/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Soo what has everyone ordered so far?????

>>8674591
Lav OP and barette. Wanted it since a year ago so very happy to finally have it.

>>8674591
Zipper jsk in wine, matching headbow, and gold bat bag.

>>8674591
Zipper JSK in ivory, maybe also the matching barrette.

>>8674591
Zipper JSK and OTKs in ivory

>>8674591
still deciding whether or not to get legwear.

so this is my first time doing an AP mto. Do we get updates from AP at all or is it just sit tight until March when they're ready to ship out?

>>8674756
get the otks. they're hella cute and you can use them for other pieces like HG if you're getting the wine jsk/op. I believe they send out a email announcing that they're sending out stuff.

>>8674756
sit tight till march and tenso will randomly say they have your package one day. Or at least that is how cosmic went down

Ordered the pink zipper, pink and purple socks. I also have a purple high waist JSK from the bloodbath. I hate bowclips though so I didn't get them

>>8674591
holy shit anon.

I got the op in white and black!

>>8674591
Got the OP in Lavender, the zipper jsk in wine, and the gold bat bag. Didn't care for the weird looking socks or the 3 dollar taobao hairpiece. I honestly bought the bag for novelty purposes, I don't feel it matches whatsoever with the dress and I don't currently have any dresses it could go with either.

>>8674591
Pink zipper JSK with matching clip. I never liked HL until I saw the pink.

>>8674587
I've talked about this in the Tenso thread, but honestly it's dead and I need some help on this. I might have messed up the Tenso address just a little bit, but I don't know if it'll be a problem. If it's a case where the address is actually messed up, what does AP do?

>>8674881
They will probably send it to the wrong address or cancel your order

>>8674880
Got the the same as this anon plus tights in black and the pink socks. Not sure if I will keep the socks though since they aren't very versatile for my wardrobe.

>>8674881
I will also email tenso a head's up when it ships too

>>8674893
What the fuck do I do! Should I call or email them I don't know what the fuck to do, I didn't even know how the fuck to put the address in because there's two different blogs telling me two different things to do. Here's a screenshot of how I input the info, there's one thing that I didn't know where the fuck I was supposed to put it, and that's the part I could have messed up.

>>8674881
What part did you mess up? Screenshot?

>>8675016
on tenso website they have a tutorial of how to enter in their address on websites.

>https://www.tenso.com/en/guide/buy/address.html

>>8675019
See here>>8675016

>>8675028
I looked over it and I was still confused about where I was supposed to put that particular part in the screenshot at.

>>8675033
Look at the Rakuten Japan example Tenso gives. It's pretty much exact for AP

>>8675043
So what do I do now? I looked back at an archived thread in 2014 and some people said that the formatting for that in particular doesn't matter. Did I put that particular thing in the wrong place, or what? Does it matter or not? I can't figure it out and I guess I'll have to contact AP about it.

Can you guys help me out? I never ordered from chibi tenshi before so this is my first time. She asked for a $100 deposit before buying the items but then billed me the full price of what I ordered on top of that... Should the $100 not have been deducted? The stuff I bought only came to about $500 so there's no way that's the SS fee.

>>8675046
I'm a diff anon, but I think remember reading on the Tenso site that they won't accept packages that don't have the user ID number at the end of the address (the number starting with TS). So if you filled it in like >>8675016 where the member ID number is missing from the address, you really will need to contact AP about it or Tenso won't take it.

>>8675016
That doesn't go anywhere. You have to combine that with you user ID to form your address. You combine E and F. But as long as you have the correct full address in the address line, then maybe you'll be okay?

>>8675070
Oh never mind, it was actually already deducted.

>anons can't figure out a street address
>anons using ENg->JPN converters to spell their own name
>nobody on this board knows what IME is

I've never been so fucking glad I took Japanese back in college than I am right now. This is glorious.

>>8675090
The number ID is there, it's just blocked out in black.

>>8675095
I thought that maybe you had to combine that together with F, but I wasn't sure because a blog had both D and E on the same line. I've already contacted Tenso about it. I told them I'd give them a screenshot for them to review it. I guess I can contact AP to try and change my address.

Anyone who ordered yet can confirm if we can get multiple of same colour accessory? I really want two of the same colour hair clips but can't find anywhere in the rules if it says I can or not

(Mobile so might just be blind...)

>>8675147
AP said you can order whatever accessories you want AFAIK

>>8675147
People are doing group orders so you can get 20 wine ribbons if you want to

>>8675173
>>8675183

Thank you both so much!

>>8675197
Do it anon just bury yourself in wine ribbons, make em rain

>>8675200
Wine ribbons for everyone!

Does AP USA charge sales tax, or is it already included in the price online? It doesn't show it in my cart

>>8675246
Tax comes after

I couldn't find anything about this in the previous threads so if it's been discussed, I apologize.

The stock photos on AP's website make the Ivory colorway look like an actual ivory. Do you think that Ivory will be true to its name or will it be almost white like the original release?

>>8675016
Voila

>>8675542
I emailed both AP and Tenso about it. I told AP the wrong thing to change though because I told them to put 千住曙町42-4 on the bottom line instead of just 42-4. Ugh, will this nightmare ever end. They haven't emailed me back or changed it yet though, so I don't know what to do. Does it really matter at all though that I just so happened to put 千住曙町42-4 on the top line?

>>8675557
It really doesn't matter tbh, as long as the info is all on there somewhere

>>8675594
Thank you. I'll see if AP will email me back, I don't know how well they speak English or if they can or will fix it. Even if it doesn't matter I still want to see if I can fix it just in case.

