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Post by bocasas on Jun 16, 2018 10:45:59 GMT -5
Guys, I've never bought from mandarake. How accurate is their description? Is it trustworthy when it comes to used items?
Thanks in advance
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Post by mpchi on Jun 16, 2018 11:13:32 GMT -5
Guys, I've never bought from mandarake. How accurate is their description? Is it trustworthy when it comes to used items? Thanks in advance Mandarake is trustworthy. Never had issues with them. But since they sell used, description not detailed sometimes, they even use same photo for multiple listings, so it is not easy to guage the condition of the item. Going for new items are safer and lesser risk. But in general, Japanese treat their collectables with a lot more respect and care. It shows everytime I buy used items through the past decade, Mandarake, ebay, Yahoo Japan, or other used toy stores. When they say its good condition, it general means almost brand new and packaged super well. When I bought items labeled box damaged, it usually end up with a nice box with super minimal wear. So do what you can to minimize risk in choosing their listings, but the conditions of the item should either match up or exceed your expectations. Thats why I always like buying from Japanese shops or auction sellers. Way more honest and actually care for the hobby, not just looking for money. Pro tip, try searching in Japanese in Mandarake's search engine (cut n paste). You'll find a lot more listings. Also pay attention to which location store the items are at. You can only combine orders from the same location. Otherwise you pay individual shipping for each location shipment, so always try to buy from same location if you have more than one item you want. And when you placed an order, it usually take them 2-3 days to check if the requested item is in stock (they literally have to look at their storefront), since they are not a warehouse, but each branch is a physical store or toy mall building all over different parts of Japan you can visit. |
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Post by bocasas on Jun 17, 2018 12:43:12 GMT -5
Guys, I've never bought from mandarake. How accurate is their description? Is it trustworthy when it comes to used items? Thanks in advance Mandarake is trustworthy. Never had issues with them. But since they sell used, description not detailed sometimes, they even use same photo for multiple listings, so it is not easy to guage the condition of the item. Going for new items are safer and lesser risk. But in general, Japanese treat their collectables with a lot more respect and care. It shows everytime I buy used items through the past decade, Mandarake, ebay, Yahoo Japan, or other used toy stores. When they say its good condition, it general means almost brand new and packaged super well. When I bought items labeled box damaged, it usually end up with a nice box with super minimal wear. So do what you can to minimize risk in choosing their listings, but the conditions of the item should either match up or exceed your expectations. Thats why I always like buying from Japanese shops or auction sellers. Way more honest and actually care for the hobby, not just looking for money. Pro tip, try searching in Japanese in Mandarake's search engine (cut n paste). You'll find a lot more listings. Also pay attention to which location store the items are at. You can only combine orders from the same location. Otherwise you pay individual shipping for each location shipment, so always try to buy from same location if you have more than one item you want. And when you placed an order, it usually take them 2-3 days to check if the requested item is in stock (they literally have to look at their storefront), since they are not a warehouse, but each branch is a physical store or toy mall building all over different parts of Japan you can visit. Thanks for the information. I've seen many interesting thing there but never bought. |
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Post by mpchi on Jun 17, 2018 16:33:54 GMT -5
Mandarake is trustworthy. Never had issues with them. But since they sell used, description not detailed sometimes, they even use same photo for multiple listings, so it is not easy to guage the condition of the item. Going for new items are safer and lesser risk. But in general, Japanese treat their collectables with a lot more respect and care. It shows everytime I buy used items through the past decade, Mandarake, ebay, Yahoo Japan, or other used toy stores. When they say its good condition, it general means almost brand new and packaged super well. When I bought items labeled box damaged, it usually end up with a nice box with super minimal wear. So do what you can to minimize risk in choosing their listings, but the conditions of the item should either match up or exceed your expectations. Thats why I always like buying from Japanese shops or auction sellers. Way more honest and actually care for the hobby, not just looking for money. Pro tip, try searching in Japanese in Mandarake's search engine (cut n paste). You'll find a lot more listings. Also pay attention to which location store the items are at. You can only combine orders from the same location. Otherwise you pay individual shipping for each location shipment, so always try to buy from same location if you have more than one item you want. And when you placed an order, it usually take them 2-3 days to check if the requested item is in stock (they literally have to look at their storefront), since they are not a warehouse, but each branch is a physical store or toy mall building all over different parts of Japan you can visit. Thanks for the information. I've seen many interesting thing there but never bought. No problem. Plenty of good stuff there indeed. Just ordered myself a minipla King J-Der kit, since I never followed the line and totally missed out on web exclusive preorders (but wanted a good King J-Der toy for years). |
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Post by S_Gokin on Jul 4, 2018 4:35:26 GMT -5
Good Afternoon guys
Anime Export is changing 180 degree, they are adding new stuff to their store, which will help them gain or regain customers
Anime Export is currently upgrading its system.
We will be back within 24 hours with a brand-new website and a bunch of
new features that will help you enjoy your shopping experience with us!
Upgraded security, pay-later option, a new orders management system, new
design are only some of the improvements we are bringing!
Thanks for your patience and don't forget to come back later!
interesting indeed i cant wait to see what they done
honestly im happy for them because AE was the first online store i use, but in the last couple of years i rarely buy from them because of the after sale services
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Post by amr on Jul 9, 2018 12:19:17 GMT -5
Good Afternoon guys
Anime Export is changing 180 degree, they are adding new stuff to their store, which will help them gain or regain customers
Anime Export is currently upgrading its system.
