Dustin - Dan C DTM72 on this forum is offering to submit swords for folks who cannot go. See below
"I will have a table at the show, but mainly display. Since I won't be too busy at my table, I would like to offer my service for shinsa to those who cannot attend the show/shinsa in person.
This is how it works;
Your item or items will be mailed to my home address, at least 1 week prior to the show. (sooner is better). You are responsible for the packaging and mailing of the item(s) to me. When you are shipping from your preferred shipping place, pay for the shipping, and pre-pay for the return shipping label. Add this label to the insideof the package prior to sending. If you pre register, please include a copy of the registration and any reply from the NTHK for subimssion times.
https://nthkamerica.com/registration
For swords and koshirae, the initial fee is $200 for me to complete the registration for you, or $100 if you have pre-registered and paid directly to NTHK.
For tsuba and kozuka, kogai, kozuka, menuki, the initial fee is $125 for me to complete the registration for you, or $25 if you have pre-registered and paid directly to NTHK.
My fee covers;
Initial registration of the item(s) for shinsa submission <-- does not apply if you have pre-registered
Receipt and safe storage of item(s). Notification and pictures will be provided to owner upon receipt.
Transportation of item(s) to the show. (driven in a large SUV, no aircraft involved!)
Preparation of item(s) for submission.
Delivery to the shinsa team.
Receipt of the item(s) from shinsa.
Preservation of item(s) and re-packaging for return shipping. I will send photos of the worksheet to owner prior to item re-packaging. Worksheet(s) will be included in the packaging with the item(s).
Transportation of re-packaged item(s) to shipping company, and tracking information provided to item owner.
If the item(s) pass shinsa, that will be an additional $150 fee for the origami, for each item. This can ONLY be paid in cash on the day of submission. Include a check, payable to me, for the $150 and I will pay cash on your behalf at the show. if your item does not pass, I will return your uncashed check with your item.
If you have any additional questions, please message me!"