Gakken85 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) Sometimes people will slip things past them. When they buy a used toy, it's not like they can transform it and check every detail at the counter. That would take hours. I bought some super parts once that had a loose thruster. I'm sure the seller didn't mention it, and they didn't know. Considering he probably only got $20 or 30 bucks for it... BTW, These bundles are safe: I had the Kaki and it was fine. They came out in 2010 or so. Edited October 12, 2013 by Gakken85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 I'm pretty sure all non-window boxed bundles are safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Focker Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Sometimes people will slip things past them. When they buy a used toy, it's not like they can transform it and check every detail at the counter. That would take hours. I bought some super parts once that had a loose thruster. I'm sure the seller didn't mention it, and they didn't know. Considering he probably only got $20 or 30 bucks for it... that might be the case for fast selling, low value and/or widely available items where Mandarake has a "buy from seller" price range and they set the selling price. but for rare and/or high value items, i think it's more like consignment basis. the seller brings in the item and specifies a desired selling price and Mandarake takes a % cut if it sells. i posit this because i've observed items that have no apparent or significant differences in condition (in many cases MIB) being posted with different selling prices, sometimes very different prices. Sheryl Nome figures for example can range from 15 to 25k yen, and the even rarer ones have been priced as "cheap" as 60k and as high as 120k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSenpai Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 I'm sure Mandarake sells stuff every now and then with damage that was not noted in the listing. When you deal in secondhand goods, it's bound to happen periodically. But I've never had any problems with them, and based on other people's experiences as reported in the forum, it seems to be a rare occurrence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) Got my VF-X. It's pretty amazing the condition on the box. Super crisp lines. I don't think the tabs have even been opened. Really happy with it. Should get my Low viz in a few days Moved to new purchase thread Edited October 21, 2013 by Gakken85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) vf-x? don't know that one... jk gak, awesome pick up... Edited October 14, 2013 by davidwhangchoi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 yeah, I love this thing. I just have the box in my detolf. haha. So minty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACROSS25 Posted October 14, 2013 Share Posted October 14, 2013 Lucky..... !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted October 15, 2013 Author Share Posted October 15, 2013 A nice Maiden Japan BMF Arm Cannon would bring back some dignity to this poor guy..... Yamato 1/60 YF-19 V1 with Fold Booster and Fast Pack Parts combo set: 16500 JPY http://page4.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/d147763833 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon18 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 There're V1 19s all over mandarake at that price range last I checked. All the V1s are really dropping in price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmkjr Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) There're V1 19s all over mandarake at that price range last I checked. All the V1s are really dropping in price. That one has the fold booster and fast pack included though. Similar on mdrake: http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-1391327.html Edited October 15, 2013 by wmkjr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Focker Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 i'm selling mine with the foldbooster for lower than that, even lower if i keep the foldbooster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close313 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Anyone likey a VF-4g for 35000 yen http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-1228734.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barurutor Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/auc-terraformer/item/200000039234/ Roy v2 VF-1S TV with option parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Saw that VF-4. Looks like they are going for under 400 these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon18 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 VF-X at yahoo japan. There're 2 VF-Xs for bids. http://page4.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/d147886913 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Yeah I saw that. I think one ends in 20 hours or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbrain Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 VF-1A with super & strike parts for $150 or Elintseeker for $220.. been looking at them both for a few days. (I am an old schooler with no 1/60 v2's yet) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 VE-1 is safe, the two VF-1A's on a Mandrake more then likely have broken shoulders. Plus the VE-1 , the bird is the word! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close313 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 VE-1 is safe, the two VF-1A's on a Mandrake more then likely have broken shoulders. Plus the VE-1 , the bird is the word! Ugh i actually want to buy one of those 1A's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Wait it out, they usually show up for 12,000 yen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgmalheiros Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I'm note sure if the price is good, but right now there is an used VF-19 Kai at Amiami, at 16740 yen: http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=TOY-RBT-1463 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSenpai Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I'm note sure if the price is good, but right now there is an used VF-19 Kai at Amiami, at 16740 yen: http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=TOY-RBT-1463 I think you can find it cheaper at HKCollectibles: http://www.hkcollectibles.com/macross-robotech/6958-vf-19-fire-valkyrie-basara-nekki.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close313 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Not sure if this is the right place to talk about this, from what I can tell, Mandarake Fukuoka apparently sent my Roy to another person I believe he/she is saying that they arranged it to be returned to them. Anyone has encountered this before? I will be sending the international an email because the staff at Fukuoka is not really fluent in english. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gakken85 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Never happened to me.. but I'd be pissed haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSenpai Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Not sure if this is the right place to talk about this, from what I can tell, Mandarake Fukuoka apparently sent my Roy to another person I believe he/she is saying that they arranged it to be returned to them. Anyone has encountered this before? I will be sending the international an email because the staff at Fukuoka is not really fluent in english. So THAT's why I had a random box from Mandarake show up on my doorstep today! Thanks! J/K... never had that happen before. Their international e-mail account seems pretty responsive though, from the few times I've had to e-mail them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancalot Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Not sure if this is the right place to talk about this, from what I can tell, Mandarake Fukuoka apparently sent my Roy to another person I believe he/she is saying that they arranged it to be returned to them. Anyone has encountered this before? I will be sending the international an email because the staff at Fukuoka is not really fluent in english. hasn't happen to me ...and ive been ordering heaps from them in the last month .... Well hopefully you get it , or they going to refund you ? well that sucked either way , the waiting and then to found out that it happen Well eventually it will get to you and then at least you got an interesting story to go with this purchase .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close313 Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Thanks for the replies guys, im waiting for the international's reply now. Looks like im the unlucky one. I am partial to a refund so it can fund my other current purchase from them but i really want that SSP Roy after a risky move of cancelling my arcadia order at amiami. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I just spent 400$ on a sealed VT1 v2. Well 389$ shipped. Feels like I just had sex with a hot dominatrix. Ouch but yeaaaa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmkjr Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I just spent 400$ on a sealed VT1 v2. Well 389$ shipped. Feels like I just had sex with a hot dominatrix. Ouch but yeaaaa. Is that the one on ebay? Still one left with free shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skullmilitia Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Yes, he's got one left. I forgot I had eBay bucks so I only paid like 350$. Worth it to me. I've been searching for one for almost two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro_BS-AS Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Hi guys. Wasn´t some people looking for one of those? http://www.hkcollectibles.com/macross-robotech/7036-vf-1s-unpainted-kit-1-60.html 60 U$S for an unpainted 1/60 Yamato Kit? I mean, It seems like a quite good price... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barurutor Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 for the optional parts alone it's a good price, not to mention replacement/mod parts for your painted valks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
close313 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I guess it's time to make another custom valk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 vf-27 sold for 12000yen http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-1371621.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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