[Seph]

Hey everyone.. Im interested in purchasing a handful of cosplays to keep in stock for a few photography projects of mine..

im trying to weight in for reliability, craftsmanship, price, and turnaround..

I found a few through google search, but I would like the opinions of those who have experience with these sites.. thanks

-Seph

[The Fujoshi]

Don't buy anything from Milanoo. Period. They are the horror story of cosplay in general. They steal photos and have crappy customer service.

I tried Cosplay1 and it wasn't so bad; it was actually decent but it's from INDONESIA which is always a problem with shipping. So just remember if you get from them ask for FedEx if you live in USA or be prepared to deal with a 50/50 chance of getting your stuff returned to seller. And Customs won't tell you either~

Also try:

Cosplay Fu
Cosplay House
FM-Anime
CosMonde
Cosplay Magic
Bodyline
CocosilverHK

I ordered from Ebay this seller and had no issues; it always came out decent. I only bought APH and Vocaloid so I have no idea about custom orders or other series: http://myworld.ebay.com/cosplaystar/

Also keep in mind the cheaper you go for cosplay, the worse material/quality it may be. Of course there are also people who have horrible prices and the outfits just look off canon or horrible. Try to find something decently priced and looks decent as well from the stock photos. And always ask questions!

Hope this helps and wasn't too confusing.

This post has been edited by The Fujoshi: 18 June 2011 - 10:56 AM

[Seph]

Well.. im really glad I am mentioning this to people.. and YUP.. I sure was going to order from Milanoo
im a photographer who never cosplayed... now I see why everyone builds their own.. these things are not exactly something you can pick up around the corner..



!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


oh, on that note.. would video game character cosplays be easier to get then Anime characters?

[The Fujoshi]

Seph, on 18 June 2011 - 03:30 PM, said:

Well.. im really glad I am mentioning this to people.. and YUP.. I sure was going to order from Milanoo
im a photographer who never cosplayed... now I see why everyone builds their own.. these things are not exactly something you can pick up around the corner..



!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


oh, on that note.. would video game character cosplays be easier to get then Anime characters?

Depends on the series in general rather than if its video game or anime cosplays. Something like Hetalia, FMA, PSG, and SF would be easier to buy or commission rather than Sengoku Basara. Another factor is how complex it is. Breath of Fire's Nina would cost more than DOA's Kasumi.

So this might be a reason why you don't see people cosplay Mana Khermia characters and Ar Tonelico, besides it being obscure.

This post has been edited by The Fujoshi: 18 June 2011 - 06:52 PM

[cactusmomma]

NOT:
most sellers from Taobao, though they are very nice for wigs.
Milanoo
miccostumes

Seph, when I come over, I'll bring you a list of characters that would work for your project if that's what you're looking for.

[Seph]

cactusmomma, on 18 June 2011 - 07:32 PM, said:

NOT:
most sellers from Taobao, though they are very nice for wigs.
Milanoo
miccostumes

Seph, when I come over, I'll bring you a list of characters that would work for your project if that's what you're looking for.

next sat morning work for you? I was going to wait to build the set, but we can shoot that as well once i put it together.. but I would more then appreciate a brain storming session.. you know I need the help...
lunch on me....

[cactusmomma]

I will definitely plan for it! I'll hit you up on facebook for other details.

[jackspicer]

I like Hello cosplay personally

[A N G E L]

I bought a Edward elric cosplay from Milanoo and its amazing thats all I have bought from them though

[rin1782]

I LOVE cosplayfu.com A big thing I like about them is that the pictures show you exactly what it looks like unlike other cosplay sites. There cosplays are really good and they have great service. Also, they have free shipping and every time you order you get coupons and a tape measure. You can customize any cosplay on there and I pretty sure it's free. They have a great selection of cosplays and they are pretty good quality. Though they don't always have the best wigs. I highly recommend it.

[Santa Finland]

I've bought from Mooncostumes and they did great. The problem is their selection is small. But if you find what you're looking for it's worth it.

I just ordered from cosplayfu. When I receive it I will tell you how it went.

[Santa Finland]

I just received my order from Cosplayfu and here's my review.

Name of Product: Earl Costume from Kuroshitsuji II

Where Purchased: Cosplayfu

Product Description: a costume of Alois Trancy from Black Butler/Kuroshitsuji

Use: I tried to make an Alois costume but I failed miserably with the jacket. I decided to buy the outfit mainly for that. I also wasn't too pleased with the bow tie I made.

Pros: The lining is very soft and comfortable. It looks just like the photo.

Cons: The stripes on the vest aren't too accurate. On the show they're pin-striped. This didn't matter to me as I was going to use the vest I made anyway.
Shipping: I ordered it on November 16th. They alerted me on receiving the order but never really followed through after that. I tried to track the order on their site using the number they gave me but it wasn't found. I started to become worried when I saw someone claim that Cosplayfu and Milanoo were run by the same people. Then my order arrived a few days later on December 2nd.

Overall: Other than the lack of shipping notice and package tracking. I'm happy. Cosplayfu can be a little inaccurate with their cosplays but if you're happy with what you see in the photo go for it. What you see is what you get.

Overall Rating: 8/10

[LadyTennant]

Has anyone used coseyes.com? or cosplay365buy?

This post has been edited by LadyTennant: 03 February 2012 - 07:32 PM

[MewChan]

http://amethyst-ange...animemanga.html

I got something done by her-- it was a female Tae Kwon cosplay from Ragnarok Online--and it was amazing.

This post has been edited by MewChan: 03 February 2012 - 07:34 PM

[HaruHE]

http://www.cos00.com...llery-1048.html

Cos00 is highly reliable, I've used them four times now and I've never had a problem with them at all. They work with custom sizes and take comissions for what they don't already have, an extensive selection and great, sturdy and very nice feeling fabrics. If you have a problem with an order they will also fix it for you right away if it's a mistake on their part. Work time from order to delivery is usually about 25 to 30 days, my definite recommendation.

[Aphex]

I use this site called cosplay.com
It's sorta like Ebay, where you can sell used cosplay, wigs or even props. There are also a lot of commissioners on that site.
Currently, the marketplace is down right now but after it comes back, you can start buying stuff.