Longer answer than usual:
I went with Showz/ Gundamnit for my Pose+ preorder.
I've purchased a lot from them over the years, and they've aleays been pretty reliable. If I've needed a replacement part on a purchase, they've gotten it for me.
For the US based, there is no sales tax, and the "shipping cost" is really just code for "tariff surcharge." They're also really good about not charging anytjing rxtra unless they absolutely have to.
Lastly, showz/gundamnit (same parent company, slightly different merchandise focusrs- the Legioss is on Gundamit) offers one other avenue that I plan to take full advantage of-
The Pose+ requires a $30 deposit, with the balance due about two weeks before the item hits the warehouse. Showz also sells "coins" which are basically gift certificates you can bank on your account- coins can be spent on any purchase on the site. It's store credit. But its also a convienient way to throw a little bit monthly towards the Legioss between now and April and more or less have it paid off by the time it gets here.
Timewise, Showz is pretty fast. You'll have it a month or two before any of the US retailers. They are a little bit slower than some of the other Hong Kong locations (likely due to sheer inventory).
They do have more expedited shipping options at additional cost. Most things I've ordered from them (including some things the size of the Alpha Fighter) take about three weeks from shipdate to in hand.
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Link:
https://gundamit.com/pose-metal-series-mospeada-1-28-afc-01h-