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Post by Chen on Jun 2, 2020 6:19:43 GMT -5
Same here yesterday saw nothing and today checked again and it's in Ontario about an hour from where I live. Now just gotta deal with Canadian Customs and their racket of fees lol.
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Post by anubis20 on Jun 2, 2020 14:42:24 GMT -5
I have items stuck at Anime Export since they dont ship any other way besides Japan Post. They guy that forwards the Bandai web exclusives to me is also holding on to my stuff because DHL rates for the average mortal are crazy expensive.
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Post by Actarus on Jun 2, 2020 19:01:21 GMT -5
Mine is now in Saskatoon, halfway in Canada
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Post by getterjehuty on Jun 4, 2020 9:00:28 GMT -5
Finally got my dx great maz yesterday. Finally
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Post by Actarus on Jun 4, 2020 12:12:14 GMT -5
Got my Secret Weapon set today
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Post by mineredgar on Jun 8, 2020 4:25:14 GMT -5
I bought a GX-06 set back in april, it entered Osaka on the 20th, and just left June 5th. So I guess its finally on its way?
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Post by gunvalion on Jun 8, 2020 7:28:04 GMT -5
I bought a GX-06 set back in april, it entered Osaka on the 20th, and just left June 5th. So I guess its finally on its way? You mean the status still in osaka? There probably sent back to the warehouse ...
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Post by Actarus on Jun 8, 2020 9:55:43 GMT -5
I doubt it's back at the warehouse. You would have seen a movement. It was simply waiting for it's plane..
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Post by Sagat on Jul 3, 2020 8:30:27 GMT -5
So it looks like we're going to have to use a courier (DHL, Fedex) to get DX Voltes from Japan to our home countries. Thinking about it, Japan on exports a lot anime, manga, toys, etc. Surely this is affecting their a good share of their (export) economy.
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Post by robots on Jul 3, 2020 18:19:00 GMT -5
Hi all. New to forum, but long time lover of super robots.
When I was a kid my best friend was Japanese. His father would frequently go back to Japan on business. When he got back to the states he would always bring presents/souvenirs for his son—and for me (he was super cool like that). After one such trip he got me one of the old 5 inch Popy GA Series figures. It was unlike anything I’d ever seen. I was hooked. He brought me a few more. Then it was Shogun Warriors—the two footers and anything else I could find.
Well, I’m (much) older now. I discovered Soul of Chogokin about 10 years ago. Bought one. Then a few more. Then the wife and I had kids, and there was no more money for expensive toys. But my kids are now old enough to love “daddy’s robots” and they want more. So, despite the pandemic, and money still being tight, we are going to get a couple of new ones.
I’ve been visiting this site for a while now, and I’ve learned a lot. I read the “Where to Buy” thread, and based on comments, I’m going to order from Mandarake.
I did have one question. Does anyone know how much shipping by DHL from Japan to the US would be for the average SOC? And would it make more sense to ship each separately or two or three together?
Any advice is appreciated.
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Post by gpa on Jul 4, 2020 12:25:53 GMT -5
Welcome to the board Robots!!
Making the hobby a family affair sounds like a lot of fun! Mind if I ask which SOCs you were looking at?
My packages from Mandarake have been between $40-60 with DHL for average size (ie. Mazinger Z DC) figures. I'm in California.
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Post by robots on Jul 4, 2020 18:04:26 GMT -5
Hi gpa—thanks for the kind words.
I’m looking at lot of different SOCs. Obviously not going to buy them all at once. I think they range in size and weight:
GX-45 Mazinger Z GX-51 Getter Dragon GX-73 Great Mazinger DC GX-27 Gaiking GX-41 Reideen GX-82 Daitarn 3 FA GX-84 Zambot 3 FA
I emailed one of the stores to get a shipping quote for a couple of them. Based on what I’ve read, and what you just posted, the rates seem...low. I specifically asked about DHL since that’s the only option right now. For example—they quoted 1670 yen to ship GX-45.
I’m in New York. Does that seem right? I sure don’t know. The shipping for GX-41 was 4130 yen. More, but still seems pretty cheap for DHL. The thought occurred to me that they are quoting rates for shipping services currently suspended.
I think I’m going to order the GX-45 and see how it goes.
Any thoughts?
