pafy6285
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PO'ed the MB Gernsback from them (among other things) and had no issues. I would say that they are sometimes a few days late (compared to release date of item) when processing and shipping a PO'ed item, but all items I've PO'ed from them were delivered without a hitch. So I posted that I might just get the MB Astraea when it releases (since it requires upfront payment, and I have some POs to pay this month), but since mykombini offered it with just a 50% upfront payment, PO'ed it, lol
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whew, got one from N-Y (got email confirmation). Thought won't make it with that circle of death
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hmmm, have a number of other POs that I need to pay for this month, so not PO'ing this Astraea (though it's really tempting, haha). Also, already have the Type-F so at least I have an Astraea in case it's greatly inflated on release date. Will just get this on release date assuming prices are not that crazy.
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That's due to the September typhoon. Also have N-Y shipments during that period, that took almost a month to actually leave Japan. Their usual exit point point (OSAKA INT) was damaged and thus its operation slowed down (and some packages diverted to TOKYO INT).
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Just got additional fee notification for N-Y. So the rate is for a 12 kg package (which is the expected weight/rate with the brown box).
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My N-Y order is already in preparation status and no message for additional fees yet. Also tried adding the kit to my cart just to check if there are updates in the shipping calculator, and is still the same. Do note that the original shipping estimate was for a 5 kg item as per Japan Post (SAL).
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Wonder how much extra shipping N-Y will ask for this kit (had an estimate shipping charge of Y7300 SAL to be shipped to Canada, so should cover up to 5kg). If gross weight (11.2kg) as per twitter will be followed, SAL rate would be at Y13950. Hoping that they could do away the original brown box since the kit is just 5.5kg.
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Received mine from HLJ, and fortunately no issues with the head lasers. Also lucky that CBSA didn't taxed it (was expecting it to be) even though the full value (25k yen) was declared (used SAL parcel).
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Damn, Gross weight with the brown/carton box is 11.2 kg. Carton box seems to be 5.7kg.
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N-Y seems to be sold out already. Able to get to the order confirmation part, but got a cancelled email
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MB Crossbone teaser:
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GSC really expanded theirs lines the past few years, so I think these delays are something to be expected considering that they try to have consistent high quality releases. But between the delay and Bandai's model of limited quantity items or exclusivity, I'll pick the former.
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Anime-related: Advice for using Yahoo Japan Auctions?
pafy6285 replied to RavenHawk's topic in Anime or Science Fiction
Also take into account the domestic shipping fees. Some postings will not specifically indicate the domestic shipping rate but will just leave the carrier / shipping method they'll use (so you need to familiarize yourself on how to check the rates from those carriers). Additionally, since you mentioned anime item, although not that prevalent like in eBay, there are also counterfeit or at least non-official items (e.g. painted GK copy of an official figure) being posted on YAJ. Usually if you see that the item is originating overseas (in most cases, coming from China), then high chance that it's counterfeit/non-official -
Unfortunately we're currently not their target market / clientele (at least for the Metal Build, DX Chogokin), otherwise they would have a launched PBandai a;ready with the same products being sold on Japan or the other PBandai shops. It will be beneficial for us if they'll expand, but as with any big Japanese conglomerate, they're usually conservative.
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N-Y always have big mark ups for already released items, especially for premium ones such as metal build. Haven't really tracked MB SF pricie on N-Y but from what I can remember a year or two ago, it's already at 50k - 60k range at that time. Checking Mandrake MB SF that's really mint/unopened is currently at 60k, so not surprising that's N-Y's current price for the original MB SF (they are always more expensive for aftermarket items, they're only good for POs).
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YAJ prices for MB SF Soul blue when PO was opened was around 40k,. Right now, I think it would be better to wait if Bandai will do a general release just like the previous Tamashii Nation event items, or just buy the original MB SF which is around the same price point or lower (if used).
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seems like Bluefin have significant MB Eva stocks as most US based sites opened pre-orders for the figure (crunchyroll also opened a PO at $239)
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MB Eva currently available at Mykombini for 24990 (pay later option): https://mykombini.com/en/february-2019/12458-metal-build-evangelion-eva-01-test-type-bandai-spirits-4573102550408.html
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It could be that it's showing time on your local time zone, not Japan time. Mine shows 01:00 which is correct if we follow 1600 Japanese time (I'm on Mountain time)
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Quite excited with MB EVA01 as well. Hopefully PO would not be that crazy. Just leaving here a quick video of the best EVA01 figures ever released (owner of the video also have individual reviews of EVA figures).
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Your most recent Macross or toy purchase! General thread.
pafy6285 replied to Gakken85's topic in Hall Of The Super Topics
Recent arrivals
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Release delayed to September: http://www.goodsmile.info/en/post/4756/Release+Dates+and+Changes+for+August+2018+Products+Scale+Figure+Delay+Apology.html
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I've used MyKombini's online shop not their Ebay shop (Mykombini's own shop have a point system in which you can redeem around 1% of the purchase). Had some orders from MyKombini and never had issues so far, though those are non-exclusive or non-limited items such as some of the PBandai ones. Also, haven't really use Ebay for figure purchase (usually check the shops first, then Proxies, YAJ).
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Mykombini only asked for 50% down but again, let's if they can fulfill. Also tried the proxies but unfortunately I was also late and they reached their limit.
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That's if they post the figures/items you want. For example, PBandai US was launched but seems to be forgotten already for several months. The last exclusive or sought after item posted there was the GFFMC Wing Zero. I heard that they'll revamp the PBandai sites so hopefully it's not just a cosmetic change. Currently, I believe only the PBandai SG, HK and TW sells the same items as the JP counterpart.
