DatterBoy Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Finally gonna join the club and ordered my 1/48 1J. Got the valk and a seperate Strike Armor Set (cuz I had to have the cannon) for 190$ shipped. Was this a good deal, and what have others paid? This is definitely gonna be my only 1/48 and I pray I have the strength to resist a Max and Miriyz cuz I know it's gonna happen... :Dat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Göönk Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 (edited) ordered super VF-1J from HLJ http://www.hlj.com I had to pay 19 800 yen + 5400 yen for shipping Japan->France The customs fees were 51 euros total 242 euros (US$294) (but i expect a few more euros for Yen->euro change) Edited December 12, 2003 by Göönk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montarvillois Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 ordered super VF-1J from HLJ http://www.hlj.comI had to pay 19 800 yen + 5400 yen for shipping Japan->France The customs fees were 51 euros total 242 euros (US$294) (but i expect a few more euros for Yen->euro change) WOW !!!, That a bit expensive. I paid 185$ total shipped from Hong Kong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Göönk Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 no i calculated the US possibility, and it was the same price. So it may be expensive compared to your possibilities, but the price from Japan or USA was the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 the custom fees sucks a lot in France, i've also paid about 50 for it, for my big dan 5400 yen was with EMS or SAL ? Goonk what s your feeling about the toy for the price ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister_e Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 You got a decent deal. Payed a little less than average price. Congrats on the 1/48 1J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 $182.00 shipped on ebay for a 1J FP. Damn these things are pricey!...but I had to have it. I can't wait for it to arrive...Myyy Precioussss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Göönk Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 (edited) 5400 yen was with EMS or SAL ?5400 Yens : it was EMS. I don't remember the price of SAL but I remember that I thought it was worth it and not so much higher (although I don't remember the price)Goonk what s your feeling about the toy for the price ?I am really proud of the toy and I absolutly don't regret a thing.I was aware of the price before ordering, and actually, I wanted it so much I didn't even converted Yen to Euros. I am so happy (God i like this "Gerwalk" position!!) that I will buy a VF-1S very soon to use with the 1J fast pack. I will make a VF-1S TV because I doubt there will be an official one. VF-1S "Roy" is the same in the DYRL movie and TV series. That's a good opportunity I think. $182.00 shipped on ebay for a 1J FP. Damn these things are pricey!...but I had to have it. I can't wait for it to arrive...Myyy Precioussssthe problem with Ebay is you can have a used one, and, I don't trust Ebay sellers Edited December 12, 2003 by Göönk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-1Guy Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 I paid $185 for my 1J FP shipped from Hong Kong. It arrived in 5 business days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scand Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 (edited) 183$ from HK. 190$ is not bad considering you got a seperate FP. Over half of my collection has came off of Ebay and I have yet to get screwed. Edited December 12, 2003 by scand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 I don't have my VF-1J yet....honestly. I don't think I'd pay more than $120 (shipped) for one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurin Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 I don't have my VF-1J yet....honestly. I don't think I'd pay more than $120 (shipped) for one of them. Hehe, then you aren't going to be getting one. Unless it's FP-less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Göönk Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 I paid $185 for my 1J FP shipped from Hong Kong. It arrived in 5 business days. URL ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatterBoy Posted December 12, 2003 Author Share Posted December 12, 2003 You know, I dunno about you guys but I tend to use EBAY as my scale in terms of what I should expect to pay under the assumption that EBAY prices tend to go less than commercial prices. Granted, shipping needs to be considered too, and most of the 48 stuff that comes from overseas vs. the US have outrageous shipping prices ranging from 25-45 bucks. At any rate, I only intend to get one of 48's, and I figure if Yamato may be releasing a 1/48 GBP armor set, the 1/46 Hikaru 1J was the best bet if I'm gonna have only one since it would be the best match for anything that Yamato releases for the 48 line. Also, although the 1J FP comes with an FP of a slightly diff sculpt and color, it doesn't have the strike cannon. If the 1/60's are a measure, a super valk is about $20-$30 cheaper than a strike valk so the difference between getting an armor set with a strike cannon vs one without would make a significant diff in price especially since the strike armor set comes with the nosecone to make a super valk if you so wanted to. With that said, I have not seen a 1J on EBAY go for less than $135 shipped. I have not seen a strile armor set go for less than $65 shipped, and I have not seen a 1J FP go for less than $180 shipped. So doing the match and adding $10 bucks just to get a cannon, I figured 190$ would be a fair price. I'm sure some of you may be able to get better or may have seen better, and the prices are likely gonna drop from 10-30 dollars in the future, but hopefully, I've done the right thing here. Now all I have to do is wait and see if this valk is everything everyone says it is. I'm sure I won't be dissapointed. :Dat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatterBoy Posted December 12, 2003 Author Share Posted December 12, 2003 And while I'm on it.. HOLY CRAP! I've