This one has been on my watch list for a very long time, especially this kind of product, the holographic one. The first time I discovered Jimi Agency was when I started to study an artist’s merch on Tumblr (My idol). That’s where I saw for the first time the memo pads from them. It took me a while to find the provider since their name wasn’t posted anywhere on some occasions. As soon as I found their site, I was excited to place an order.

Jimi Agency is a small independent business composed of 2 members in Seoul, South Korea, Jiny and Miso. Both have participated in art conventions and have managed to provide unique products for international services, of which similar products are unlikely reachable outside of Korea.

Jimi Agency offered limited and unique products that were quite expensive but yet managed to impress the client. I noticed that they had some disadvantages the last time I ordered, which made my process a little tedious. Since they are still growing as an independent business, it is likely for them to have a few products to manufacture, compared to a big company like Zazzle or PrinterStudio.

Some Downsides

This is what I’ve experienced. They worked differently from the other independent businesses I had come across and probably, in my perspective, they faced some difficulty or were in the process of organizing themselves. Possible scenarios could be a lack of resources or connections, etc.

• They take orders on specific dates and in specific groups, so you must be updated on every movement.
• Not all products are available at the same time.
• Probably you need to wait a few months for the product to be restocked.
• You must wait months (probably 3 to 5, depending on) to remake new orders and to be shipped.
• Last time I checked, the process of filling out the form and making an order was long, carefully reading each page and choosing the products you needed.

Cost & Shipping

The prices were a bit expensive. One thing that I noticed is that the shipping was included in my total, which was $95 overall, so I can’t recall how much it cost my shipping.

Quality

The quality and materials were amazing, especially the holographic one, which has become a difficult task for me to find.

Quantity

Only bigger quantities, you can still order small quantities, but the prices won’t drop. You can order as much as you want, but each design costs individually.

Communication

They took a little while to reply, no more than 48 hours. In my order, I faced an overwhelming situation where my bank account was compromised. After I filled out the form, I managed to contact them and asked for a couple of days until my status was resolved. They immediately agreed and even tried another method of payment for my convenience, since the primary one wasn’t working out for me.

Overall 4 ☆ 5

In my opinion, this was my most anticipated product ever since I started making merchandise of my artwork. Was it worth the risk? For me, it totally was. After finding out about my economic crisis, these guys tried their best to make things flexible for me and my product traveled from Korea. Probably an experience that I will never forget. So if you are ready for the big leagues, then let me tell you to go for it!

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