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Two thumbs up for @505thAirborne for a smooth and pleasant transaction.  He was even kind enough to hold an item for me while I was out on vac.

Shout out to @kkx for same day shipping and a very well-packed item.  If I end up collecting non-canon valks (a strict rule I have for myself), then it's all your fault and I'm gonna have to hunt you down bro... 

And a special thanks to @Sanity is Optional.  With his help, I'm FINALLY the proud owner of the 1/60 YF-21 FAST pack -- something I never thought I'd own without buying the ridiculously expensive booster pack.  He sold them to me separately for a reasonable price, completing 1 of 2 reissued YF-21's I own that didn't come w/ these parts.

Just now, no3Ljm said:

Who knows? Maybe that seller's a member here too. But I guarantee you guys it's not me. 

Why didn't I get any thanks for posting that eBay link?  

 

I was already watching that auction since yesterday (I'm one of the watchers on the list), but if it makes you feel any better:

"...Thanks @no3Ljm for the link.  You rock!!!..." 

2 minutes ago, Checkmate said:

Wow! Get me a Mospeada Yellow?

LOL.  Sorry bud, I just blew the wad on the DX Max.

19 minutes ago, fry said:

I sent the ebay seller an offer and he countered with $285.  Buy it so I don't. lol  You'll have $8 left to spend.

I went ahead and accepted the offer at $285.  I figured it was like found money w/ eBay bucks so even if he never sends me anything I didn't really lose anything.

oh, and @fry, you're welcome... LOL  

Just now, jenius said:

How does one get eBay bucks? Do you need like an eBay credit card or something?

It's been awhile since I've done it but I think you have to activate it in your profile.  You'll start getting 1% back for every purchase and every so often they'll have specials for 5-10% that lasts a day or two.

Just now, fry said:

I sent the ebay seller an offer and he countered with $285.  Buy it so I don't. lol  You'll have $8 left to spend.

Hahaha.  He countered the same for me.

8 minutes ago, gingaio said:

That's what I was thinking. I've got like $3.00 in eBay bucks. I can't even buy a smoothie with that. 

Also, someone correct me if I'm wrong, but eBay Bucks are use-'em-or-lose-'em, right? If so, you might want to spend that $293. 

It's true about the use-'em-or-lose-'em thing.  I'm hesitant in this case because this is a PO.  The valk won't come out until Oct.  eBay only guarantees purchases for 6 months.  If I buy it today, 6 months puts it right at the time of release.  

Even though the dude has 100% rating with 1800 feedback, who's the say he won't run off w/ my $$$.  I won't be able to file a claim w/ eBay by then.

Dammit!  What to do...?

6 minutes ago, Shizuka the Cat said:

How much did you spend on eBay to accumulate $293 in eBay bucks?!  HOLY COW!

I leverage the 10% eBay bucks when they come around.  And it seems like it's progressive, meaning that the more you buy when they offer you the 10% the higher the frequency in offers for 10% eBay bucks.

I bought three $800 scanners (that's already $240 eBay bucks at 10%) and some miscellaneous things this last quarter for work and that's how I accumulated so many eBay bucks.

18 minutes ago, fry said:

I saw this too. Would be slick w/ ebay coupon or ebay bucks to spend.

I've got $293 in eBay bucks to spend by the end of this month.  What are the odds that POs will open up again somewhere for retail price before then.  

Hmmm... decisions, decisions...

Wow, that went really fast.  Less than 2 minutes, I would say.  Still, didn't have to compete with people hammering the website.  

Congrats, my fellow bros who got one.  For those that didn't, I feel your pain...

Just now, jenius said:

I GOT ONE!!!!!

Same here.  FINALLY!  I had emailed AE earlier today and they said it was going to be posted today, but couldn't tell me when.  I had a strange feeling it would be at the same time.

Gone...

16 minutes ago, beatsing said:

cart jacked at hobbysearch, amiami crashed, hlj please update price, cdjapan carjacked, ny ticket, missed amazon cuz I fell asleep.  now markups are redonkulus

I don't feed the scalpers

This ^^ .  You just described my exact situation last night (and I suspect many others too).  First PO I've missed... for ANY toy line I collect.

Only hope I have left is to pray for available stock at release.  I'm willing to pay a markup, but not at the prices that are already advertised for something that won't be out for 5 months.

I'll just show myself to the end of the "if-anyone-has-multiples-preordered-and-would-like-to-help-out-a-fellow-collector" line now.  

PS: Congrats to all those that got one (or two or three or four).  You all SUCK!  

Bump.

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Looking for a Yamato 1/60 VF-1S Roy or Hikaru DYRL with an intact rainbow canopy, preferably under $200.

