Tober Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) Yep, got my in stock notice from AE. Edited July 18, 2013 by Tober Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Someone here said they got a refund from NY before on a pre-order, just can't remember the details. I was able to get one for an RVF-25 order and I know someone else was able to as well. The better the reason you can give for why you want to cancel your order, the more likely they are to go ahead and do it for you. (FYI, saying "I found it at a better price somewhere else" is not a particularly great reason to ask for a refund). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I don't understand the concern, if you no longer want to have business with NY, let them close your account. If you're worried about Tamashii exclusives, make an alternate account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duymon Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) If there's a markup that I'm iffy about I don't even bother preordering. Didn't bother preordering that crazy 210 dollar VF-25 because that's like 250 shipped O_o Cancelling preorders like that and using NY as a "just in case" ordering method and then screwing them on stock they may have already secured is mean, and will most likely have them change their preorder policy to anime-export / Cd Japan style later on. Edited July 18, 2013 by Duymon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grymg Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 So is HLJ getting two batches? One shipping now like AE and another in August? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 If there's a markup that I'm iffy about I don't even bother preordering. Didn't bother preordering that crazy 210 dollar VF-25 because that's like 250 shipped O_o Cancelling preorders like that and using NY as a "just in case" ordering method and then screwing them on stock they may have already secured is mean, and will most likely have them change their preorder policy to anime-export / Cd Japan style later on. It maybe mean, or even unethical, but Money is Money, and the world economy sucks. When there's a over 100$ difference on a 130$ item.. Yeah don't care about mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Nooooooooo. How did i miss this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 i agree. stop defending NY who mark up prices within hours of pre-orders to take advantage of peoples fear due to the lack of stock. then they go through local shops to get their supply later. if they choose to mark them up before banking on low supply + people's fears of missing one. then it's fair game that they lose pre-orders when scalper no longer is needed and if they start asking people to pay upfront well then just pay for it up front... since you're not going to cancel anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrentonx Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 AE just asked me to pay for shipping! My VF-25F is on it's way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anime52k8 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) Not to derail the thread too much, but I just wanted to take a quick trip down memory lane. 5 years, 9 threads, 433 pages, and 14,905 individual posts ago: :edit: it's really amusing looking back at all the discussion/arguments trying to rationalize the design decisions bandai made on the v1 DX-25's when it turns out Bandai just didn't know how to build a decent Valk toy 5 years ago, and with enough time and effort it totally was possible to build a toy that was unequivocally better than their model attempt. Edited July 18, 2013 by anime52k8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 An atrocity!!!! It burns my retina. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Bandai made such a huge improvement on the renewal version. Now if only they could solve the problem of the self loosening hips and shoulders and add hard points on the wings, it would be the perfect VF toy. (Oh, and produce enough so that scalpers don't drive up the price) Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormshadow0621 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Missed it last evening...was too busy camped out for Masterpiece SW. Oh well, did get SW this morning so guess it's a not too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grymg Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I had a SW in my cart during the sporadic restocks in the morning but screen blanked once I hit submit order. Oh well. Still have the Takara version anyway. I have a feeling there is a huge stock coming. Just look at Acid Storm. Gone in a couple hours, yet Thundercracker lasted months. So huge stock is bound to come up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benbot Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 It would be perfect already if it were 1/60 scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaitouSad Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Just got my notice from Hobby Search Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikuro Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 It would be perfect already if it were 1/60 scale. But the renewals ARE 1/60 scale.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valk-1S Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Out at Amazon JP marketplace, selling at retail plus 5% Japan sales tax, 14,700 Yen. Good sign that the high mark up price of DX MF range may be over. http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/B0058LT9GC/ref=s9_simh_gw_p21_d7_i1?pf_rd_m=AN1VRQENFRJN5&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=0P7CARGY7GHPK3CK0QAW&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=463376756&pf_rd_i=489986 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royard Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 The only thing speculative is vf-27 now. While vf-25f was highly sought after, many people had it before the re-release. vf-27 super is the only popular character that has the first renewal release this year. Hopefully bandai will produce more vf-27 than rvf-25. but the high price of 20000 may deter some people from buying multiples. We will see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinello Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 HS on sale 12600 yen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Go! http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10153639 ::edit:: Or not. Was there when I copied link, gone by the time it was pasted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Magnus Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I had a SW in my cart during the sporadic restocks in the morning but screen blanked once I hit submit order. Oh well. Still have the Takara version anyway. I have a feeling there is a huge stock coming. Just look at Acid Storm. Gone in a couple hours, yet Thundercracker lasted months. So huge stock is bound to come up. I got the acid storm too, I didn't bother with soundwave because I have the Takara too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 AmiAmi just sent me a payment request, so they're on their way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamutzyro Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Just received invoice from ny. Nothing from otacute. Anyone receive invoice from otacute? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typhoon Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Already received a "preperation in progress" from NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) I got acid storm and SW last night. I missed the restock at HLJ. I got my NY invoice notice just now... I'm seriously considering asking them to cancel it. If they cancel all my preorders and shut down my account.. oh well. I haven't had a hard time securing preorders in the last few months and I haven't needed NY nearly as much. It's just way too high to pay 250+ bucks to ship a 140 dollar toy. It sort of made sense back when that might be the only chance to get one but...things have changed in the market. I used to defend NY but they aren't changing with the times to stay competitive. Anyway, I've got like a week to decide. It's funny to note too. I got an invoice to buy my SRC gunbuster limited last week and I've got until the 27th to pay. I got the Alto invoice tonight and they are giving me til the 25th. Edited July 19, 2013 by Gakken85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I have an order with NY for the 25f reissue that I'm planning on canceling, does anyone here still want one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Magnus Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I got my payment notice from NY also and I am reconsidering as well. But I still want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormshadow0621 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 I have an order with NY for the 25f reissue that I'm planning on canceling, does anyone here still want one? How much did you get it for? If it's not the 21000 yen markup, I might be interested. In the Bay Area too...so shipping or local pickup would be easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupin The Third Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 RVF-25 is back in stock at HLj for those looking for a good price: http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN980713/Sci Nice to finally see that Bandai seems to be giving a crap! No more $200+ NY nonsense! Now just bring on the VF-25S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 That's a good sign, I just need them to add more 27's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Got my payment request from NY today for the 25F. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Just got notice from CD Japan that my other 25F has shipped. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grymg Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 RVF-25 is back in stock at HLj for those looking for a good price: http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN980713/Sci Nice to finally see that Bandai seems to be giving a crap! No more $200+ NY nonsense! Now just bring on the VF-25S And it's just "order stop" too, not "discontinued". So there may be more put up on the site in the near future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikos0311 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Just got charged for both of my vf-25f altos!! Woooot!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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