This announcement is for our Dealers, firstly to apologise for the delay in getting information to you and explain where we’re at right now. This year the Dealer’s Den saw a huge increase in applications across the board. The Den team felt the best way of handling this was to introduce a curation policy to ensure the Den had a wide variety of dealers, offering a wide variety of products.
Part of the policy was to avoid situations where a Dealer who may sell out in only one day, or was intending to only take a limited number of commissions (for delivery after the convention) would close their stand early, leaving a gap which could otherwise be filled by someone else. These Dealers would be offered an alternative in the form of one of our pop-up shops. This is why some dealers started seeing unsuccessful emails before anything else really occurred.
The higher management of the con were alerted to this and requested the curation policy be worked on together, so that if any dealer contested the decision there was a scalable chain of review.
First the Den team, then their Associate Director and then to the full Directors.
This meant that the original curation document needed a full review, to make sure that every dealer had the confidence of being reviewed, not just by the Den team, but by those up the chain if needed.
Unfortunately, this takes time - and while we now have a working document we know that some emails have gone out already, leaving some of you with questions we hope to resolve in our next announcement explaining how the policy works.
Also new for this year for the Dealer’s Den team was a requirement to send key important messaging through the Communications team, where previously they have published their own announcements. While the Dealer’s Den Twitter/X account will still be active with dealer interactions, going forward ConFuzzled wants our communications to be clear, but also uniform. This means all departments will be following the same process for communicating with the attendees when it comes to important information.
We’d like to close by saying firstly we’re sorry for any anxiety this has caused, and that any person originally rejected in the initial run will be reviewed. We want Dealers to know that the curation will be conducted fairly, and dealers will be offered the chance to appeal if their original decision is upheld. Ultimately the Den does have a finite amount of tables and unfortunately we anticipate there will be some unsuccessful applications for the 2024 convention.
Another announcement will follow this one shortly, detailing the full curation process.
(Post also available at: https://confuzzled.org.uk/2023/11/27/dealers-den-curation-update-1/ )
Part of the policy was to avoid situations where a Dealer who may sell out in only one day, or was intending to only take a limited number of commissions (for delivery after the convention) would close their stand early, leaving a gap which could otherwise be filled by someone else. These Dealers would be offered an alternative in the form of one of our pop-up shops. This is why some dealers started seeing unsuccessful emails before anything else really occurred.
The higher management of the con were alerted to this and requested the curation policy be worked on together, so that if any dealer contested the decision there was a scalable chain of review.
First the Den team, then their Associate Director and then to the full Directors.
This meant that the original curation document needed a full review, to make sure that every dealer had the confidence of being reviewed, not just by the Den team, but by those up the chain if needed.
Unfortunately, this takes time - and while we now have a working document we know that some emails have gone out already, leaving some of you with questions we hope to resolve in our next announcement explaining how the policy works.
Also new for this year for the Dealer’s Den team was a requirement to send key important messaging through the Communications team, where previously they have published their own announcements. While the Dealer’s Den Twitter/X account will still be active with dealer interactions, going forward ConFuzzled wants our communications to be clear, but also uniform. This means all departments will be following the same process for communicating with the attendees when it comes to important information.
We’d like to close by saying firstly we’re sorry for any anxiety this has caused, and that any person originally rejected in the initial run will be reviewed. We want Dealers to know that the curation will be conducted fairly, and dealers will be offered the chance to appeal if their original decision is upheld. Ultimately the Den does have a finite amount of tables and unfortunately we anticipate there will be some unsuccessful applications for the 2024 convention.
Another announcement will follow this one shortly, detailing the full curation process.
(Post also available at: https://confuzzled.org.uk/2023/11/27/dealers-den-curation-update-1/ )
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We’d like to share some further news on changes to the Dealer's Den this year, as promised in our last update.
If you’re a dealer and have already applied, we’d recommend updating your application in the registration system, or send an email to dealersden@confuzzled.org.uk before the end of Sunday, 3rd December 2023 - but please read below for more details.
For 2024, we’ve introduced a curation process for Dealers applying for Den tables. We’ve done this to help keep the den exciting and relevant for our attendees. This also brings fairness for dealers, ensuring that our tables are used to the fullest for the duration of the convention. In addition for 2024 we are limiting the maximum number of tables any dealer can request to two, in order to maximise the den space and layout for more dealers.