>>8675557
42-4 is the street/building number. It does matter tbh, which is why AP has it set up that way. The information before the 42-2 has to do with the city and prefecture

>>8675639
Thank you for telling me. I've emailed AP and I'm going to call the San Francisco shop about it too. I know they can't cancel it, but it'd be nice if they could so I could just do a pre-order for the SF store instead of stressing myself over this shit.

>>8675515
Go away.

>>8675695
For asking a HL question? In the HL thread?

Fuck off, sandy vag.

>>8675515
The original white was more ivory than stark white, so I doubt that'll change.

Is this blouse ap? it is cute as shit

>>8675820
I've been stalking APs blogs and shop on a matching blouse but none came up. I also don't think it's typical of AP to do logos on the side of the sleeves but I could be wrong

Might be from taobao?

>>8675100

I only took a 101 class for fun some time back, but it has really paid off.

I've been ordering from Japanese websites for awhile now (even before learning any moon) and the format is similar enough from site to site to figure out how it works anyway. Plus I personally think Tenso's guide (as well as the various blog guides on how to order from AP) are really easy, so I'm not sure why it's giving people problems...

>>8675843
Because people are dumb and want to be spoonfed than to take the extra couple of seconds to google
>not sandy, just tired of the same questions

>>8675858
I'm the person who's having trouble with Tenso because I've looked through two different blogs telling me two different things to do. I know that Tenso has a guide and I looked over it, but the examples they gave are slightly different than AP's site, now I know to just follow what they put down for Rakuten. I'm sorry, but I'm just the type of person that has to be told exactly what to do in order to get it right. I've always been that way.

I just called AP's SF location about me messing up my Tenso address (possibly). They told me that there's nothing they can do because they don't have access to the Japanese orders. Also AP won't email me back because they don't have any English helpers to respond back in English. I'm going to have to rely on Tenso to try and fix my address with AP, and I wonder how good they are with that kind of thing.

Take me as an example of not what to do.

>>8675892
Maybe see if someone can translate your email into Japanese? I probably could but my Japanese is kind of rusty

>>8675902
I just sent them an email myself using excite translator. Pic related is what I sent them, I just blocked out my order and tenso number. I appreciate your help anon.

>>8675915
>私は外国である

You dun goof'd.
It'd have been easier to just translate "I made a mistake in my address. This is the correct one: ___"

注文に住所を間違ってしまうので、正しいのは”＿＿＿”。申し訳ありませんが、直していただけませんか?私は外国人だから、日本語をあまり話せません。

よろしくお願いいたします。

Something like that.

>>8675915
Have to concur with >>8675929. If they don't respond try using the example anon gave.

Tenso keep telling me there's an error with my information (that it apparently isnt the same on my ID and the data I submitted to them)
I've literally been over it a hundred times but all the information I've given them IS the exact same on my ID....
Fuck this, I guess I'm going to have to suck up the higher fees and order from AP USA

>>8675929
>>8675932
Thanks anons. I talked with AP SF again and they said the likeliness of AP not responding to me is high. If they don't respond I'll try them but for now I'm relying on Tenso entirely basically. I'd love to just cancel the whole fucking thing and order from AP SF because AP will probably cancel my order last minute before I get a chance to order from AP SF.

>>8675943
What's the likeliness if I email them asking them to cancel the order they'll do it?

>>8675951

They'll cancel it and ban you and as the rules for made to order state they won't refund either

>>8675958
Oh Jesus please save me I fucked this up so bad. I don't even know what to do, I hope Tenso can help. Oh God I will cry myself to sleep tonight.

>>8675942
Never mind, AP usa is too expensive. Dreams of my dream dress = crushed. Tenso pls.
I'll just live vicariously through you gulls

>>8675942
If your ID has a middle initial you have to include that too. Put it after your first name in the same box

>>8675942
Can you email customer support and ask specifically what the problem is?

>>8675964
I need to take my panic attack medicine and go to bed. This is fucking with my terrible anxiety so bad I'm actually crying. I'm suck a pathetic laughable bitch and there's nothing I can do. I'm so sorry for bothering everybody on here, I'm so sorry for being a whiny bitch.

>>8675892

Once I fucked up my Tenso ID in closetchild or usagui.

My stuff was sent to Tenso and it was under my name and my card details, but the number was to another person.

I emailed Tenso, they answer in one or two days, and ask me to not mistake again, they check your account name, card details, address and so on, and can fix it up for you.

Email Tenso, AP will not answer, they are busy af. I would not rely on AP SF either, from now on just buy from AP japan and take care of your Tenso. Is not good to have too many intermediaries.

>>8674591
All I could get for now...
I still don't know if I will manage to sell stuff to get a jsk.

>>8675976
Thanks anon, that made me feel a little bit better. I know I didn't do a majore fuck up, but it's so worrying. I've contacted Tenso twice telling them the problem, hopefully they can help me.

>>8675971
I did, I literally have no clue what the issue is. Guess I'll have to email like >>8675972 suggested. If it doesn't work for me, I really hope everyone enjoys their dresses on my behalf

>>8675981
they might be getting tons of emails with the same problem, and delay, but they will answer. Just hang in there!

>>8676000
Thanks anon. I'm just terrified that AP will cancel my order because the address is wrong and then they wont even refund my money back.

>>8675942
I had issues like that for a month, then I decided to contact Tenso. Everything was validated in some hours.

>>8675820
who is this?

>>8675862
Then you're pretty stupid. How the fuck have you made it through life? Please fucking die already

>>8676016
My waifu

>>8675892
>>8675943
Why the fuck would you contact AP SF for a problem you're having with the JP site??? Are you retarded?