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Post by GetterBoi on Jul 5, 2020 17:37:13 GMT -5
I emailed one of the stores to get a shipping quote for a couple of them. Based on what I’ve read, and what you just posted, the rates seem...low. I specifically asked about DHL since that’s the only option right now. For example—they quoted 1670 yen to ship GX-45. I’m in New York. Does that seem right? I sure don’t know. The shipping for GX-41 was 4130 yen. More, but still seems pretty cheap for DHL. The thought occurred to me that they are quoting rates for shipping services currently suspended. I think I’m going to order the GX-45 and see how it goes. Any thoughts? Hey robots I'm from NY too. It does sound low for DHL but if that's what they're quoting... go for it. GX-45 box was pretty compact so maybe that's why. Mind if I ask what store you're buying from? There are some shops that deliberately overcharge on shipping (I'm looking at you NIppon Yasan, Nin nin game.)
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Post by robots on Jul 5, 2020 21:03:06 GMT -5
I emailed one of the stores to get a shipping quote for a couple of them. Based on what I’ve read, and what you just posted, the rates seem...low. I specifically asked about DHL since that’s the only option right now. For example—they quoted 1670 yen to ship GX-45. I’m in New York. Does that seem right? I sure don’t know. The shipping for GX-41 was 4130 yen. More, but still seems pretty cheap for DHL. The thought occurred to me that they are quoting rates for shipping services currently suspended. I think I’m going to order the GX-45 and see how it goes. Any thoughts? Hey robots I'm from NY too. It does sound low for DHL but if that's what they're quoting... go for it. GX-45 box was pretty compact so maybe that's why. Mind if I ask what store you're buying from? There are some shops that deliberately overcharge on shipping (I'm looking at you NIppon Yasan, Nin nin game.) The shipping quotes were from one of the Mandarake stores. I don’t fully understand their business model—are all the stores one entity? Or do they each run themselves separately? I’m wondering if the shipping is the same from any of the stores or does each do their own thing? So many questions. I did decide to order GX-45. Waiting to receive the email with the payment link. Hopefully, all goes smoothly.
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Post by gunvalion on Jul 5, 2020 21:27:56 GMT -5
Hey robots I'm from NY too. It does sound low for DHL but if that's what they're quoting... go for it. GX-45 box was pretty compact so maybe that's why. Mind if I ask what store you're buying from? There are some shops that deliberately overcharge on shipping (I'm looking at you NIppon Yasan, Nin nin game.) The shipping quotes were from one of the Mandarake stores. I don’t fully understand their business model—are all the stores one entity? Or do they each run themselves separately? I’m wondering if the shipping is the same from any of the stores or does each do their own thing? So many questions. I did decide to order GX-45. Waiting to receive the email with the payment link. Hopefully, all goes smoothly. If mandarake, the only one shipping method to US was DHL Express with some box package size , weight and dimension Check the complete information : earth.mandarake.co.jp/help/shipping_options-en.htmlGo to DHL section I have twice sent via DHL express with mandarake to US recently, there was cheapest cost than other online store fron japan.
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Post by robots on Jul 6, 2020 12:23:33 GMT -5
Hi gunvalion. Thanks for replying. I know that DHL is the only option right now—and I checked Mandarake’s DHL chart. But I’m not sure what some of it says. The box size column has random numbers that don’t make sense to me. And when I go to DHL’s site everything is different—box numbers and prices.
Maybe I’m just getting senile in my old age 🤪
Just going to wait for invoice and then I’ll know for sure. Hope it goes well—I have enough money for 2 more SOCs and I’m looking to order more.
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Post by mineredgar on Jul 10, 2020 23:20:04 GMT -5
My GX-06 landed in LA on the 7th, after about 3 months from its entering the JP postal system.
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Post by robots on Jul 17, 2020 14:03:11 GMT -5
Thought I’d report back on my experience ordering from Mandarake.
I am very, very pleased. I ended up ordering 4 different SOCs—Mazinger GX-45, Gaiking GX-27, Reideen GX-41, and Combattler V Full Action GX-90.
The shipping costs with DHL were not bad at all. $15 for Mazinger, $20 for Combattler, and $38 each for the other two. Overall, the total cost was much, much lower than it would have been if I tried to buy from eBay or a US based seller.
All items were new and in perfect shape. Boxes were all listed as damaged but 3 of the 4 had only very minimal shelf wear. Everything was well packed, and DHL delivered earlier than expected in all 4 cases.
They were ordered separately—I got one a day for four straight days. The kids were thrilled. All in all, a great experience.
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Post by Sagat on Jul 19, 2020 0:20:25 GMT -5
That's good shipping prices from DHL!
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Post by S_Gokin on Aug 28, 2020 6:21:31 GMT -5
how is situation in Japan now ? i want to ship my stuff but i dont know are they back to work or still on lock down ?
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