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Post by krimpov on Aug 31, 2016 16:06:14 GMT -5
so what other options are there? Other retailers who are willing to jump through hoops to get them, like Nippon-Yasan, Angolz, Anime-Export, Big Bad Toy Store (US), Toy-Wave, eBay resellers, etc. Goodshipped on eBay was quite reliable (and still is, according to his feedback), but I haven't bought anything from him in a while. Fewture also has a list of a few international partners who carry their products : artstorm.co.jp/Foreign_country.htmlLooks like most of them are wholesale distributors, though. I'm quite sure there was an online store from Singapore on that list, but it's not anymore. I checked Fewture's website and the new chrome Mazinger and Energer are indeed Fewture Direct releases.
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Post by jaylive on Aug 31, 2016 16:10:43 GMT -5
Sigh..then i have to go with AE and pray for the best. i cant do that. too much money to risk.
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Post by jaylive on Aug 31, 2016 16:13:46 GMT -5
i wonder how much the bbts markup is gonna be. they seem like my only option. sigh.
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Post by BIGFIRE on Aug 31, 2016 17:17:34 GMT -5
Awe man!!!! You've got to be kidding me. So right now AE is the only choice? Dag!!
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Post by S_Gokin on Aug 31, 2016 17:18:17 GMT -5
AE its order it late this month so if something goes wrong PayPal will get your back, even if you order it now hopefully it will be safe even with Fewture delays
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Post by greengetterguy on Aug 31, 2016 17:40:49 GMT -5
Good advice
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Post by tturbozx66 on Aug 31, 2016 17:58:42 GMT -5
You have 180 days with paypal to file a claim. I've order plenty of stuff from AE. Their communication is poor but they always come through.
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Post by S_Gokin on Aug 31, 2016 21:43:48 GMT -5
yes but lately most of us had some horrible experience with AE, from very poor packaging, damage boxes and missing parts, with 0 customers service they only way they replay back to you is after you file a claim
and this is Fewture something is going to happen, i know they are improving with their packaging but still for me i want the peace of mind i dont want to be worried till the figure arrive
its sad AE was the first online store i order from and my favorites but now i cant say the same i only deal with them when i really have to
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Post by BIGFIRE on Sept 1, 2016 12:06:26 GMT -5
I see that these are now up for preorder on Angolz now. I would go that route but they want money up front too.
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Post by S_Gokin on Sept 1, 2016 13:53:26 GMT -5
I see that these are now up for preorder on Angolz now. I would go that route but they want money up front too. they charge money in front for the figure AND the shipping cost at the same time
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Post by BIGFIRE on Sept 1, 2016 14:04:15 GMT -5
I see that these are now up for preorder on Angolz now. I would go that route but they want money up front too. they charge money in front for the figure AND the shipping cost at the same time You are absolutely right!! I totally forgot about that part!! I preordered the Fewture Shin Getter 1 Repaint from them and they did charge me shipping right off the back. They are $30 more expensive than AE too!!
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Post by greengetterguy on Sept 2, 2016 12:16:38 GMT -5
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Post by greengetterguy on Sept 2, 2016 12:41:48 GMT -5
Correction! Super saver shipping option from BBTS is only $5.50!?!? So in total, its "only" $325.49?!?
Now that makes it much easier then near $300 id get charged if i were to get it from no guarantee overseas shop.
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Post by BIGFIRE on Sept 2, 2016 13:04:21 GMT -5
I was about to go ballistic when I saw the price on BBTS compared to the Japanese sites but then I did the math using Angolz because show you the shipping up front too. It turns out to be a cost savings of about $30 coming BBTS.
AE is definitely the cheapest published price minus the unknown shipping cost. And then there's the possibility of bad packing and the money up front.
I chose BBTS because of the experience I've had with them and the cost savings.
Thanks GGG!!
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Post by tturbozx66 on Sept 2, 2016 13:12:18 GMT -5
Using the current exchange rate AE has this for about $250 shipped. No way I am paying $300+ for this.
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Post by jaylive on Sept 2, 2016 14:58:12 GMT -5
tough pill to swallow man. +100 bucks for both. jeez.
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Post by BIGFIRE on Sept 2, 2016 15:18:42 GMT -5
tough pill to swallow man. +100 bucks for both. jeez. I know. I know. It's killing me.
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Post by S_Gokin on Sept 2, 2016 19:34:39 GMT -5
BBTS is awesome if you live in the states, however if you are an international customers they have limited shipping methods the best one for me was UPS and when i got the item the box was damaged and the accessories were every where expect their original place in the plastic tray so i keep them as the last choice ever also this is Fewture so delays are expected
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Post by chogokinsnake on Sept 3, 2016 0:38:31 GMT -5
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Post by S_Gokin on Sept 4, 2016 22:58:48 GMT -5
im starting to have 2nd thoughts about this, what will the final product will looks like black chrome like the one on the expo or like the official photos with shiny chrome
both look good but i would love it more if it was black chrome
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