HardlyNever Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 21 minutes ago, eggy99 said: wow no discount at all from Amiami this time. Yeah, just checked order history. The Hikaru went up for preorder for 16,480 JPY at AmiAmi. Now, we're technically getting less, and paying more? I really don't want to have to stop using AmiAmi, as I've enjoyed their business the most. But what's with the price hike? Is that how much it will be at most/all retailers? Smaller production run, maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) Oh please dont bandai. Anything but not a smaller production run for the 2nd 1/48.... Maybe ami got a nice deal the last time since hikaru was a first run. But thats pure speculation...i was looking forward too to ami, but lets see now... Edited April 8, 2019 by seti88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 They know it's going to be a hot item and sell out fast, so what's the incentive for discounting it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathans82 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 8 minutes ago, Checkmate said: @nathan_s82 and @Sandman ah, fellow PST'ers! Hello! Hello fellow Californian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggy99 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 1 minute ago, HardlyNever said: Yeah, just checked order history. The Hikaru went up for preorder for 16,480 JPY at AmiAmi. Now, we're technically getting less, and paying more? I really don't want to have to stop using AmiAmi, as I've enjoyed their business the most. But what's with the price hike? Is that how much it will be at most/all retailers? Smaller production run, maybe? It must've been promotional pricing that Bandai offered to Amiami for the 1J, which probably also attributes to why they allowed a preorder limit of 2 for 1J, when normally it is always 1. The 1A Max is limited to 1 this time as usual. My feeling is a lower production run. and It's going to hard to secure a preorder this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardlyNever Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, Lolicon said: They know it's going to be a hot item and sell out fast, so what's the incentive for discounting it? Wasn't the Hikaru a pretty much guaranteed hot seller? And discounting it means I'm more likely to buy it from them and not some other retailer... They can do what they want, ofc, just a bit disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 You guys should all be angry and refuse to buy this thing at anywhere near MSRP... it'll make my night a lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 that will never happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, eggy99 said: It must've been promotional pricing that Bandai offered to Amiami for the 1J, which probably also attributes to why they allowed a preorder limit of 2 for 1J, when normally it is always 1. The 1A Max is limited to 1 this time as usual. My feeling is a lower production run. and It's going to hard to secure a preorder this time. Occam's razor, people. 3 minutes ago, HardlyNever said: Wasn't the Hikaru a pretty much guaranteed hot seller? And discounting it means I'm more likely to buy it from them and not some other retailer... They can do what they want, ofc, just a bit disappointing. Given the nature of Bandai preorders, people will buy it wherever they can get it, discount or not. You may not have a choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwhangchoi Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 what's going on tonight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolicon Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, jenius said: You guys should all be angry and refuse to buy this thing at anywhere near MSRP... it'll make my night a lot easier. I second that motion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, davidwhangchoi said: what's going on tonight? nothing.....go back to sleep... Edited April 8, 2019 by seti88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwhangchoi Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, seti88 said: nothing.....go back to sleep... ah cool, i thought something was going to drop tonight. Edited April 8, 2019 by davidwhangchoi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) nah...its just a 1/48 TV max... Edited April 8, 2019 by seti88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Haha, so AmiAmi is pulling a NY move before the preorder even opens by charging more right off the bat huh? Oh well, I guess that’s how it’s going to be going forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwhangchoi Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) 1 minute ago, seti88 said: nah...its just a 1/48 max... in before someone asks if amiami charges upfront Edited April 8, 2019 by davidwhangchoi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps99042 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 After all the craziness the past few preorders, I'm just going straight to CDJ for this. I always end up going to them after all the other sites crash when I'm on the order confirmation page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti88 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 7 minutes ago, davidwhangchoi said: in before someone asks if amiami charges upfront 5 minutes ago, ps99042 said: After all the craziness the past few preorders, I'm just going straight to CDJ for this. I always end up going to them after all the other sites crash when I'm on the order confirmation page. I think amazon JP was looking good for US folks last time for hikkie's 1J.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slave IV Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, ps99042 said: After all the craziness the past few preorders, I'm just going straight to CDJ for this. I always end up going to them after all the other sites crash when I'm on the order confirmation page. Yeah but hth does anyone find the preorder listings at CDJ? I’ve never been able to get the search on that site to turn up anything until it’s too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Completely forgot I got birthday points at CDJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 28 minutes ago, jenius said: You guys should all be angry and refuse to buy this thing at anywhere near MSRP... it'll make my night a lot easier. I'm with Jenius. No pre-order protests are on (for you guys...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Also don't pre-order from CDJ, they never deliver... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Good night guys! Good luck on the PO tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyll2 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 35 minutes ago, jenius said: You guys should all be angry and refuse to buy this thing at anywhere near MSRP... it'll make my night a lot easier. yeah guys, hahahahahahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesXavier Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Some if not most of the whiners will still end up staying up and trying their luck to get a few POs in. I’d be happy if they got turned off by the price and don’t buy. Makes it easier for the rest of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkx Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 9 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: Good night guys! Good luck on the PO tonight. Is peer pressure not strong enough to "make" you get one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwynne Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Oh god, do I really need this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathans82 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 2 hours to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwhangchoi Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) 1 hour eh daylight savings, just remembered Edited April 8, 2019 by davidwhangchoi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Just now, davidwhangchoi said: 1 hour 2 hours. It is currently 2pm in Japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwhangchoi Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Just now, Shizuka the Cat said: 2 hours. It is currently 2pm in Japan don't you have to sleep/study? i thought you have an exam in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Just now, davidwhangchoi said: don't you have to sleep/study? i thought you have an exam in the morning I have a paper due... which I finished a few hours ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orindlt Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 That doesn't sound very procrastinatory. I finished writing a large number of books and papers by ensuring that everything was only finished at the extreme last minute ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwhangchoi Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, Shizuka the Cat said: I have a paper due... which I finished a few hours ago. nice! feels good to finish. i used to go to 88 on breaks and get the indian there. i hope you change your mind and get one. good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shizuka the Cat Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Just now, davidwhangchoi said: nice! feels good to finish. i used to go to 88 on breaks and get the indian there. i hope you change your mind and get one. good luck! The 1/48 is just soooo big. I don't know. It is Max, but.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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