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Welcome to the FAQ, or, Frequently Asked Questions for this site! Here you will find answers to some of your burning questions, like, if I take offers on cels, or if you can use artwork and layout from this site on your own site. Take your time and read through all the Q's and A's listed here before you mail me, please. Thanks!
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Updated 7-30-02*
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Q1. First is first, everyone's favorite question when it comes to cel galleries: Do you take trade/sale offers on your cels?
A1. Yes, of course! Now, I will always listen to offers, but be forwarned, I'm not a very big collector. I only buy images of characters that mean something to me, and I almost never buy with the intention of reselling. But, there's nothing more irritating that visiting a site where you see something you like, and the owner is really rigid about not accepting offers. Yes, I agree, it's a hassle, but you invite it by having a gallery, right? So, I have come up with a system to rate the cels on this page to give others an idea of how good a chance they have at making me a suitable offer to win the cel. The system is very similar to the movie rating system, 1 through 5 stars. 1 star means that if you want the cel, just mail me and it's yours, but, I usually don't buy cels that would equate a single star. Use the rating to judge whether or not you have a chance. I also have a wishlist and a dreamcel list up. If you have something I want, and I have something you want, let's do lunch! LASTLY, a RED 5 STARS means that the cel will never be sold or traded, and will be buried with me for eternity.....at least until further notice :). Always check back too, some cel's ratings may change over time!
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Cel rating system
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I doubt I would have anything that has this rating.....
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Good chance that if you have a decent trade/offer, you will get the cel.
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Nicer cel, more likely to trade than sell.
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Very prized cel, trade for wishlist/dreamcel only. No sale.
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Not for sale or trade.
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My "Trade" Policy
In addition to regular trades, I also came up with this neat trick too. Often times in the past, I have not always had something to trade for a cel I wanted that someone else had. Like if you want to trade a Nuriko for a Sailor Moon, and I dont have Sailor Moon, and you wont sell for money, only trade. So, instead of trading something I have, I trade something I dont have. In other words, if you have something I want, or think I'd want, and I dont have what you want, but you dont want to sell, you can find something at a store that you do want, and I will buy it for you in exchange for the cel I want that you have. Make sense? If not, then mail me about it. It's worked quite well in the past for both me, and the seller!
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| Q2. Where did you get the art for this site?
A2. I make all of the art on this page myself. I work as a professional gaming artist, so I'm fortunate to have the means and tools necessary to make this sort of stuff!
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| Q3. Can I use the art from this site on my page, or can I take the images?
A3. This is where I get a little picky. I make all the art for this site myself, and there's nothing worse than a thief! Most of these images take a long time to make. If you see an image you like, and want to use it for your site, or anything else, please ask first. I don't really have a problem with it, but since it is my art, if you take it without asking, I can legally get really nasty about it if you use it publicly. Just let me know what you are going to use it for, and please give me credit for it. If you just want the pic to keep for yourself, I don't mind that ^_^.
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| Q4. Will you make some art for me?
A4. I will usually not take commission work because I do not have the time to make it. But you are free to inquire. Between work and home life, I barely get to make art for myself.
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| Q5. How do you make the art on your site?
A5. I use Adobe Illustrator for the most part, and some Adobe Photoshop. I'm a big Adobe fan, if it wasn't for those fine folks, I wouldn't be able to do art anymore :).
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| Q6. How did you make this site?
A6. Ah, the fine Adobe people do it again! I used Adobe Go Live 5. It's a WYSIWYG program! Drag and drop web sites, oh yeah!!!
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| *Q7. How do you afford to buy animation cels?
A7. I have a full time job as a PC gaming artist, which pays pretty nicely $_$, But, even with a generous salary, cels still break me most of the time. My job pays well, but the series and character that I love are among the most expensive out there, so even I cant afford a lot. I also live in a city that is in the top three highest rent brackets in the nation. I do not suggest this hobby to anyone who doesnt have the funds to do it.....it will make your life a living hell, and it's just no fun if you have to scramble for the money. In the end, it's best to look out for bargains. Ebay and Yahoo Japan are great ^_~!
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*Q8. Why do you resell cels so often? ( I do not resell much these days..but if I do..)
A8. I resell cels for a variety of reasons. Sometimes I, like most people, make impulse buys. There's also the fact that funds are always in need. I have a good job, but problems do crop up. Everyone knows what it's like to get an unexpected bill here and there. Also, my interest in certain series or characters may tend to wane with time. Id rather sell a cel to someone who wants it than keep it and just -sort of like it-. Also, when weighing my love for a 300$ cel against paying off a 300$ bill to keep my credit good...the bill wins.
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| *Q9. Why dont you just buy cels that you really love, and dont resell them?
A9. Easy, I cant tell what I will like from one time to the next. I've made some mistakes in the past, but these days I try to use my best judgement when making purchases. But in the end, it's my money, and my decision. I usually only look for A grade cels of very few characters, but sometimes I buy things that I think are "cool", only to find later than someone else will enjoy it more than me. Also, if a cel(s) of my favorite character suddenly appears that I cannot pass up, something else will have to be sacraficed in order for me to get it most of the time. It doesnt mean I dont like what I have, but if something better comes along...Id be a fool to not give up something of lesser value to get something I want more. If you dont agree with that idea, then there's not much I can say about it -_-
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| *Q10. If I sell you a cel, can I have dibs on it should you decide to sell/trade it again?
A10. Sure, just be sure to let me know that you would like to have it back first thing when you sell it to me. I usually dont mind offering a cel back to it's original owner, because I know how it is to regret selling something and want it back. So in most cases, I dont mind offering you the cel back first. But in some cases, and it's gotta be over either a really big outside offer, or you have dropped an elephant on my house or something, I may not want to sell back to you. Everyone's got reasons for this. Legally after you sell something you relinquish all rights to it, so, it's my decision. But, nevertheless, you'd have to do something really nasty for me to not want to sell back to you. No big deal, and if you offer me enough money or a good trade it wont make a diff anyways. Money talks, and I have a wishlist up ~_~. Most of you out there still have dibs on the cels you've sold me ^_~.
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Well, that just about covers everything I think you'd want to ask me. But, if there is something that I didnt mention, feel free to drop me a line. It may take me some time to respond, and please, no lengthy letters! As I said, I have a bad muscle problem, especially in my shoulders, neck, arms and hands. Typing is bar none the worst thing that kills me, so don't be offended if I don't give you a very long reply. I love to talk, but some days I just cant do the typing. Enjoy the rest of the gallery! |
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