>>8676018
>>8676021
Please go take a nap

>>8676020
okay but really.

>>8676016
probably kiyohari, she's a chinese lolita/cosplayer

>>8675974

It's okay anon, they are shipping out in March just change your address in your info page maybe??

>>8676079
I've done that. I've taken my anxiety medicine and everything's going to okay. At this point all I want is for my money refunded if they cancel my order for a wrong address. I will always have second hand sales to buy from. Thank you kind anon for trying to help me.

Got the wine OP, socks, and barette! Can't wait!

My dream at last!

>>8676099
Still think that you're asking the wing person for help. Email tenso now and again when you get the shipping notification in March

Part of me wants to cash in on someone's regret in March, but I want a guarantee that I'll actually get the cut and color I want at retail. I can cut into my savings for it, and if Horror Garden really tickles my fancy it probably won't be out until my next paycheck anyway.

But still, I feel like shit pulling from my savings even though this is literally what the account is for...

>>8676162
hi me :(
how do we stop feeling like shit for pulling from savings

I have aaaalmost enough to order another OP. I got 2, but I really want the Ivory OP too. I feel like that's gonna be the least popular cut so it'll be hard to get in March...
Ugh what do I do? If I buy it I'll have to live like shit for 2 weeks til I get paid again... But when will I get another opportunity like this? ;_;

>>8676183

Time machine. We go back in time and kidnap/raise our younger selves to have a better relationship with money.

I think I'm gonna bite the bullet and order some shit tho.

>>8676183
As long as I pay it back is how I'm justifying it. So for the next two paychecks, I'm putting in an extra hundred in

>>8676099
Seriously anon, you're giving me second hand embarassment. If you're getting a panic attack over a fucking dress, you need to chill tf out.

Thanks, MasterCard. I really wanted to call my bank and tell them I'm trying to buy something from Japan today so they'll stop blocking my transactions. That's what I wanted to do with my afternoon.

>>8676255
Are you seriously salty about this? Unless you buy stuff from Japan all the time then it makes sense they would flag it as irregular activity.

Are you new to life or something?

>>8676263

Nah, my bank is just super difficult to do anything with. I'll probably be on hold for the better part of an hour.

>>8676266

>hello me

>>8676263
Oddly enough, my bank has never done this. They never have flagged my account for international purchases, but called to verify my CC activity once when I made a transaction near my house then made another about an hour away the same day..... it was weird.

>>8676311
Mine doesn't either

>>8676238
>If you're getting a panic attack over a fucking dress
>a fucking dress

>>8676329
ITS THE DRESS
THE ONE
ALL HAIL DRESS

>>8676348
edited for salt

>>8676363
Someone's clearly not bothered

>>8676238
>>8676329
Let me put it like this, it's come to a boiling point already with a bunch of other bad shit going on in my life. When you have anxiety like mine sometimes it's that one thing that finally tips you off your rocker. It doesn't help that I'm scared I could be out of a lot of money if AP decides to cancel me and not refund me, at this point I don't care about the dress anymore.

>>8676402
no one caressssss take your whiny ass elsewhere

>>8676405
I'd thought I'd just, besides I'm much better now and I hope that everything works out fine for everybody here and everyone gets the dresses they want. At least I have the money to spend whereas others are getting their paychecks too late or other stuff is going on and they don't have the money to spend. If I get my money back I'll try and buy a dress second hand and essentially give someone extra cash seeing as it will be sold above retail anyways. Thank you other kind anons for trying to help my stupid ass out.

>>8676402
You seriously sound like I girl I know. I pray to god she's not you because if you are, you're just as embarrassing in real life as you are online. Go make a cup of tea and get off 4chan. Go pet your brand or something and calm down.

>>8676410
What comm?

>>8676409
*I'd thought I'd just explain. Whoops, my mistake.

>>8676410
Definitely not, I'm not in a comm or know other people who wear it either.

Since I derailed the thread and got it off topic, maybe we can have a discussion over what is your least favorite colorway of the dress personally? I think the navy is ugly as fuck, the high waist jsk makes it even worse.

>>8676409
4chan is not your personal blog. Please stop.

>>8675981
next time just buy from AP usa dude.

>>8676402
Let me guess, Angel?

Got my bloodbath dress today and the shopgirls drawing is really cute

My comm did a group order, and it was the best decision I could have ever made regarding this MTO. Shipping costs were divided, and everyone paid like $2 lmao. I remember someone saying a GO wasn't worth it in another thread, and boy were they wrong.

>>8676455
nah her grammar is too good to be angel.

>>8676422
>let's stop the drama and talk about things we don't like instead!
You just can't help yourself with the negativity huh. I can see why you're so anxious.

>>8676402
Okay you need to CALM down. Are you in the U.S.? Keep in mind Japan is typically sleeping during our day.

They are not going to cancel your order and keep the money. That is not legal and not what they do. Contact Tenso and AP and explain what happened, they both have English speaking staff. They will fix the problem manually and it will be fine. This happened to me before and it was no big deal. Just calmmmmm down it will be okay.

>>8676519
I'm laughing at myself now, it's like posting on 4chan drunk. I wouldn't get upset over an anonymous person, but I would get upset over losing money. I'd like to get thread back on topic after derailing, but you're free to screenshot me and use me for future laughs in other threads.

>>8676526
I am from US and I contacted the AP SF store but they said apparently AP doesn't have any English staff in Japan, so they rely on AP SF to take care of English orders. You've given me hope though that things will work out though, but what happened to you?

Polite sage for no contribution.

>>8676018
Wow...

