My last video explained why fans should buy anime merch in order to support the shows they love. This video explains how. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND that if you want to get really deep into the mindset of a collector, you read /a/'s "guide to becoming a buyfag" linked below. It's really in-depth and has tons of resources. This video is more of a beginner's guide than it is a "how to become obsessed with buying merch" guide.

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Or through paypal: digitalboyreviews@gmail.com

Text version of this post: http://myswordisunbelievablydull.wordpress.com/2014/08/27/beginners-guide-to-blowing-money-on-anime-merch/

+++FURTHER READING/WATCHING+++

/a/'s Guide to Becoming a Buyfag (RECOMMENDED): https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1Y1U5YDGrvgFW-5H_cBnDoHwCfWjPDaQ6p05-HJMcVh4

If you missed my last video, check out Why Good Anime Is Hard To Make: https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1Y1U5YDGrvgFW-5H_cBnDoHwCfWjPDaQ6p05-HJMcVh4

More in-depth reading on The Anime Economy: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2012-03-05

My Figure Collection account; this site is an excellent database for finding anything you want to buy: http://myfigurecollection.net/profile/Digibro

+++PLACES TO BUY STUFF (COPIED FROM /A/'s GUIDE)+++

(because this is a beginner's guide, I'm only linking English sites)

Amazon.com - the reason I recommend this for beginners is that it's really easy, and you can easily get good shipping rates on non-imports. If you're deep-diving into buying stuff, you won't use this long, but it's a start: http://www.amazon.com/
Rightstuf: http://www.rightstuf.com/rssite/main/
Animate USA: http://en.animate-onlineshop.jp/
Figure Haven: http://figurehaven.com/
Kid Nemo: http://www.kidnemo.fm/
ToysLogic: http://www.toyslogic.com/
HobbyFan: http://www.hobbyfan.com/
Anime-Island: http://www.anime-island.com/
BigBadToyStore: http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/default.aspx
Crunchyroll store: http://www.crunchyroll.com/store
Kirin Hobby: http://www.kirinhobby.com/shop/
Toylet: http://www.toylet.net/
Anime Corner Store: http://www.animecornerstore.com/

+++OTHER LINKS I MENTIONED+++

iTunes (not worth linking to their anime tab as it's weird)
Crunchyroll: http://www.crunchyroll.com/
Hulu: http://www.hulu.com/
Daisuki: http://www.daisuki.net/

I Hate Bee Train blog: http://ihatebeetrain.wordpress.com/

Why Would You Buy SimCity Anyways? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2aR0txGY-k&list=UUWqr2tH3dPshNhPjV5h1xRw
Prepare to Comply; speak with your wallet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dychiQXsirw&list=UUe0DNp0mKMqrYVaTundyr9w

Digi's Crib: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ58VFJftc8

All the manga panels shown are from Genshiken chapter 3.
All the music is from the Hidamari Sketch OST.

Check out my channel Digi Does Anime if you're keeping up with current-season shows: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrNNYICtHM3OxLFOKsvGywA

My Anime List: http://myanimelist.net/profile/Digibro
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