Anime Fans - What anime merchandise would you buy?

[6pack]

Merchandise includes anything from dvd box sets to anime figures, model kits, magazines, manga, and maybe scale model painting kits. Was thinking of getting them based on the demand and response from anime fans.

I wont be able to get everything at the same time since I'm quite short on money, but have lots of time.

So I will bring the goods based on priority basis.
Ex: If a manga has around 20-25 buyers, and some anime figures have just 3-4 buyers, I will get the manga first.

If you're an anime fan you should know that these items are quite costly and will be imported from Japan (preferably) or USA.
Based on the inputs I get, I can make out operating costs etc, so please let me know how many are willing to buy these.

Also let me know what type of product you will be interested in.
I was thinking of getting the more famous manga series like Love Hina, Ah My Goddess, etc here, but importing them costs high. So anything not sold = a loss to me directly since these are non returnable goods. Yup manga are non returnable.

Waiting on your thoughts and inputs.

[Kyo]

If the rates are competitive... you can expect regular orders from me. I am more of a DVD kinda guy... but I like to get a hold of manga and artbooks too...

[Aceviper]

Im more interested in the payment. Im not saying that online payment is bad - but its just a tiny bit problematic for me - cuz I dont have one and I doubt dad will let me have one for the next four years.

Same for my other pal. Apart from that we wouldnt mind considering paying for our manga instead of downloading it. So I would like a bit of elaboration on how you intend to perform the exchange of money and merchandise.

[nukeu666]

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You can always deposit cash at the bank

I already have a ton of books so dont really want a pile of manga since Im running out of storage space (i do want gunnm:LA though)
As i suggested before, other merch possible would be posters,calenders,games,pillow covers - cheap on shipping

[6pack]

Like nukeu666 said, there will be payment options. but the main thing for me is below a certain amount of value (per month from all orders combined) i wont be getting any discounts, and so wont be able to pass on any discounts to you guys.

This wont be a one time deal, rather i hope it grows and is here to stay. So would like regular orders from your side, so that i can get the companies to give me good discounts which i can pass on to you guys.

Post the links to the merchandise you want here and also the cost. I will see if it becomes sustainable for us.

[Aceviper]

I see. So Demand Drafts might be acceptable? I dont wanna sound offensive but I would like to ask a few more questions:

1) Where are YOU located?
2) What's in these transactions for you? Is it the love for anime? I mean, no one really would do business unless they have a margin of profit. I'm not saying I wont buy, I welcome your proposition, but curiosity gets the better of me.

[6pack]

1. I am located in Mumbai.
2. Beiing an anime lover and being a business person is two separate things.
I am turning into business since there is hardly any in the anime field here. Of course I would be a fool if I don't earn anything from my business, and I will be keeping a margin of profit to meet my daily expenses and other expenses too. It would have been a different matter if I had deeper pockets and could say maybe get these at good rates so that it becomes a win win situation for both of us  :thumbsup:

Also I love anime, and by the market situation here, I must say only a fool would venture into this business. Since its a very niche market at present and also very costly too.

Hope these answers satisfy you 

[Aceviper]

1. I am located in Mumbai.
2. Beiing an anime lover and being a business person is two separate things.
I am turning into business since there is hardly any in the anime field here. Of course I would be a fool if I don't earn anything from my business, and I will be keeping a margin of profit to meet my daily expenses and other expenses too. It would have been a different matter if I had deeper pockets and could say maybe get these at good rates so that it becomes a win win situation for both of us  :thumbsup:

Also I love anime, and by the market situation here, I must say only a fool would venture into this business. Since its a very niche market at present and also very costly too.

Hope these answers satisfy you 

Sure does. Thanks mate.

[ai-chan]

@Ace: Can you find some more ppl. who might be interested in buying manga?

@6Pack: You can give manga a try, if you get sufficient buyers.

[Kyo]

Umm... See I am going to be in India for a few weeks starting the 30th of December and I myself have been giving some thought to creating an anime related store of sorts... of course my current situation hardly permits me to do such a thing at this time... but I would really like to have an opportunity to go over some of the logistics with you in more detail... perhaps we could set up a time to meet in the forums chatbox or something....

[Aceviper]

@Ace: Can you find some more ppl. who might be interested in buying manga?

@6Pack: You can give manga a try, if you get sufficient buyers.

Course I can. There's me, Arrow, HK, Dylan....

And yeah, I can grab a few more. I know a bunch of ppl who like Anime, (not manga though)...I'll ask around.

[6pack]

Umm... See I am going to be in India for a few weeks starting the 30th of December and I myself have been giving some thought to creating an anime related store of sorts... of course my current situation hardly permits me to do such a thing at this time... but I would really like to have an opportunity to go over some of the logistics with you in more detail... perhaps we could set up a time to meet in the forums chatbox or something....

anytime.

[Aceviper]

Say....

Just as an after thought.  What's the difference between the services you offer and what someone might get online (via shipping, or whatever it is kyo and ai chan do) ?

Is there some plus point for having the middle man (you) ? Usually, more the middle-men in the sales cahin, more the price increases, right?

P.S - I'd like the full FMA Manga - how much would it cost? Id like to start saving my pocket money. XD

[nukeu666]

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bulk import+middleman is cheaper than buying online everytime

[clonic]

I know I am a bit late to this, but could you explain just why it would be cheaper for us to buy it from you instead of buying it ourselves? There are sites out there that import for free and offer discounts, as well. And you've already said you won't offer discounts. So I'd be getting it for about 5%-30% cheaper.