We understand that you’ll want some insight about the criteria used for dealer selection. Among other criteria, this includes things like:
+Relevance to the furry fandom: ensuring that your merchandise or services are of interest to our attendees.
+Quality & Diversity: Reviewing what you have to offer from your portfolio or social media. This also allows us to ensure good variety in the den. Share links with us to your merch or material to help with our review (website, social media, art profiles etc).
+Table use: Keeping den tables focussed on art & merchandise sales rather than purely for commissions or pickups - we prefer Pop-Up Shops for this purpose. This is to reduce the number of tables left vacant by dealers who sell out quickly and have no further need for the space.
+New Dealers: We aim for 10% of tables to go to dealers who’ve never sold in the den at ConFuzzled before.
If you’re not approved by our curation process, we’ll add you to the waiting list behind approved dealers on the waiting list.
Unsuccessful applicants may also appeal within 72 hours (and may submit additional information to support their appeal) after receiving the email. Appeals will be reviewed by our den team, and where the original decision is upheld, it will also be automatically escalated internally for review to ensure proper process.
Some dealers may be asked to consider a Pop-up Shop instead of a table. For example, this would be a great option for those offering purely commissions, or who are running at-con pickups only of pre-orders. Pop-Up Shop slots are three hours, and each Dealer can apply for a maximum of two slots over the three days the Den is open. Hiring a Pop-Up Shop slot is also cheaper than booking a table for the entire duration of Dealers’ Den!
We recognise that some dealers may wish to update their application information in the registration system based on the above. We’d like to open a window of opportunity for this until the end of Sunday, 3rd December 2023 to add additional information e.g. Shop Links, Social Media platforms, written information, a portfolio, or anything else you feel may be relevant. You can also do this via email, but please make sure any emails have your registration number in the subject line so we can link it to your registration.
Dealers who were sent emails in November asking if they would consider a position on the waitlist or a Pop-Up Shop will be reconsidered. Although we cannot guarantee a change in decision, you will be offered the same 72-hour right to appeal once you are informed of any decision made after the reconsideration.
Pop-Up Shops - Pop-Up Shop applications will be pushed back until the Middle of January 2024 - this is to ensure that the team have reviewed and communicated their decision to all applicants of all table types. If a dealer has been unsuccessful in their chosen table type, and asked to apply for a Pop-Up Shop, this is when they will need to apply. We'll be sharing more information about access to Pop-Up Shops for unsuccessful den table applications as soon as possible, along with updating the website information
If you’re a dealer and have already applied, we’d recommend updating your application in the registration system, or send an email to dealersden@confuzzled.org.uk before the end of Sunday, 3rd December 2023 - but please read below for more details.
For 2024, we’ve introduced a curation process for Dealers applying for Den tables. We’ve done this to help keep the den exciting and relevant for our attendees. This also brings fairness for dealers, ensuring that our tables are used to the fullest for the duration of the convention. In addition for 2024 we are limiting the maximum number of tables any dealer can request to two, in order to maximise the den space and layout for more dealers.
We understand that you’ll want some insight about the criteria used for dealer selection. Among other criteria, this includes things like:
+Relevance to the furry fandom: ensuring that your merchandise or services are of interest to our attendees.
+Quality & Diversity: Reviewing what you have to offer from your portfolio or social media. This also allows us to ensure good variety in the den. Share links with us to your merch or material to help with our review (website, social media, art profiles etc).
+Table use: Keeping den tables focussed on art & merchandise sales rather than purely for commissions or pickups - we prefer Pop-Up Shops for this purpose. This is to reduce the number of tables left vacant by dealers who sell out quickly and have no further need for the space.
+New Dealers: We aim for 10% of tables to go to dealers who’ve never sold in the den at ConFuzzled before.
If you’re not approved by our curation process, we’ll add you to the waiting list behind approved dealers on the waiting list.
Unsuccessful applicants may also appeal within 72 hours (and may submit additional information to support their appeal) after receiving the email. Appeals will be reviewed by our den team, and where the original decision is upheld, it will also be automatically escalated internally for review to ensure proper process.
Some dealers may be asked to consider a Pop-up Shop instead of a table. For example, this would be a great option for those offering purely commissions, or who are running at-con pickups only of pre-orders. Pop-Up Shop slots are three hours, and each Dealer can apply for a maximum of two slots over the three days the Den is open. Hiring a Pop-Up Shop slot is also cheaper than booking a table for the entire duration of Dealers’ Den!