We will be back within 24 hours with a brand-new website and a bunch of
new features that will help you enjoy your shopping experience with us!
Upgraded security, pay-later option, a new orders management system, new
design are only some of the improvements we are bringing!
Thanks for your patience and don't forget to come back later!
interesting indeed i cant wait to see what they done
honestly im happy for them because AE was the first online store i use, but in the last couple of years i rarely buy from them because of the after sale services
For me I hate them now, imagine until now no respond no shipping no refund. |
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Post by S_Gokin on Jul 9, 2018 14:44:55 GMT -5
For me I hate them now, imagine until now no respond no shipping no refund.
i dont blame you bro
did PayPal answer you yet ? usually they give about 10 days for each side to explain their side of the story
i hope you either get your goods or at least a refund
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Post by amr on Jul 12, 2018 4:16:05 GMT -5
For me I hate them now, imagine until now no respond no shipping no refund.
i dont blame you bro
did PayPal answer you yet ? usually they give about 10 days for each side to explain their side of the story
i hope you either get your goods or at least a refund
I get nothing, PayPal said it’s already more than 6 months. So am disappointed |
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Post by S_Gokin on Jul 12, 2018 13:00:08 GMT -5
I get nothing, PayPal said it’s already more than 6 months. So am disappointed
oh wow sorry to hear bro
cant you try to revoke the process from the bank ?
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Post by GetterBoi on Aug 6, 2018 9:27:34 GMT -5
Anyone know of any Singapore hobby shops that sell p-Bandai?
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Post by amr on Aug 19, 2019 19:46:53 GMT -5
Sorry guys for this , but remember my issue with PayPal, they finally respond but they scum as I say ...
Hello,
we sent you multiple emails. Your order cannot be fulfilled since it was damaged during packing stage. Please provide me your paypal ID for issuing a refund.
Il 13/08/2019 11:01, Amr ha scritto:
Hello Admin
Guys, What’s wrong with you people, no response at all I have two order with paid shipment stats since 24/02/2018 and until now I receive nothing please I need your help Order number/ 90281 , 89702
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Post by amr on Aug 19, 2019 20:03:21 GMT -5
Sorry guys for this , but remember my issue with PayPal, they finally respond but they scum as I say ... Hello, we sent you multiple emails. Your order cannot be fulfilled since it was damaged during packing stage. Please provide me your paypal ID for issuing a refund. Il 13/08/2019 11:01, Amr ha scritto: Hello Admin Guys, What’s wrong with you people, no response at all I have two order with paid shipment stats since 24/02/2018 and until now I receive nothing please I need your help Order number/ 90281 , 89702 One of the items was riobot mazinkaizer witch is became insane price f**kers |
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Post by Magmatron on Jan 14, 2021 6:35:20 GMT -5
The Nippon Yassan thread made me realize that this list needs updating.
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Post by Sagat on Jan 19, 2021 20:57:51 GMT -5
The Nippon Yassan thread made me realize that this list needs updating. Sure does. Unsticky this and make a new one? |
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Post by bocasas on Jan 20, 2021 7:35:54 GMT -5
It is time... there are new sites like showzstore and also some reputed middlemans that can be in that list... this hobby is becoming quite expensive fast so having many sites to choose from can help with getting better prices
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Post by shogun221 on Feb 19, 2021 0:31:09 GMT -5
Believe it or not, I still lurk! Feel free to message me your adds and suggestions and I'll get the list updated.
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Post by rodro on Aug 1, 2021 17:33:50 GMT -5
I may be buying some SOC from robot toy base. Its also a page that got goshogun on stock. For those that bought there and live in Europe. Hows the experience?
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Post by mpchi on Aug 1, 2021 19:54:16 GMT -5
I may be buying some SOC from robot toy base. Its also a page that got goshogun on stock. For those that bought there and live in Europe. Hows the experience? Mix bag. Shop is good and Tony answers question through email relatively fast, and especially cheap on brands base in HK or China like POSE+, Action Toys...etc. But shipping can be high and offsets the cheaper price. Sometimes they package my stuff pretty good. Other times they used shipping box too big without much stuffing, resulting my recent POSE+ Godam box crushed real bad (like someone curb stomped on it bad, luckily the toy survived). A good number of folks here buy from them too, and I still have a couple POSE+ preorders with them and don't intend to change it, but can't say I am as confident buying from them again if I see another packaging 'accident'. I got POSE+ Goshogun from them too, and it well packaged and arrived damage free. UPDATE (08/2022) - Don't buy from them anymore. Didn't ship my POSE+ Baxinger DX Set, saying it is too heavy for current HK EMS limit. Asked Tony to upgrade it to FedEx or DHL and I can pay the difference. Then he stopped responding my email after a couple exchange, and completely ignored me somehow in the following emails. Toy released and sold out most places, still no response. Eventually decided to cancel my preorder after waiting for more than a month, and asked for a refund on my US$30 deposit. Still got ignored...they still own me $30. |
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Post by stonesunshine on Aug 14, 2022 5:35:20 GMT -5
I;m on hte hunt for GX-62 Danguard A. Any leads would be appreciated
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