Sephiroth Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Thank you in advance to all those who provide links when they go active. I’m waiting for HLJ, but they usually update a little after the other sites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tober Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 1 minute ago, Hiriyu said: I've never purchased from Amiami before. Are the preorder quantities granted "add-to-cart" or "check-out" first? Meaning, will I be racing to enter my card credentials against those of you that already have them saved? Pre-enter all your details or you will be "cart-jacked" for sure. Amiami preorders have literally only last for a few seconds in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyll2 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 (edited) amiami placeholder not loading for me edit: false alarm, it is just a server slowdown Edited July 27, 2018 by chyll2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 So midnight it is (PST) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Just now, jenius said: So midnight it is (PST) Damn i was hoping 11pm. I'm so tired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NW86 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Ill be here till 2am my time...work will be fun tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex GS Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, jenius said: So midnight it is (PST) yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 16,480 Yen is the standard ~15% discount amiami gives on their Bandai preorders. NY should be coming in at under 14,000 yen but there is the extra wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Just now, Slave IV said: 16,480 Yen is the standard ~15% discount amiami gives on their Bandai preorders. NY should be coming in at under 14,000 yen but there is the extra wait... Plus as NY is the last to go, if you miss there you're SOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Sanity is Optional said: Plus as NY is the last to go, if you miss there you're SOL. So true! It's a game of strategy and patience! And F5 skills! Edited July 27, 2018 by Slave IV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batteryoperatedsoul Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Damn, so it is 3AM. Guess I'll go and pretend to sleep in my bed next to my wife and then pretend to get up to go to the bathroom at 2:45 am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrunner Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, Slave IV said: 16,480 Yen is the standard ~15% discount amiami gives on their Bandai preorders. NY should be coming in at under 14,000 yen but there is the extra wait... Yeah I wouldn't want to wait for NY and order just the one from them. It might be ok as a backup because you never know when the PO will be up on their site. And the infamous circle of death... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlenhoff Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 55 min to go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tober Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Do CD Japan still often list early? I don't use them, but it might be worth preparing an account. Payment is upfront and not always discounted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 CDJ doesn't go early and they usually have the worst results from search... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erizai Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 (edited) Hi But now already Japan Time 3pm (Tokyo), google shows Edited July 27, 2018 by erizai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 (edited) CD Japan usually lists around the same time as HLJ, and I actually tend to use them as my secondary preorder source. They don't tend to offer large discounts, and you have to pay up front depending on the payment source, but those details both work in your favor if you don't mind paying a bit more, since the site doesn't get quite as hammered as places like NY and AmiAmi. Edited July 27, 2018 by Chronocidal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent-GHQ Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 (edited) 5 minutes ago, batteryoperatedsoul said: Damn, so it is 3AM. Guess I'll go and pretend to sleep in my bed next to my wife and then pretend to get up to go to the bathroom at 2:45 am. Wouldn't it be easier to tell her the truth? lol QUESTION: So what merchant is the cheapeast?? Edited July 27, 2018 by Agent-GHQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 1 minute ago, Tober said: Do CD Japan still often list early? I don't use them, but it might be worth preparing an account. Payment is upfront and not always discounted. If you use a credit card you don't have to pay until it releases. They will do an authorization charge though. They usually list a bit later and you usually can't search for the link without an email link from them. Their prices are usually a bit higher too. But I like using them when I need to. They pack well, have been reliable and have no hassle cancellations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrunner Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Chronocidal said: They usually list around the same time as HLJ, and I actually tend to use them as my secondary preorder source. They don't tend to offer large discounts, and you have to pay up front depending on the payment source, but those details both work in your favor if you don't mind paying a bit more, since the site doesn't get quite as hammered as places like NY and AmiAmi. To me, Hobby Search is the one that sells out the quickest... I don't think I have ever gotten to a screen where the "pre-order" button was available. At T + 5 seconds, it's already sold out. Edited July 27, 2018 by rdrunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Man, between 1-2 of these, and a pair of Metal Build Gernsbacks, December is gunna be expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 It's been awhile, and I've been lurking for a couple years now, but this I won't be missing this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tober Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, Agent-GHQ said: Wouldn't it be easier to tell her the truth? lol QUESTION: So what merchant is the cheapeast?? For some of us - NO! Nippon Yassan is usually cheapest, initially. Their customer service is usually s**t tho. So if you have a problem, you will be fighting them. Similar situation with Anime Export. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NW86 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Just now, Tober said: For some of us - NO! Nippon Yassan is usually cheapest, initially. Their customer service is usually s**t tho. So if you have a problem, you will be fighting them. Similar situation with Anime Export. AE most times just won't respond at all. I order from them as kind of a last hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 8 minutes ago, Agent-GHQ said: QUESTION: So what merchant is the cheapeast?? NY before shipping and after cheapest shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hiriyu Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Well, whatever happens, this is a fun exercise The last DX-style valk I bought new was a Yamato SV-51 Ivanov more than a decade ago. These insta-preorder hijinks are new to me, but I've got some good IPA on hand and plan to try to have fun with this, regardless of whether I snag one. Thanks for the tip @Tober Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrunner Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 1 minute ago, Tober said: For some of us - NO! Nippon Yassan is usually cheapest, initially. Their customer service is usually s**t tho. So if you have a problem, you will be fighting them. Similar situation with Anime Export. Agree with what you said about N-Y. They also tend to be late on PO's... theirs opened a good hour and a half after the scheduled time. They do have the cheapest *base price*, but they don't offer some of the cheaper shipping options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrhudson311 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 so just to confirm do the sales open 2am or 3am EST? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 1 minute ago, jrhudson311 said: so just to confirm do the sales open 2am or 3am EST? 30 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 1 minute ago, jrhudson311 said: so just to confirm do the sales open 2am or 3am EST? 3. if it was 2 you already missed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Hobby Search used to be one of the first ones with the listing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Just now, sh9000 said: Hobby Search used to be one of the first ones with the listing up. It's weird they missed this time around, then again might mean their pre-order lasts more than 5sec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 1 minute ago, Sanity is Optional said: It's weird they missed this time around, then again might mean their pre-order lasts more than 5sec. They probably decided don't bother listing it, it will just sell out. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikaros3 Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Is the page up for hlj? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent-GHQ Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 So i'm going through stock photos in AmiAmi and the youtube product review with Kawamori and I don't see any missiles!!!!! WTH is this correct guys? I'm thinking.... what if the next run comes with a painted visor or a combo pack with the GBP armor. Gosh.,,,, do I really need another run of 1/48 line again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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