We recognise that some dealers may wish to update their application information in the registration system based on the above. We’d like to open a window of opportunity for this until the end of Sunday, 3rd December 2023 to add additional information e.g. Shop Links, Social Media platforms, written information, a portfolio, or anything else you feel may be relevant. You can also do this via email, but please make sure any emails have your registration number in the subject line so we can link it to your registration.
Dealers who were sent emails in November asking if they would consider a position on the waitlist or a Pop-Up Shop will be reconsidered. Although we cannot guarantee a change in decision, you will be offered the same 72-hour right to appeal once you are informed of any decision made after the reconsideration.
Pop-Up Shops - Pop-Up Shop applications will be pushed back until the Middle of January 2024 - this is to ensure that the team have reviewed and communicated their decision to all applicants of all table types. If a dealer has been unsuccessful in their chosen table type, and asked to apply for a Pop-Up Shop, this is when they will need to apply. We'll be sharing more information about access to Pop-Up Shops for unsuccessful den table applications as soon as possible, along with updating the website information
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We hope this helps explain things and as ever, all feedback and questions are welcome in our inbox if you’d like to send an email to dealersden@confuzzled.org.uk
(Also Posted at: https://confuzzled.org.uk/2023/11/29/dealers-den-curation-update-2/)
(More information about Pop-Up Shops: https://confuzzled.org.uk/events/dealers-den/pop-up-shop/)
We hope this helps explain things and as ever, all feedback and questions are welcome in our inbox if you’d like to send an email to dealersden@confuzzled.org.uk
(Also Posted at: https://confuzzled.org.uk/2023/11/29/dealers-den-curation-update-2/)
(More information about Pop-Up Shops: https://confuzzled.org.uk/events/dealers-den/pop-up-shop/)
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We're still open for ConFuzzled 2024 event submissions! https://events.confuzzled.org.uk/cfz24
Most of the events at the convention are run by our community! Apply via the form, and make your event a reality!
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Join our team! We've got an opening for a Sound Designer, to assist the Creative Department with the creation of audio assets for use by the convention! To read more about the role, and to apply, head here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CFZ_SD (Closing 21/12/2023)
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We're thrilled everyone is very excited for our 2024 event in 2024!
Last year we closed registration early as we reached capacity suddenly, without being able to tell you.
We're now announcing that we only have 150 non-residential tickets left.
Once these are gone only transfers will be permitted and no new registrations will be approved.
Our next announcement in regards to non-residential tickets will likely be to say we are full!
If you have any questions, please email registration@confuzzled.org.uk
Last year we closed registration early as we reached capacity suddenly, without being able to tell you.
We're now announcing that we only have 150 non-residential tickets left.
Once these are gone only transfers will be permitted and no new registrations will be approved.
Our next announcement in regards to non-residential tickets will likely be to say we are full!
If you have any questions, please email registration@confuzzled.org.uk
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And that's us officially sold out! Registration is now closed for ConFuzzled 2024. This includes both residential and non-residential tickets.
We can still transfer registrations between attendees, for more information please contact Registration@confuzzled.org.uk
We can still transfer registrations between attendees, for more information please contact Registration@confuzzled.org.uk
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Hi there, as we've had some questions, we would like to clarify that yes, we are sold out of ALL ticket types (including day tickets)
Questions about your reg? Please contact registration@confuzzled.org.uk
If you are a dealer, we know you might still be waiting for approval, and our team are working hard on this. We beg your patience whilst they continue processing. If you'd like to contact the team, please use dealersden@confuzzled.org.uk.
Note that with both our reg, and den teams, we use volunteers, and you may experience a delay in responses (for your reg this can include payment processing). This might become prolonged over the Christmas and New Year season.
Rest assured we will get back to you as soon as we can
Questions about your reg? Please contact registration@confuzzled.org.uk
If you are a dealer, we know you might still be waiting for approval, and our team are working hard on this. We beg your patience whilst they continue processing. If you'd like to contact the team, please use dealersden@confuzzled.org.uk.
Note that with both our reg, and den teams, we use volunteers, and you may experience a delay in responses (for your reg this can include payment processing). This might become prolonged over the Christmas and New Year season.
Rest assured we will get back to you as soon as we can
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Hi Dealers!
The first set of emails will start coming out this week. We will be processing in groups, and by requested table type.
Please be patient. We will get to everyone!
