Subtotal: Y7700 + Y2570
+ Y500*(number of wall/commercial booths attended)
+ (Over-sized goods fee)
+ S&H
Please comment here, PM or email me with any questions or orders!
DEADLINE: 3/18, EST
CONTACT: feikoi at gmail dot com
FEEDBACK: View here
Edited 2/24: Added further info. Sorry guys, totally haven't gotten enough sleep, I'm sure more clarifications are to come. Please let me know what needs to be fixed or further clarified, and I'll get right on that.
Updated 2/26: Feedback page created and linked.
Updated 2/28: Event phonebook pamphlet purchased. If you need any help verifying whether a particular circle will be in attendance, I can look it up for you.
Updated 3/12: Process updated to reflect the removal of the deposit req't. If you still want to pay that up front, let me know.