There are a few on ebay at this price but I'd rather pick one up from a fellow board member first.

With all this VF-4 goodness let's not forgot about the upcoming VF-1D.

Just got an email from Amazon Japan with the following good news:

ご注文いただいた商品と新しいお届け予定日は以下のとおりです。
"HI-METAL R 超時空要塞マクロス VF-1D バルキリー 約140mm ABS&PVC&ダイキャスト製 塗装済み可動フィギュア"
お届け予定日: 2019-04-23 - 2019-04-26

"Dear Customer: We are pleased to report that the item(s) in your order indicated above will be sent sooner than expected. When your order is shipped you will receive an e-mail message confirming the date, contents and method of shipment."

So it does appear to confirm everyone's suspicions that the VF-1D is coming out sooner than expected. 

57 minutes ago, Mechapilot77 said:

Anyone need one of these VF-4?  Seems I had an extra PO'd at amiami they just emailed about.  don't think i want 2.  you ccould have it at my cost.  I don't know if amiami allows me to just ship directly though or if i''d  have to take it and just ship to you after (which would cost more obviously).  anyone know?  haha

I'll take it!

11 hours ago, jenius said:

No, the chronicle 1A, local shops ordered lots because it was going to be a high demand hard to get item.... Then the demand wasn't there. Then, when Hayao was released, very few shops ordered him so he was harder to come by and still sells for much more than Max.

If the Yamato 1/48 TV Max & Kakizaki VF-1A were Chronicles mail-in exclusives, how were local shops able to order them for sale?  I thought the only way to get one was through the Macross Chronicles magazine mail order?  On this very website, under the releases schedule it lists both of these releases as made-to-order.

Not trying to be a smartass... I legitimately want to know because I wasn't in the game back then.  I'm trying to get the elusive Kakizaki but he never pops up for sale so I'm over the moon to hear Max is next because I'm praying that Kaki will be the third release and then I'll finally be able to finish my Vermilion team in 1/48 scale!

Wow, you guys make me feel so much better about my spending habits lately.  Whenever I feel guilty about what I just bought or the inevitable lecture from the warden -- er, I mean wife -- I come to this thread to feel better.   

Speaking of which, two more hard-to-find valks down... only five canon valks left to go in 1/48 or 1/60 scale; too bad the remaining ones are as rare as pink unicorns and cost more than both of my kids' college funds combined! 

PS: Shizuka: your ambiguous comment has my dirty mind wandering, and now I feel like I need to take a long cleansing shower...

The most annoying thing is that I bought one on eBay earlier this week using the 15% coupon.  Thought I scored and finally completed my 1/48's:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamato-Macross-magazine-mail-order-limited-model-1-48-VF-1A-Valkyrie-figure-TV/143166151592?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

But then the next day I saw the exact same item posted on YAJ, same pics and everything:

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/g335320051

The auction had until this morning (Sunday) to close.  I had a feeling the seller was waiting to see how much he could get and then cancel the lower one.  Sure enough, at almost the exact same time as the end of the YAJ, I get an email through eBay from the seller that it was no longer available and offered to send me a similar item or full refund. 

That's not cool.  I used the BIN option on eBay on Tuesday and he should've ended the YAJ listing that day, but he let it ride.  WTF?!

And here's another funny thing: the dude did the same thing with the TV 1/48 Max:

eBay (still active!): https://www.ebay.com/itm/Yamato-Macross-magazine-mail-order-limited-model-1-48-VF-1A-Valkyrie-figure-doll/143166147972?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

YAJ (ended this morning): https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h384218130

I know there's one on Manda right now but looks like it may be missing parts.  Hoping someone here may be bored of theirs and is willing to share it with another collector.

Looking for either Yamato 1/48 VF-1A Hayao Kakizaki TV or DYRL versions.  The TV version was the Macross Chronicles version.  The DYRL is the standard release (green stripe).

Please let me know if you have either one complete and willing to sell.

EDIT: Found DYRL version.

Smooth transaction with @Raya1823 as a seller.  Good communication and fast shipper.  Recommended seller!

 

@dafob  Weren't you trying to downsize your Macross toy collection???

@Shizuka the Cat I did downsize a lot of my collection, but the Virgin Road is one of the last ones I'm missing (and I see it for sale even less than the Ostrich).  Only two more to go (Angel Birds and Cavaliers) and my 1/60's are done!  

PM sent.

Thanks to @Jasonc for a smooth transaction.  Excellent communication and item was shipped out very quickly.

Also, another great transaction with @warrhead, whom I've already done business with numerous times.