The first set of emails will start coming out this week. We will be processing in groups, and by requested table type.
Please be patient. We will get to everyone!
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Hi Dealers!
We've got reports that some of the emails we've sent out have gone into SPAM or junk mail, so please be sure to check there. If you haven't got an email from us yet, don't worry, we're still working our way through the list!
We've got reports that some of the emails we've sent out have gone into SPAM or junk mail, so please be sure to check there. If you haven't got an email from us yet, don't worry, we're still working our way through the list!
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Hi everyone!
We know that over the festive period a lot of our volunteers will be taking a well deserved break. Some of you who may have a payment deadline over this time may receive an overdue payment reminder even though you have paid.
Please do not worry! These emails are automatic, but the allocations are all done manually. No registrations will be cancelled between now and January the 4th because of this.
On behalf of the ConFuzzled team we wish everyone a happy holidays!
We know that over the festive period a lot of our volunteers will be taking a well deserved break. Some of you who may have a payment deadline over this time may receive an overdue payment reminder even though you have paid.
Please do not worry! These emails are automatic, but the allocations are all done manually. No registrations will be cancelled between now and January the 4th because of this.
On behalf of the ConFuzzled team we wish everyone a happy holidays!
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Join our team! We've got an opening for Head of Photography! In the role you'll lead our Photography team, guide the photographic direction of the convention, ensure photo coverage of events, head up areas like photoshoot & more! For details & to apply: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HoPhoto
We'll be open for applications for this role for two weeks!
We'll be open for applications for this role for two weeks!
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We've now contacted nearly 80% of our Dealers regarding their tables, and hope to reach out to the remaining few early in the new year. We'd just like to remind you to check your Spam and Junk Mail boxes, in case the emails have gone in there.
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PHOTOSHOOT NEWS!
We know you've been waiting for the photos from ConFuzzled 2023, and we can today announce a partial release, with more to come soon.
Head to https://photos.confuzzled.org.uk
First off, the Menagerie and roaming photos are all done! You can see all of these on the photo site above right now!
Second, the main 'Comic Strip' photos are only partly complete, but we've decided to go ahead and share the current versions with you all today too!
Later, we'll release the finished versions with the full speech bubbles added, and make an additional announcement when they're live.
We're sorry to keep you waiting, but this is all being done in spare time. Please bear with us whilst we finish these up!
In the meantime, we hope you enjoy what we've got live so far!
We know you've been waiting for the photos from ConFuzzled 2023, and we can today announce a partial release, with more to come soon.
Head to https://photos.confuzzled.org.uk
First off, the Menagerie and roaming photos are all done! You can see all of these on the photo site above right now!
Second, the main 'Comic Strip' photos are only partly complete, but we've decided to go ahead and share the current versions with you all today too!
Later, we'll release the finished versions with the full speech bubbles added, and make an additional announcement when they're live.
We're sorry to keep you waiting, but this is all being done in spare time. Please bear with us whilst we finish these up!
In the meantime, we hope you enjoy what we've got live so far!
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DEALERS!
For dealer confirmations, we're now at the stage where there are only very few of you left to be emailed.
With that in mind, we are hearing that many are saying they have not heard back from us. As such, we’d like to ask that you please double-check your inbox (including any ‘Other/Secondary/Newsletter’ boxes, and your Junk mail).
For some of you, we have made an alternative table offer. Due to the Christmas & New Year break, we are extending the seven day deadline to accept the offer. The new deadline will be 1800, Friday 5th January. After this point, if we do not hear back from you, the table will be offered to other dealers.
If you have any questions, please contact dealersden@confuzzled.org.uk
For dealer confirmations, we're now at the stage where there are only very few of you left to be emailed.
With that in mind, we are hearing that many are saying they have not heard back from us. As such, we’d like to ask that you please double-check your inbox (including any ‘Other/Secondary/Newsletter’ boxes, and your Junk mail).
For some of you, we have made an alternative table offer. Due to the Christmas & New Year break, we are extending the seven day deadline to accept the offer. The new deadline will be 1800, Friday 5th January. After this point, if we do not hear back from you, the table will be offered to other dealers.
If you have any questions, please contact dealersden@confuzzled.org.uk
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We'll be closing for event submissions on 14th January!
There's still time to apply to run an event. Submit your application here: https://events.confuzzled.org.uk/cfz24
There's still time to apply to run an event. Submit your application here: https://events.confuzzled.org.uk/cfz24
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