>>8676402
Please feel better anon <3

Did anyone else get a weird email from AP asking if their holy lantern order is correct?

>>8676625
I think I did? The autotranslate function is making it all weird, I can't tell if they're asking me to confirm it or if they're saying it's confirmed!

>>8676625
i just did as well, should we email back to confirm?

>>8676625
>>8676631
>>8676627
I got the same thing. It's just a confirmation email.

>>8676653
So we don't need to reply with anything?

>>8676625
Yeah... why is it telling us to confirm our order after I already paid? Seems weird to respond, it's probably just a confirmation for us.

>>8676654
>>8676657
Yes, no need to reply. It's just saying check over your order in case there's a mistake, you can't correct it later.

>>8676663
If there's a mistake can you just go into your page and correct it? I got all of my address stuff right, but one number was out of place on the phone number (I was too excited and it probably doesn't even matter since all the numbers were still there.)
I went back in my information page and corrected the formatting, but the confirmation email reflects the old number since I didn't notice prior. Do I have to respond with the updated number, do you think?

>>8676677
Your order was placed into their database with the information you submitted. It makes sense that they would still have the incorrect information. But if it's just the phone number, I wouldn't worry about it (Tenso right?). I'm sure they can recognize Tenso's address by now and will notice the incorrect number if they need to call tenso for some reason. If not Tenso, you might want to correct it.

>>8676687
same anon! Thank you so much! I figured it didn't really matter since it is tenso and they'd see the address and know.

>>8676693
No problem. They usually don't need the phone number anyway. I think it's just required to place on the package when shipping.

Maybe anon from above having issues with an incorrect shipping address can reply and get it corrected now? I'd send them the correct one in reply to that email anon. >>8676543

>>8676720
I did, I gave them a screenshot of what the address should be and also told them I changed the address on my account to the correct one too, so even if they don't speak good English hopefully they will understand.

I noticed the address on my order was put in like this. Is this alright, or do I need to contact AP to correct it via the email they just sent out? This other anon's got me paranoid as hell now.

>>8676806
Me too anon I'm paranoid I did it wrong now.

I keep getting this error after putting in my credit card info.
決済に失敗しました。
"1G97"(2001)
Anybody know how to fix it?

All you idiots who don't know how to write the address. Why don't you look up an example of a JP address so you know where to put shit?

and this is why we should all use CT instead and just deal with the fees and shit
>tfw i don't trust myself with this at all

>>8676950
I know right? Damn. I know for sure I'm a moron and probably would've fucked the address too. With CT I just woke up Saturday morning and leisurely paid my invoice and that was it. Don't mind paying fees if it means I have some peace of mind.

>>8676936
Someone in the Tenso thread said mine looks correct. Well now I'm totally confused at this point. Someone that has made several successful AP orders through Tenso, help some sisters out and post what your address looks like. Different screenshots from multiple gulls would be appreciated.

>>8676948
Implying that I haven't already looked? There's like 3 different answers on what the "correct" way to do this is. We're all paranoid as hell because this is a lot of money and dream dresses on the line.

Can anyone here help me out? I'm not sure what this email means.

>>8677013
Did you google translate it? I assume it means your order is complete or something judging from the kanji

>>8676508
How can you calculate shipping costs when you don't know the cost of shipping until March?

>>8677017
I tried to just use the auto translate but it missed a few words and sounded very odd since I already received my confirmation email. Unless AP sends a second one? This was my first AP order so I'm not entirely familiar with them.

>>8676942
Your card isn't being accepted, try a different card.

>>8677022
Sorry, I don't have much experience with AP, but so far it doesn't look like there is anything bad in the email. They seem to be more thanking you for your patronage and understanding. Sorry for my limited skill.

>>8677030
They were able to bill me and I am certain I inputted my address correctly, so I'm not too concerned. It might be a "this is is your last chance to cancel or change you order" message, but that's a guess as this is my first MTO and first AP purchase. Thank you!

>dumb cunts can't enter an address
>can't order with Tenso even with detailed instructions even a monkey could do it
>anon actually crying over a dress

LMAO this thread is hilarious. Thanks for the laugh, newfags

>>8676726
Tenso said it doesn't even fucking matter how I put in my address. I did everything right and everybody had me worried the address was wrong. Hopefully AP doesn't decide to respond back or do anything since everything's fine.

I go so far and in the end it doesn't even matter.

>>8677013
sligtly paraprased, sorry for my strange English

Thanks for using AP Online shop.
Thanks fore preordering the Holy Latern series. Your preorder will be completed with this mail

Please make sure your order is correct.

We will not change your order (style, color, items) once the preorder period has ended. If you cancel after you've made your payment you will not be refunded

>>8677099
Oh wonderful! So it was just a second confirmation! I thought that might've been strange but it seems everything is okay. Thank you very much Anon!

>>8677102
You're welcome.

I forgot the part where it says that you can't cancel after the preorder period is over, either.

>>8677040
Halloween time is like summer 2.0 with the noob influx.

>>8677096
So people were freaking out for nothing. Who started this shit show?

>>8677121
Because everybody was telling me there could something wrong and that I needed to fix it. Some people said to chill whereas others said this or that was important and it needed to be changed. There's people in the other Tenso thread too wondering if they got things wrong with screenshots of how they put in Tenso's address.

>>8677021

They probably added the weight of everything and went to tenso to calculate the cost

>round pastries aren't eggs captcha

>>8677123
If there was a mistake, it's something easily fixed. IMO, I think it's because this is a lot of people's first direct order from burando for a considerable amount of money so no one wants to get shit wrong. It's like mass hysteria bad feedback. Also doesn't help when you've got assholes going on about newfags stoking the flames.

