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Post by optimusprimesg on Aug 29, 2020 23:20:00 GMT -5
I live in Asia. EMS used to take 2-3 days to reach me after the item arrives at Japan Post. Now it takes 2-4 weeks.
I'd say we have to manage our expectations and those of you living in Europe or US may have to wait 1-2 months or even 3 months to get your shipment.
EMS is also the only method of shipping accepted currently so we have to use it if we want to get our items, as there is no telling when this pandemic will ease.
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Post by Sagat on Aug 30, 2020 2:15:04 GMT -5
At least they are shipping to Asia. Japan Post isn't shipping to Australia last time I checked. If you want your stuff, looks like couriers like DHL and Fedex are the only way. I really need EMS to be back by December for GX Voltes.
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Post by S_Gokin on Aug 30, 2020 3:34:57 GMT -5
EMS became so awful in here so i dont use it
but the funny thing the carrier im using right is kinda very slow specially with items from Japan and thats before COVID, last time i shipped my Pose+ Goshogun it took a nice 45 days to be delivered to me, keep in mind im in Asia as well
another thing to keep in mind that HLJ is acting weird, if you keep your stuff for more than 60 days, they didn't suspend my account but my password wont work and i will have to come up with a new one every time i log in
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Post by chogo on Aug 30, 2020 8:38:32 GMT -5
Some sites are using DHL/Fedex as an alternative and taking less than two weeks to receive here in California. Price is not much different than EMS
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Post by mpchi on Aug 30, 2020 22:37:11 GMT -5
DHL was very expensive at the beginning. Cost me almost US$200 for Mandarake to ship 2 Metal Build (though a very big one). But more recent reports saying the cost has gone down to almost EMS level. Maybe Mandarake and some shops made some deals with DHL to lower the rates. Sucks to be in US right now. No one wants to ship here . I bought some large size non-toy related item from China at the beginning of the pandemic quarantine (around late Feb early March). It finally showed up a few days ago. When I looked at the tracking, it took more than 2 months to leave China. Once it landed in New York, it sat there for another 3 months, before coming to California. So looks like not only there is a backlog for overseas reaching here. New York also looks like a bottle neck domestically if your item happens to make a stop there, due to their much worse COVID situation.
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Post by silver1spider on Aug 30, 2020 23:20:45 GMT -5
EMS became so awful in here so i dont use it but the funny thing the carrier im using right is kinda very slow specially with items from Japan and thats before COVID, last time i shipped my Pose+ Goshogun it took a nice 45 days to be delivered to me, keep in mind im in Asia as well another thing to keep in mind that HLJ is acting weird, if you keep your stuff for more than 60 days, they didn't suspend my account but my password wont work and i will have to come up with a new one every time i log in I see that HLJ has temporary suspend their 60 days limit on their private warehouse. Has anybody received any issues with this? Does it apply to all international orders or this offer is only for Japan Post's restricted countries (e.g. USA)
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Post by cmal on Sept 1, 2020 9:12:18 GMT -5
EMS became so awful in here so i dont use it but the funny thing the carrier im using right is kinda very slow specially with items from Japan and thats before COVID, last time i shipped my Pose+ Goshogun it took a nice 45 days to be delivered to me, keep in mind im in Asia as well another thing to keep in mind that HLJ is acting weird, if you keep your stuff for more than 60 days, they didn't suspend my account but my password wont work and i will have to come up with a new one every time i log in I see that HLJ has temporary suspend their 60 days limit on their private warehouse. Has anybody received any issues with this? Does it apply to all international orders or this offer is only for Japan Post's restricted countries (e.g. USA) I've got something that's been in the PW for over 170 days and no issues. I shipped a few things that were "overdue" a couple of weeks ago with no issue. They had a server maintenance/upgrade several weeks ago that messed up user logins and basically everyone just needed to reset their passwords once to fix it.
