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Post by tetsuryu on Dec 16, 2014 7:15:38 GMT -5
And to think, I bought mine from amiami.
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Post by bubbleyekid on Dec 16, 2014 21:27:50 GMT -5
So I got my Trider today from Amazon. I paid $139 or so plus tax for it. I opened the box and the toy box is dinged on 4 corners and some minor scratches. The box has never been opened. Should I return it to Amazon and get a replacement? I wonder if the reason is they are cheap is because the art box is not perfect. Oh and the price has gone down to $134.50 today. Chachi, did you get yours already? How is the condition of the toy box?
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Post by mpchi on Dec 16, 2014 21:47:08 GMT -5
Amazon hasn't been good on shipping items with care from what I can tell. When I bought blu-rays from them, they no longer use cardboard shipping package, but just dump the Blu-ray in a bubble envelope. The Blu-ray sleeves almost always get crushed and dinged. I no longer buy things from them if it is something I care for the packaging (limited edition stuff, toys with nice boxes). They are not like other toy shops that handle things with care and put good stuffing to protect the goods. Its just an assembly line of a gigantic retail warehouse with random workers filling orders of all kinds. Though the price is hard to beat sometimes.
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Post by bubbleyekid on Dec 16, 2014 21:56:02 GMT -5
Mpchi, thanks for your thoughts.
I checked HLJ and this toy is currently on sale for USD $107 with USD $38 for EMS shipping to the US. I know they pack toys really well... Maybe I will get this from them instead. Costs the same pretty much compared to Amazon since they charges sales tax.
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Post by greengetterguy on Dec 17, 2014 15:39:57 GMT -5
131 at Amazon right now!!!
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Post by Mechanical Flesh on Dec 17, 2014 15:51:48 GMT -5
Christmas sale of some sort? There are a lot of discounts going on these days... too bad I'm focused on something else now no Trider for me this year.
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Post by zman on Dec 17, 2014 19:57:52 GMT -5
131 at Amazon right now!!! How low can it go?
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Post by treatment on Dec 18, 2014 16:09:06 GMT -5
Just checked amzn and Trider's at US$126.60 now. Hope it falls further down to $50...
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Post by zman on Dec 18, 2014 18:42:08 GMT -5
Just checked amzn and Trider's at US$126.60 now. Hope it falls further down to $50... LOL @ $50 I'll take one at the $100-$120 range. Even though it's free shipping, I would have to pay sales tax
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Post by surlyj on Dec 18, 2014 20:14:32 GMT -5
If daltanious can go to $40, anything can happen. Daltanious was certainly a more popular release than Tryder.
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Post by OzmaLee on Dec 18, 2014 20:47:18 GMT -5
So tempted to get a second copy. If only I didn't have the GX-68 and the 40th Anniversary Maz coming at the end of the month. Like most of you, December is a very expensive month with all the gifts we buy for our loved ones and I have a pretty big family. =)
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Post by chachipower on Dec 18, 2014 23:19:01 GMT -5
I bought my first one for $199 from BBTS buy box is perfect. Then day after I receive it its on sale at amazon. Then i bought another. Then I saw it dropped again so I requested refund of difference. Just checked amzn and Trider's at US$126.60 now. Hope it falls further down to $50... LOL @ $50 I'll take one at the $100-$120 range. Even though it's free shipping, I would have to pay sales tax
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Post by chachipower on Dec 18, 2014 23:21:27 GMT -5
Not yet, should have it by tomorrow I think. Will update then So I got my Trider today from Amazon. I paid $139 or so plus tax for it. I opened the box and the toy box is dinged on 4 corners and some minor scratches. The box has never been opened. Should I return it to Amazon and get a replacement? I wonder if the reason is they are cheap is because the art box is not perfect. Oh and the price has gone down to $134.50 today. Chachi, did you get yours already? How is the condition of the toy box?
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Dec 18, 2014 23:31:07 GMT -5
OK, so who was the RJ member that told me that Trider would be super hot that supply would likely run out. He was so adamant that Trider would never go on sale/clearance. In your face! j/k No I'm not. Maybe I don't even wanna think about it. I don't even like the character but still paid $209 shipped for mine from Baron Weirwulf - which was an awesome deal then. Now, when I see those prices, it makes me feel really dumb... }|
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Post by zman on Dec 18, 2014 23:32:14 GMT -5
If daltanious can go to $40, anything can happen. Daltanious was certainly a more popular release than Tryder. Oh wow, really?! I didn't catch that superb deal.
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Post by zman on Dec 19, 2014 13:02:49 GMT -5
Back to $170 now @ Amazon.
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Dec 19, 2014 13:06:47 GMT -5
Well, seems Amazon got rid of their "crappy box" stock... until the boxes get crappy again. }D
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Post by bubbleyekid on Dec 19, 2014 19:13:48 GMT -5
I just returned the crappy box stock I got two days ago and got my replacement yesterday. Box was better on the corners but not perfect. I decided to get another one when I went down to $126.60. Let's see if I get lucky with the box condition on this order...
Would't it be funny if I get the same box I returned 2 days ago?
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Post by chachipower on Dec 19, 2014 19:32:54 GMT -5
Maybe Ill be getting yours because mine was shipped today lol do t know why the delay I just returned the crappy box stock I got two days ago and got my replacement yesterday. Box was better on the corners but not perfect. I decided to get another one when I went down to $126.60. Let's see if I get lucky with the box condition on this order... Would't it be funny if I get the same box I returned 2 days ago?
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Post by arkboy on Dec 23, 2014 20:39:47 GMT -5
Just received mine yesterday, $138 shipped from HLJ. That boxy vehicle thingy is staying in the box. Chest has some minor scruffs but I can live it that.
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