never paid this much for a toy in my life.. and I don't remember seeing toys this pricey when I was but a wee lass... GEEZ! :Dat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Göönk Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 (edited) Twin Moons anime offers non FP 1/48 for 127$ non shipped. How is it possible to have lower price shipped to USA? [EDITED] Ah too late for your answer, I just ordered a VF-1S from Twin Moons 159$ shipped to France ! Too bad they don't have Takatoy stickers in stock. Edited December 12, 2003 by Göönk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 the problem with Ebay is you can have a used one, and, I don't trust Ebay sellers I know what you mean. I got screwed out of $15.00 once, but this particular seller is legit; same guy from whom I purchased my low vis, and that arrived fast, pristine, and relatively cheap. The lesson is: review the seller'd feedback, and if you've delt with a particular one in the past with no problems, then, chances are, you shouldn't have any issues in the future. Besides, I don't think there are many, if any, used FV-1J FP out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRED THE FRENCH Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Ordered mine from Victorshop on Ebay. I paid 189$ for it. It's a fastpack version. And as he declared it as being a used toy on the box, with a 10 $ value, I didn't pay anything when it arrived in France. So, It cost me less than 150 Euros shipping included. Poor goonk, you really paid too much for this toy. When ordering from HLJ, you must ask them to send invoice outside packaging. And to declare your toy as being a used one. This is the only solution for you if you don't want the "douane" to open the box and check what's inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Göönk Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 well maybe I paid a little too much, it's not a big problem though because I don't have a wife and nobody will shout at me And I just oredered a new one, so, you know, I feel good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatterBoy Posted December 12, 2003 Author Share Posted December 12, 2003 well maybe I paid a little too much, it's not a big problem though because I don't have a wife and nobody will shout at me And I just oredered a new one, so, you know, I feel good I have one... she gives me the stink eye... all I can do is frown and look the other way... I am a sad 29 year old man/boy.... hahahaha :Dat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam63 Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 does anyone know what they are going for at frank & beans. thats if they even got them yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turd Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 I've got my VF-1J with FP for US$175. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatterBoy Posted December 14, 2003 Author Share Posted December 14, 2003 shipped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNSpacy Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 VF-1J FP $165 USD Shipped to Canada; no duty/customs; no tax. _______________ UNSpacy Canadian Division Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nightbat Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 Ordered mine from HLJ (it's in the post office now) 150 valk, 37 shipping and 37 customs =224 Euro's Not cheap, but so far HLJ hasn't let me down yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlenhoff Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 189.00 shipped, and got it super quick, maybe before most of the people around here! I don't mind paying the little extra. The seller is MW member, honest, fast, and has great communication skills. Thanks K! Vic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf1j4me Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 $90 (VF1J no fixpacks), friend bought it in HK. Only paid him $60 though, cause I drove him to the airport. Can't wait to go to HK myself next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF Strike Valk Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 $90 (VF1J no fixpacks), friend bought it in HK.Only paid him $60 though, cause I drove him to the airport. Can't wait to go to HK myself next year. Is 90 the retail price in HK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf1j4me Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 $90 is the discounted price. My friend's relative is a good customer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 189.00 shipped, and got it super quick, maybe before most of the people around here! I don't mind paying the little extra. The seller is MW member, honest, fast, and has great communication skills.Thanks K! Vic! Same here! I bought it from VE. Boy was he fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vt102 Posted December 19, 2003 Share Posted December 19, 2003 Same here! I bought it from VE. Boy was he fast. He sure was. Kevin is the best. I even got it before x-mas. A gift for myself. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solscud007 Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 Twin Moons anime offers non FP 1/48 for 127$ non shipped.How is it possible to have lower price shipped to USA? Goonk, Soze is selling 1/48 Hikaru 1S for 110!!!! I bought mine couple of days ago and I love it. of course he lives mear me so we met and I picked it up. But only 10 bucks for shipping. suposedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetLover Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 Hi Solscud007, I am new to this forum, can u tell me what Soze is? Is is a store with a website? Please forgive me for my ignorant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 VF-1 2NV Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 Hi Solscud007,I am new to this forum, can u tell me what Soze is? Is is a store with a website? Please forgive me for my ignorant. He is a member on the boards. Check out the for sale section or Macross dealer announcements! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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