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Post by arsenette on Mar 23, 2016 21:24:58 GMT -5
I wish they mass-produced the SASUKE shirts and sold them around the world. That way, the show would be more popular than it is today. Feels like TBS doesn't want the show to run much longer I've had many conversations about their lack of merchandising knowledge. I mean seriously.. they can make a butt-ton of money just selling merchandise for Sasuke worldwide. Seriously.. people PAY for international shipping on stupid little things on a daily basis. Imagine what they can do with officially licensed stuff. It's crazy. I think the worse part is the fact that most international shoppers buy multiple things to help justify the shipping costs.
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Post by Y on Mar 23, 2016 23:48:46 GMT -5
What about digital perks? I would pay a decent price just to have a digital picture or video (full resolution with your nice new camera) of a competitor saying Hi and my name. Could be holding a sign, too. If you could get a few people to agree to that (can be off course during a fun dinner), I think you would get some interest.
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Post by arsenette on Mar 24, 2016 0:19:01 GMT -5
What about digital perks? I would pay a decent price just to have a digital picture or video (full resolution with your nice new camera) of a competitor saying Hi and my name. Could be holding a sign, too. If you could get a few people to agree to that (can be off course during a fun dinner), I think you would get some interest. Oh that's interesting.. and complicated.. I'm terrified that a similar thing could happen to me as to what happened with Shinya last year. I was set to sign pics with him (this is during the tournament) and we decided that we would do it later instead of right on the parking lot (not an ideal place to get autographs as I found out). I then went to find him later and found out he had left because he was injured.. I never got another chance to see him. Morimoto literally had to wait until the last moment (right after he won) to do photos and Tomo at least we waited until after the event and when we went out to dinner. Given the option I'd rather wait for a calm time to do that but that takes planning. Heck.. the one we were doing with Shingo and Tomo turned out to be crashed by almost 15 additional people.. it was a disaster. LOL So something so specific where someone paid for that to happen and it turns out it didn't I'd feel absolutely awful. If you still want to gamble I can try doing that and put that on a lower tier but I'm terrified things won't turn out as well. If it's ANYONE then the options open up. Thoughts?
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on Mar 24, 2016 0:28:02 GMT -5
I'd be all for pictures that said hi to people like with what Akiyama did! ^^
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Post by arsenette on Mar 24, 2016 0:30:22 GMT -5
I'd be all for pictures that said hi to people like with what Akiyama did! ^^ The complicated part is me having to carry all that.. imagine you going to a concert with bags of stuff for 18 hours.. plus getting shirts and towels, etc. One of the options is for them to hold my phone with the name but that won't photograph well.. trying to find a solution to that idea that doesn't involve me carrying more stuff. Ick.. what if it rains..
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Post by Y on Mar 24, 2016 0:31:57 GMT -5
What about digital perks? I would pay a decent price just to have a digital picture or video (full resolution with your nice new camera) of a competitor saying Hi and my name. Could be holding a sign, too. If you could get a few people to agree to that (can be off course during a fun dinner), I think you would get some interest. Oh that's interesting.. and complicated.. I'm terrified that a similar thing could happen to me as to what happened with Shinya last year. I was set to sign pics with him (this is during the tournament) and we decided that we would do it later instead of right on the parking lot (not an ideal place to get autographs as I found out). I then went to find him later and found out he had left because he was injured.. I never got another chance to see him. Morimoto literally had to wait until the last moment (right after he won) to do photos and Tomo at least we waited until after the event and when we went out to dinner. Given the option I'd rather wait for a calm time to do that but that takes planning. Heck.. the one we were doing with Shingo and Tomo turned out to be crashed by almost 15 additional people.. it was a disaster. LOL So something so specific where someone paid for that to happen and it turns out it didn't I'd feel absolutely awful. If you still want to gamble I can try doing that and put that on a lower tier but I'm terrified things won't turn out as well. If it's ANYONE then the options open up. Thoughts? The anyone factor may be helped to have tiers. Say $100 for Tomo, Morimoto,Yuuji, Wreathman, any All Star, etc. Then tiers for anyone that finishes Stage 1, 2, 3, and the Final Stage. Just some thoughts. Since these would be quick, you can still do them in the parking lot with a few clicks of a camera or at a dinner while eating. Maybe limit it to people you know don't live far from where you will be before and after the tournament.
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Post by arsenette on Mar 24, 2016 0:38:32 GMT -5
Hmm the logistics of that are difficult because I am only in control of my own schedule not theirs sadly. Ask any athlete that is going to compete, there are times you don't want to be bothered (which is why I had limited Tomo pics during the event - he's so nervous he wants to throw up so he isolates himself in a corner of the lot with his family and won't come out), the All-stars came out for a few minutes at a time then went back into their little area to deal with the kids. So whatever has to happen happens sorta.. er.. fluidly? (Meaning spur of the moment) Which is why I'm terrified that if I commit to specific people that are not already set up (and right now I have only 3) then I'd fail at providing something someone paid for in advance. I'd feel horrible.