>>8677096
Let's add some wood to the fire.

I got my own email notification from AP, and google translate says:

>
■ cancellation after the reservation deadline, change the type and color, returned or exchanged will refuse absolutely.
Should, even if it is canceled after payment, repayment it can not do.

which may mean that if AP sees your email, they might cancel your order, refund and say bye bye to your dress

>>8677164
*If AP sees the mail before the deadline of the MTO

>>8677164

That's not what that means she's not trying to cancel just update the address. Don't shit stir to cause anxiety it's bullshit.

I honestly hope you never have to deal with anxiety, it's a nightmare and not fair to push onto others.

>>8676806
>>8676936
I've always entered mine like >>8675542 and received my packages just fine

>>8677164
See this post >>8677099

It's just to tell you that you can't flake on your order, or change your mind about it's contents after the order deadline is over. It doesn't say anything about updating your address.

>>8677230
Yep, that's the correct way to enter it.

Address related question (not Tenso though, calm down) here. I'm sending the package to a friend in Japan instead of going through Tenso. I used my information though (except for the address and number, of course) because I was scared it would fuck up with the card details later on. Should I give AP a head's up that the shipping addressee isn't me or will it not matter anyways? I mean, even with Tenso the package is still addressed to you anyways, so?

>>8677247
Is there no hope to change an address on an order now or?

>>8677096
Wait so does this mean I don't even need to change my address if I put mine like this anon's? >>8676806

>>8677364
You can still change your adress. You just can't say "nah, I don't want this stuff anymore" once you've paid and/or the order deadline is over.

The pink zipper JSK I wanted until I saw how it was often worn on most girls who have a small bust and were twiggy, both describing me. I still really like the Zipper JSK, but would the other JSK or OP be better for me? I've never owned a HL main piece, so can anyone tell me how they'd all fit?

I've already ordered a jsk but I might be able to get more items before the MTO closes will I be able to make another order? I tried googling it but couldn't find an answer

>>8677437
The gist I'm getting from the dresses is that
- Zipper JSK is best option for girls with larger busts, as it stretches much more than 89cm and has a natural curve to the bust with the zippers
- High waist JSK (even though it's the dress with the largest bust/waist measurements) is better suited for flat chested girls because there is no shape to the bust itself, thus creating boobloaf
- OP is ideal for small, flat chested girls because it's just overall tiny and makes bigger girls look silly

>>8677372
From what I've noticed, Japan seem to write their addresses in one line, unlike US addresses where it's in multiple lines. Korean addresses are the same- written in one line. So my guess is that it doesn't even really matter.

Can someone please explain to me why do many idiots think MTO = Custom Sized from AP of all places?

>>8677506
Where??? Caps?

>>8677428
Do I change it on my account? Or is there a special place to change the address for a specific order, like do I need to contact AP?

>>8676018
Time to stop posting.

>>8676018
I thought this response was way over the top until I read what it was in reply to.

>I'm just the type of person that has to be told exactly what to do in order to get it right. I've always been that way.

Just yikes. If you are like this please get help, or at least try to force yourself to work on your deductive reasoning more. You're not always going to have access to people willing to help you.

>>8677506
Are you in my comm? I swear I just saw someone on the FB page say that...

>>8677552
Maybe? I've seen it on my comm page and had 3 people mention it in PMs. My eyes might detach from the socket from rolling them so hard

>>8677451

I did two orders just fine!

>>8677648
Thankyou

>>8677359
It won't matter, they'll send it to whatever address you put in and it'll have your name on it. Just give your friend a heads up to look out for something with your name.

Can someone please make a guide for these idiots asking about addresses. This is ridiculous.

>>8677851
That's the thing. There are multiple guides. Tenso even provides one.

>>8677527
You can change it on your account, but I'm not sure if AP needs to be notified. They aren't shipping things until March. Anyone have a better answer than this?

>>8677854
Apparently, it isn't good enough, and needs to be "exact". Because these morons don't have critical thinking skills.

>>8677854
Tenso's guide for Rakuten that some people have been using doesn't apply to AP.
>>8677283
>>8677292

The image posted here >>8675542 is perfectly fine.

>>8677779
That's a relief, thanks

milky cross wrist-cuffs are in stock HL anons! In stock in all colors

>>8678817
What does that have to do with HL?

>>8678831
Not that anon, but they do have a similar range of colorways as HL and the decorative crosses are the same as the ones used on the HL wristcuffs from the first release, as well as the current hair accessory.
I think anon was suggesting they'd be a good alternative to HL wristcuffs, as AP didn't seem to release any this round.

>>8678817
sold out?

>>8678861
You have to go through the new arrival section, not the Milky Cross section, because AP Online Shop logic.
It should be on the the second page.

Does AP charge your card officially after the MTO closes? I see the charge on my card but it has said "pending" and I purchased my things the first day of the MTO.

>>8679011
Where did you order from? The JP site or USA?

>>8679174
JP

I put in an ss request for the zipper jsk in pink n wine!

>>8679464
Why would you use a shopping service? You can do it yourself, you know...

>>8679011
Doesn't it usually take AP JP a while to charge your card? Like a few business at least? I think that's why it's still pending.

>>8679472
Not anon, but I used a SS for two reasons:
I don't have credit card and as a european seagull I'd do anything to avoid customs. A SS marking it down, declareing it as gift and having a person not a company as sender helps a lot with customs.

>>8679011
I have the same thing on my card but im surprised it's pending. Thought they'd just go ahead and take the money.

