Limbo Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 I ordered an extra 1/48 FP from HLJ, and trying to save some cash, I selected SAL rates (1,280 yen) instead of EMS (2,800 yen). It was shipped about 2 weeks ago, so by now I'm almost stalking the postman and planning a stealthing mission to the post office to search "my precious"... Does anybody have any prior experience with SAL? What is average for delivery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mslz22 Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 I got my 1/48 fast packs in 12 days, however I live close to New York City, and I know it does depend alot on how much mail goes through your part of the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmvogel Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 I would think you'll be getting it soon. The last thing I ordered (parts for my Low Viz) from HLJ took only 10 days for SAL shipping (I live in central PA). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007-vf1 Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 (edited) Too bad people always asks after the fact, once they made the "mistake". To use SAL shipping from overseas is not highly recomended; some times it takes forever, and ever. Once, I paid surface shipping from Asia it took 1 month and 3 days to get here. I used fast shipping from HLJ after they have changed their shipping system/service and it took just about a week to get here. In the other hand I have also paid express shipping from Canada, just around the border close to home, and it takes over a week to get here. An extraordinary example is Monkey Nugget (Rob) from Japan, same fast shipping service.... and I am not exagerating here, 3-4 days or less..!!(that includes customs 'drag' time). How does he do it? I always wonder. Edit; I forgot to say I live in Virginia, west of Washington DC. Edited September 17, 2003 by 007-vf1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratos Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Mine came in 14 days from HLJ(I am in California) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limbo Posted September 17, 2003 Author Share Posted September 17, 2003 I'm in south Florida... It will probably be here next week... Oh well... Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chowser Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 SAL is Surface Air Lift. If the plane is full, the mail doesn't go out and has to wait for the next available. Once, it took me 5 weeks to get something that was sent SAL from Hong Kong. Now, I chose EMS if I am ordering from overseas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 I ordered a couple of Bandai 1/55s from them not long ago and it took 10 days for the items to reach me, and I live in Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uxi Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 (edited) I'm on day 14 today (Southern California) and haven't gotten my 1/48 FP yet. Not that big of a deal, but I can't wait to get them! The saved money is worth the wait for me as I have my VF-19A to tide me over until then. EDIT: Well next time i'll check the mail before typing such things. Was there literally right after posting this for I dont' know how long. Edited September 18, 2003 by Uxi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motley Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 SAL is a mixed bag. i've had HLJ shipments take three weeks, and then my last one came in one week. for the price, i think SAL is worth it, i miss the UPS, but not that much. the other option, EMS is probably faster, but its so much more expensive that i don't think its worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HG Blows Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 I live in SoCal, and I've had three orders from HLJ since they quit using UPS. So far my orders have taken 22 days, 24 days, and 20 days. I hate it, I used to get my stuff in less than a week back in the UPS days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-19 Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 I've always used SAL to get my stuff from HLJ (but that may change with some large orders coming up). Generally I've experienced exactly 14 days from shipping to my grubby paws. However one shipment took a month, and I had to call Canada Post to see if they got my shipment (FYI they did, and it showed up the next day). I haven't had anything broken via SAL (thanks Yamato for all that "dead space" in the packaging! ) yet... Do the math, sometimes EMS is worth it. An example is the MG Ex-S Gundam. The SAL shipping rate is 5000 yen (at least for me... I pay the estimate). The EMS shipping rate is 5400 yen. Hmm... Pay another 4-6 bucks in shipping, and see your item in your lifetime... I think it's worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechafan Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Normally for me it is 14 days. I live in Maryland, USA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-1Guy Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Mine both took around 4 weeks. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
007-vf1 Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 I live close to New York City, and I know it does depend alot on how much mail goes through your part of the country. Yeah, is funny how it seem East coasters get their shipping in less days than the West coasters; and they live closer to Japan... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSJ23 Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 I'm on day 14 today (Southern California) and haven't gotten my 1/48 FP yet. So Cal also, but I'm only on day 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLoneWolf Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 I live in Maryland and it takes me an average of 3 weeks. Like other people said, the wait can vary depending on the planes load. SAL is alright, but stay away from it during the christmas season. I've heard that EMS through HLJ isn't that great either since you'll have to wait for HLJ to process and ship out your order, which can sometimes take longer than the actual EMS delivery time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treatment Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 I live in SoCal, and I've had three orders from HLJ since they quit using UPS. So far my orders have taken 22 days, 24 days, and 20 days. I hate it, I used to get my stuff in less than a week back in the UPS days. is that true? last time i ordered from hlj, they were still using ups and it always took a week or so. i'm a little discouraged with this SAL-stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabbit Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 It took 2-3 weeks last time, it is reasonable. And if you order anything, do mail HLJ to ask them to fill the mailing package with enough protective materials. Both my 1/60 valks were packed in a selfmade tight fit box with no bubble wrap at all and suffered some bumps on the corners. I was not pleased. Maybe they thought mailing to a backwater country in Europe wasn't even worth procesing the order in a proper way or discount items always get this treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uxi Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 Heh, would figure as soon as I opened my mouth... er keyboard... that when I went to the door saw the FP sitting there for who knows how long! Two thumbs up definately. After playing with the FP, think the boosters go on a little too tight... but that's for another thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-18S Hornet Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 I ordered an extra 1/48 FP from HLJ, and trying to save some cash, I selected SAL rates (1,280 yen) instead of EMS (2,800 yen).It was shipped about 2 weeks ago, so by now I'm almost stalking the postman and planning a stealthing mission to the post office to search "my precious"... Does anybody have any prior experience with SAL? What is average for delivery? I know how you feel, I stalked the UPS driver just to get my hands on the first 1/48 VF-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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