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on Mar 24, 2016 0:56:41 GMT -5
Yeah I hear ya. But thankfully you found a solution to the Shinya issue which was even more out of nowhere moment. I'm pretty sure most anyone here would have a second option for you to go for if their first choice was unavailable. I'm happy with really anyone not Yamada for an autograph tbh. XD (But in reality even he isn't all that bad... XD)
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Post by arsenette on Mar 24, 2016 1:05:57 GMT -5
Well the $50 tier already has a grab bag of photos that are unselected so I can theoretically stick to that. It gives me freedom to get people and replace if it doesn't work out. I can go with a few photos of the people that are requested and if it works out great then if not I can still get others who are willing to sign additional autographs. They would be the same size as last year's batch. The BIG ones are the 8x10's if anyone wanted those. That is what I have at $100. Either way, the more I think about it the more the signs will be more complicated.
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on Mar 25, 2016 0:56:12 GMT -5
Woo got paid a bit early this month so I'm sending some of it for your cause which I CAN'T BELIEVE is frozen at 12% right now. I'm making sure you don't stay there long!
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Post by arsenette on Mar 25, 2016 22:08:57 GMT -5
Got a few messages and I thought I'd post this first up here. I'll do a video in the next day or so on it with more details but it bears in mind for those who were worried if I didn't hit the goal what will happen to the money. Most of this is cut and paste. Feel free to ask me anything else I didn't cover so I can put that on the video and main update on the campaign site: Update on that - I'm going to get the video camera this weekend. It will take me a while to pay it down on my own if I don't have campaign funds to cover it but at this point, my current camera is obsolete and I can't in good conscience take that to Japan again. I procrastinated this long getting the Japan videos up because the Midoriyama videos made me cry how bad they were. So if I don't meet the goal I'll just have to take a year to pay it off my credit card. Did a quick update on the Campaign site. Edit: Just bought the video camera.
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Post by arsenette on Mar 28, 2016 21:56:09 GMT -5
Oh man I'm relieved I bought the camera on sale.. the price jacked up almost $250 overnight (is is back to full price)! Whoot! ♥
Reminder, I'm only getting 10 shirts this year. 9 are left!
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on Mar 28, 2016 22:11:00 GMT -5
So mom told me she'll pay the full 100 for 2 pictures at the same time. I'm excited to help you again!
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Post by arsenette on Mar 28, 2016 22:19:42 GMT -5
So mom told me she'll pay the full 100 for 2 pictures at the same time. I'm excited to help you again! Aww that's so sweet! ♥ As usual, I'll do the best I can to get more than promised to everyone involved. I think it's safer to over-deliver but under promise. That gives me leeway in case things that I want to happen don't pan out but I have a way to guarantee certain things. Btw I'll probably do the video tonight. I was going to wait for the camera but I'll just make due with my iPhone and just narrate over it.
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on Mar 28, 2016 22:37:29 GMT -5
So mom told me she'll pay the full 100 for 2 pictures at the same time. I'm excited to help you again! Aww that's so sweet! ♥ As usual, I'll do the best I can to get more than promised to everyone involved. I think it's safer to over-deliver but under promise. That gives me leeway in case things that I want to happen don't pan out but I have a way to guarantee certain things. Btw I'll probably do the video tonight. I was going to wait for the camera but I'll just make due with my iPhone and just narrate over it. I'd love to know what your new camera looks like! I'm sure it'll take lots of pretty photos during its life. ^^
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Post by arsenette on Mar 28, 2016 22:53:40 GMT -5
Aww that's so sweet! ♥ As usual, I'll do the best I can to get more than promised to everyone involved. I think it's safer to over-deliver but under promise. That gives me leeway in case things that I want to happen don't pan out but I have a way to guarantee certain things. Btw I'll probably do the video tonight. I was going to wait for the camera but I'll just make due with my iPhone and just narrate over it. I'd love to know what your new camera looks like! I'm sure it'll take lots of pretty photos during its life. ^^ Hey I'm completely open about telling people what Camera I bought since it's included in the price of this campaign. This is the video camera. Panasonic LUMIX G7. This has a package that I can start with and replace with better lenses, etc. later. It's an entryway into the current tech without busting my wallet in the process. I'm thinking of buying a used DSLR for pure photography. Hubby is coming with me again and last year was a good example of why I need both. I ran around with my iPhone and Don ran around with my video camera. Day 2 he switched to the DSLR and I kept my iPhone. This way I keep the G7 and he runs around with the DSLR (right now we haven't decided if we will get the DSLR or borrow Jin's again since we aren't anywhere near the goal).
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2016 1:57:01 GMT -5
Reminder, I'm only getting 10 shirts this year. 9 are left! Aww. I really want the shirt. Wish I had the money to chip in.
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Post by arsenette on Mar 30, 2016 22:05:53 GMT -5
Had to take a couple things out because of Content ID.. (Seems Sasuke Vietnam doesn't like me using their video trailer.. LOL) Direct link
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Post by LusitaniaAngel313 on Mar 30, 2016 22:40:29 GMT -5
"Emily loves me now." YOU BET I DO! XD I had to say that. You're right. ^_^
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Post by arsenette on Apr 1, 2016 0:51:25 GMT -5
Added yesterday Shingo and Takeda to the list of guaranteed autographs. I'm asking around so we'll see how many more I can get. Please remember this is still a weird concept in Japan so some might warm up when I get to Japan and they see others signing on but won't be in time for the fundraiser when I need it the most. LOL
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