>>8679464
I did it because if something goes wrong, I have someone to blame. Also I can then pay with paypal, of which I have some cash on, so that's nice.

>>8679011
>>8679477
>>8679672

AP takes a while to post international credit card charges. It can take a week or two. They have run the payment to verify your card (first half of the transaction), and you will be charged for it. It's just a matter of when they submit all their credit card purchases to the bank (posting), and it gets finalized.

>>8679999
You don't notice this with other places because most large businesses post charges at least once a day, and few people shop from smaller mom and pop type stores these days, but this is actually really common for small shops.

>>8679999
All I hope is that it charges soon so that I can pay it off in time for Horror Garden. I'm too scared to try my debit MasterCard

>>8679472
I see the shit people are going nuts over tenso, I rather skip that pain and I had pp money anyway. My ss made it so much easier to deal with.

>>8675820
I want to hold her trembling body against me and make her gasp cutely.

>>8679999
Should it at least say pending in the meantime? I have nothing about my order in my credit card's transactions.

Well shit.
You gulls called it.

>>8680850
kek at people who were waiting til the last day to order

says something about reservation dates again in november, a second edition MTO, but who knows

>>8680850
Holy shit. Another MTO?
I'm glad because I don't get paid till the 30th so now I might actually have a chance

>>8680862
if this doesn't lower its market price, I don't know what will

I'm also kinda salty that AP didn't do this for Misty Sky too. Oh well, I love both prints equally so I'm glad I at least have one of them now

>>8680862
So do I get that gibberish right, the MTO is closed for now but will be opened again in november?
Honestly by now I think the market value will not even be retail. People bought multiples and I can see how these will be thrown onto the market after shipment in march resulting in way more supply then demand.

>>8680915
Eh, I think the price will be low for the first few months after everyone gets their orders, but I'm sure after a year or two it'll rise back up.

>>8680858
It didn't even end early. It was supposed to go from 17th till 22nd if I'm not mistaken. But then it wouldn't make sense opening it up again in november.
Can any gull translate the text properly, so we know for sure what is about?

I hope we get to see the outcome of their profits in the next couple of prints

>>8680929
No, it was supposed to end sunday

>>8680850
my heart dropped because I thought it meant they were closing the reservation period forever

>>8680895
I feel you. That endless rage for not getting a misty sky MTO.

>>8680850
>mfw made my holy lantern order last night and was still waffling about waiting longer for it

At least it looks like they're opening up another MTO slot later so those that were waiting can still get it...

>>8680505
Ignore my comment, just had to dig around my bank's app to find it.

>>8680850
jfc I was the anon that kept posting about the melty berry princess mto and how it reached its max at some stores. There is never an "unlimited" release and people were stupid to believe so. It's nice that they're doing another MTO in November though

>>8681002
I was also one of the anons saying there'd be a limit and instantly got shut down. Oh the irony.

>>8680858
That's odd, why do a second MTO? That's never happened with AP before.

>>8681018
I doubt there was a print this popular before.

I wonder if AP will habe a money party this weekend. I hope they'll use the money to open a european store.

>>8681023
The odds favor AP opening a store in New York, sorry.

>>8681023
I think AP would do well if they opened a store in Germany. No need for fancy Paris... Go where the weebs are

>>8681023
If they opened a European store I think I'd cry. Not worrying about customs and taxes would be amazing.

>>8681066
I feel Germany, England or Spain would have the highest chances.

So how much do you think AP made from this MTO?
Let's say if the materials and production cost minimum 20,000 yen and 1 OP is 30,000ish, there's a profit of 5,000-10,000 per dress. I'd say they sold a couple of hundred (would it even be a stretch to say thousand?) then they could have made anywhere between $20,000-40,000 if they sold 500 OPs.
This is just all guesswork and estimates but I bet they made a ton from this print.

>>8681075
I once looked into production of lolita dresses with print in China, the cost is between 20-50$ when you get 20 pieces, of course it depends on how many colors your print has and how expensive the fabric is etc.

I bet AP pays around 50$ a piece to get their printed pieces made on wholesale (being pretty generous here). But they still have to pay for shoots, stores, advertising, warehousing, staff and taxes.

>>8680943
Same, anon. I placed my order yesterday afternoon after adding items to my cart and letting them expire over and over for days. I'm glad I didn't wait any longer.

I hope we get navy option in November.
Do you think it might happen? Should we email and ask?

>>8681066
As a german gull I'm all with you. German comms are full of brandwhores and I think the store would get good cash. Düsseldorf as the center of japanese shit would be perfect.

Sorry for the question, do you have a picture of a tall girl wearing HL zip jsk? I need to know how is it worn on a tall girl because I want to buy it but I can't figure out whether it will look good on a 175 cm tall person or not...thanks a lot!

>>8681111
Offtopic but I always wondered why height is a problem for so many lolitas. As long as it's not a t-shirt-length, what's wrong your thighs showing? There are many j-fash or normalfag dresses and skirts that are far shorter and are still casually worn and look good.

>>8681121
Because some idiot started saying that the dress has to cover your knees.
>mfw I hate underskirts and will forever wear mid-thigh egl

What do you think the colors for the next MTO will be? Do you think they'll keep them the same?

>>8681121
It's silly. Especially where there was a period where AP dresses were shorter than they are now. As long as it's not a miniskirt who gives a shit.

>>8681121

methinks they don't know how to properly bend over in a dress and they're afraid of flashing the world.

I'm a 6' vulture of a goth, 6'4" in the heels I like to wear. I have a super long torso, so even long-waisted JSKs just barely pass my ribcage. High waisted JSKs sit on me like a sexy nightgown. It usually isn't even a problem with the dress not being long enough, because the waist sitting nowhere near my natural waistline makes me look like I have four foot femurs and a six inch ribcage.

