okay, so i can't help but notice the recent 'one piece' 
genga additions that seem to have surfaced in various 
collections. i haven't been as attentive to updates as i 
once was, but i'm fairly sure i didn't miss too much and 
i've been wondering where this sudden wealth has 
come from. so my question is this: what resources 
besides online cel dealers, yahoo japan, and 
mandarake are there for multiple-cut/bulk sketch 
purchases from cg shows (esp. for american 
collectors)? 
i know no competitive collector wants to give away 
specific trade secrets, but a general hint would be nice. 
i feel quite the (albeit willing) chump when i go after a 
single sheet or cut of genga, while knowing there have 
been bulk sets had. so does one strike a deal with 
friends/acquaintances in japan? does one pay dealers 
finders' fees? does one count on private collector 
trades/sales? or are we back to the chibi ninjas? 
i really have no idea and i've often wondered about 
this, what with the onslaught of cg anime filling up my 
favourites list... which is why i'm asking those of you in 
the know. thanks in advance for sating my curiosity!
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