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Post by mazfan on Sept 1, 2020 12:32:24 GMT -5
I ordered the GX-XX01 Secret Super Weapons set last week from Japan and it arrived today (delivered via DHL). It wasn't supposed to arrive until late September. I am so happy! Plus, I was able to buy this item for only $62!
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Post by mpchi on Sept 1, 2020 14:08:12 GMT -5
I ordered the GX-XX01 Secret Super Weapons set last week from Japan and it arrived today (delivered via DHL). It wasn't supposed to arrive until late September. I am so happy! Plus, I was able to buy this item for only $62! If only it came painted like this, I would have pulled the trigger. As it is much more of a homage to the Jumbos than something for the SOCs, especially not everyone bought the D.C. guys. I feel that Bandai saving on the paint on the plastic 'Jumbo' lost them more sales than they realized.
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Post by mazfan on Sept 1, 2020 14:26:10 GMT -5
mpchi... Having the robot painted does make the whole thing like 1,000 better. But I am still glad I was able to snag one for $62.
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Post by S_Gokin on Sept 2, 2020 1:21:17 GMT -5
I see that HLJ has temporary suspend their 60 days limit on their private warehouse. Has anybody received any issues with this? Does it apply to all international orders or this offer is only for Japan Post's restricted countries (e.g. USA)
no issues some of my stuff were stored for more than double the 60 days limits
it apply to every one, if you dont want to use DHL or Fedex then they will store it until shipping is back
my main problem their system change my password every time i try to log in, so i thought it must be because the 60 days limit and they didnt completely override it
I've got something that's been in the PW for over 170 days and no issues. I shipped a few things that were "overdue" a couple of weeks ago with no issue. They had a server maintenance/upgrade several weeks ago that messed up user logins and basically everyone just needed to reset their passwords once to fix it.
once ? lol i used to rest it EVERY TIME i log in, until i shipped the stuff in my private warehouse
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Post by mazfan on Sept 2, 2020 22:52:57 GMT -5
Any of you ordered from Madarake before. I have purchased eBay items from them (very happy with the results) but I have not ordered directly from their site, order.mandarake.co.jp/order/?lang=en
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Post by gpa on Sept 3, 2020 17:32:52 GMT -5
They are great and super fast. DHL is about the same rate as EMS was.
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Post by mazfan on Sept 3, 2020 19:48:49 GMT -5
gpa... Thanks for letting me know. I just discovered them. I like the prices of their stuff. And I don't mind buying second hand items. It just seems kinda complicated to order from Mandrake. So glad to hear that they are super fast, too.
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Post by silver1spider on Sept 4, 2020 14:19:56 GMT -5
I just paid for my orders with AmiAmi (SAL). After they process my payment, they notify me that currently SAL do not ship to Canada (all of North America). So they will hold my package till either SAL resume service to my country or I change shipping method. I wish their system was more responsive and prevent the SAL selection (that is a thing I find with Japanese website - they do not improve the user selection). I can treat AmiAmi as a private warehouse (by selecting SAL) or upgrade to Air Parcel. for a little bit more money.
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Post by chogo on Sept 5, 2020 13:55:31 GMT -5
Nin-nin-games sent my item via FedEx priority it was around same price as EMS. Received it in about week.
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Post by mazfan on Sept 8, 2020 21:26:53 GMT -5
I ordered something from Mandarake via eBay last week. The SPEC XS-17 robot arrived in 4 days. Wow! That was quicker than some of my orders withing the U.S.!
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Post by Sagat on Jan 3, 2021 1:34:14 GMT -5
Aside from DX Voltes V, does anyone else have their shipments in limbo? I think I have one at HLJ but their system isn't working so I can't check it and another at CD Japan. I can't even remember what I ordered.
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Post by xTIMMYxCOREx on Jan 4, 2021 7:39:42 GMT -5
DHL is awesome. I’m not switching back.
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Post by Sagat on Jan 5, 2021 3:50:19 GMT -5
DHL is awesome. I’m not switching back. If the prices are on par as EMS, then why not. You want a premium service, you pay a premium price.
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