>>8681131
They better be the same or I'll be pissed if something cuter comes out after I already submitted my MTO.

>>8680850
I'm not sure if my order was too late? I got a confirmation, but I'm pretty sure I put in my order after this notice was posted. Shit. Does a confirmation for sure mean it was accepted?

So fucking glad the MTO passed me by while I was waffling. My bank account wouldn't have been able to handle it. Maybe now I'll get paid before Horror Garden shows up.

AP SF isn't mentioning another MTO on their page, just that the one right now is ending at 5pm PST tonight.

>>8681154
I just saw their post. Is AP JP for sure going to have another MTO based on their vague message about closing the orders early? Otherwise I'm buying a bat bag from AP SF if there isn't another MTO.

>>8681121
Because a lot of people have been made fun of for having dresses too short. I'm 173cm and I'm really self conscious because basically if it's above knee length it goes against the fashion and you're an ita according to some.
>>8681131
I hope they bring back the black x black, not too fond of the black x silver. I'm definitely buying a white OP next time around but if bxb comes back I'll be picking that up too. I'm debating buying the pink one but it's really giving me a hot topic vibe right now.

>>8681167
It literally says the second reservation in November. Scroll up and read the post with the image.

>>8681108
Nah, I doubt we will ever get an AP store, especially not in germany. With all the pop up shops france had it would be most likely them getting a shop. But even if, look at the Baby store in paris, the prices are ridiculous. Ordering in japan still is cheaper including shipping. Sure, the gamble with customs is left but oh well, we got used to it and found our ways dealing with it, don't we?

>>8681131
Navy

>>8681249
It better be. I was really hoping they'd have it this time.

>>8681144
I'm in the same boat anon...Waited for funds to clear this morning. I got one confirmation email for the order, but didn't get the second email confirming the MTO status.

I haven't been charged yet for my MTO but I did get the confirmation. Are they not charging upfront anymore?

>>8681283
I would like to know this too. I just got a replacement credit card in the mail and I'm afraid to activate it. I don't want the charge to fail on my old card...

>>8681107
fuck i hope we get the black x black, that came before the navy

>>8681343
I'll post if I see something on my end. On one hand I would be SUPER happy if they don't charge for a month or longer since I was slapping my account in the face when I placed my MTO. But I thought in the past they did charge immediately. Hm.

>>8681261
Help?

Had a bad day and just anger-bought what I wanted from AP USA. (Anger that I waited too long but also from unrelated stuff, workplace drama etc.) At this point I'd rather overpay just to not have to think about it anymore.

>>8681261
I placed a second order last night and only got the first email so far but my 2nd confirmation email took 3 days to come through on my first order. I think if it was still up and you were able to.purchase it you will be OK.

>>8680920
I don't think so. People who don't even like it that much are ordering it just because. Others are buying 3-4-5 main pieces And with the second MTO there is more than enough to go around for a long time. In a year or two a bunch of people will be selling off their extras to get the new sought after print.

>>8681442
Has this kind of thing happened with any other prints?

>>8681107
Also hoping for navy! I'd finally decided on red but then the MTO closed before I could order so now I'm just waiting and hoping. Navy zipper JSK is the only colorway that doesn't exist yet and is the one I want the most. Maybe we should send an email thanking them for this MTO and asking if they can release navy (and black x black) in the November MTO?

>>8681453
No. Any MTO until now didn't close early. Melty berry princess only closed early in one shop afaik. I've never seen such a massive hype for an MTO before. So many people ordering not only two but up to four or five dresses is also new to me. Not to mention the second MTO round.
A few days ago it looked like HL will keep it's value or will at least stay at retail, but now it looks like any market value is lost for years.

So I'm freaking the fuck out. I made my order the first day of the MTO, and I saw that they had charged my card and it said payment pending. And my available balance reflected the purchase. I check my account today and there's no record of the purchase and the money is back in my available balance???? Am i fucked?? What happened? Has anyone else been charged for their order yet? Or does AP recharge later?

>>8681607
I also noticed that I can't find the transaction record of my AP JP order now. Has anyone else been charged yet? Or had the transaction gone poof from their account? A bit concerned here.

>>8681632
Mine is still 'pending' and I ordered on the first day of the MTO. It'll come out eventually.

>>8681642
Well I remember seeing it as pending when I ordered like the first anon, and it showed the money taken out of my available balance. Now, I do not even see the payment pending, I can't even find the payment history for it on my account. And the money's been put back in my available balance...

ATTN those who placed orders through AP Japan
First, they place a hold on your card to check funds. Then it goes away.
Later the actual charge is taken out, because they only post charges a couple times a month it seems.
If you know anything about balancing a checkbook or keeping records of your spending, you would still consider that $ as not being in your account (despite not being posted yet), so don't fuckinv spend it

>>8681669
Bless you, anon.

On the order history page what do the pink buttons say because i just clicked the bottom one by accident and it said something about emptying my cart, did i just fuck up and cancel my order?

>>8681671
The bottom button is to reorder the same items I think? It places the same items as your last order in your cart from what I can tell.

>>8681674
oh so i should be fine then because the items are now "out of stock" anyway so nothing should of happened. Thank you anon. I know that was probably a dumb question but i panicked.

>>8681677
It's alright, I did the exact same thing when I first submitted my order, I panicked, and used the google translate app on my phone to translate the buttons via my camera haha.

>>8681558
I think it's well worth a go, come on navy and black!

>>8681703
Did you email them in Japanese or English? I'd really like a MTO of black, but I have no idea how to translate that.

>>8681710
I think maybe my shit-tier Japanese with super simple english underneath. Not sure

>>8681651
The same thing happened to me anon. They just run through once to make sure you have funds, but haven't actually submitted the charge yet. Another anon explained earlier.

So wait, is there going to be another reservation in November on the AP Japan site? I tried reading the message, but it wasn't very clear. Sorry for my stupidity.

>>8681815
>また、受注受付第二弾として11月以降に改めて受注ご予約日程を設けさせていただく予定です。
決定次第お知らせさせて頂きますので、今しばらくのお時間をいただきたく存じます。

Yes. There will be another made to order during November (or shortly after, the sentence is slightly ambiguous) they ask that you please give them a little time and they will announce it when they have decided on the exact time.

Were these tights only for the pink special set?
Sorry if I'm late to the news, but I was hoping these came in wine and I can't find them for sale anywhere.
If they only came in pink in one set, how likely is it that someone on taobao will make them in other colors?

>>8681838
This looks like Horror Garden stuff, not Holy Lantern.

>>8681908
This was the other picture, it was only tagged as ap, special set, and horror bat.
If it is horror garden I hope it comes in wine.

>>8681914
>>8681908
Another post has it as Holy Lantern Laforet Special Set with bat accessories.

>people suddenly don't want the dress because it's resale value will be poor now
Who cares. This is the dress that got me in to Lolita so I'm incredibly happy my dream dress is so easily accessible to me.

At the same time though, what absolute numptys are buying this shit on lace market for $500 when the MTO is available? Wtf is wrong with you?

>>8681914
At least for the bat clips, only the pink color was a laforet exclusive. I might be mistaken, but i think they're releasing all the items in other colors (except for pink since that was laforet exclusive) for that other halloween print which name i can't remember now

>>8681959
People who couldn't wait, probably. That or they didn't know about the MTO

>>8681966
Alright, I'll keep an eye on APSF for the tights, I really like how they look and I think they'll pair well with HL.

>>8681831
Thanks, anon <3

>>8681959
Those that want it for Halloween, or in a color that wasn't MTO

>>8681969
>>8682010
It was just regular black though. Idk, you can buy 2 dresses + accessories for that price. I don't get it, even if it was for Halloween. I'd bite the bullet and wait, it's not worth it.

>>8681959
Chumps that's who.

>>8680850

I'm actually cool with this, didn't have the money for one of each cut atm, but I'll be ready mid November! Also still trying to decide on a colors...

>>8682017
Agreed, but some people are desperate I guess

>>8680850
I wonder how long it will take for the second batch to be ready. I'm really glad I ordered mine yesterday, I got lucky. Although I will be a little disappointed if there is navy in the next MTO, I don't like the print enough to order a duplicate.

>>8675820
This blouse is perfect, does anyone have any idea where it's from?

>>8675820
Guys there is no actual cross there on the sleeve, it's photoshop...

>>8681669
How soon after the order is submitted do they place the hold?

>>8681075
I think costs are lower. Maybe a little less 10,000yen for each dress and I would say orders might have be around 500+. I heard from a shop girl that Baby's Favorite ribbon production was around 500 dresses and Holy Lantern is WAY more popular than that, so I wouldn't be surprised if HL actually reached the 1,000.

Does anyone know what kind of petti I should wear with this?

>>8682356
Bell. Do some more research

>>8682356
>>8682357
Anon that's obnoxious. Bell for the zipper JSK only anyway, the others need A Line.

>>8682324
Oh no I was thinking the same thing, but I was being very generous with my estimates. I definitely think they reached 1,000 and production costs were less. To be honest I could see them making close to $100,000 with the MTO alone, nevermind the rerelease.

>>8674591
just the zipper jsk in ivory, got the otks before!

>>8681026
That's what I've been hearing too. TBH, if they do open one, I'd cross the border for that even with the CAD being so shit.

>>8681131
If they bring back the zippered skirt, I may get that but my HL want was pretty satisfied with the JSK in wine I bought.

>>8682315
I think for mine it was more or less immediate.

>>8681131
I really hope pink will stay, I usually hate pink dresses but something about the zipper jsk really works imo

I'm really fucking hoping I can finally get paid before the next MTO (long term work for a relative with no official papers..) so I could cheer myself up from my shitty life decisions with a pretty dress

>>8682839
>That's what I've been hearing too. TBH, if they do open one, I'd cross the border for that even with the CAD being so shit.

Get a US dollar account to hedge against the CAD being shit.

>>8682908
Was thinking about that but I don't cross the border enough to justify it. Think it's been 10 yrs since I was state-side.

>>8682356
None.
I've been in lolita for over 10 years now and I almost never wear a petti with gothic or bittersweet dresses. It just ruins the aesthetic.

>>8683143
careful not to fall for it...

>>8683143
bittersweet

>>8682282
thats what i thought

>>8682282
how deceitful...
how difficult would it be to screenprint a design onto a chiffon blouse? I'm tempted to try making something similar

>>8683143
That's not true anon, hot topic/claire's pettis are perfect for it.

Does anyone know how soon AP charges a credit card for a MTO? Got a letter in the mail from my bank that there was a data compromise from Wal-Mart (not sure if it extends to the States) but the card I have now should be good for the next 7-20 days.

>>8683720
Did you even bother to read any of the previous posts? >>8679999

>>8683392
Nah, those have far too much volume, especially for my MMM dresses

>>8681838
Those are Horror Bat / Horror Garden OTKs, they haven't been released yet, except for the pink earl release in harajuku