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Post by mogen on Dec 2, 2018 22:05:19 GMT -6
where is the best place to preoder from japan
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Post by kanji on Dec 3, 2018 0:57:18 GMT -6
where is the best place to preoder from japan amiami CDJapan HobbyLinkJapan HobbySearch
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Post by kanji on Dec 3, 2018 1:21:53 GMT -6
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Post by kanji on Dec 3, 2018 1:25:52 GMT -6
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Post by orestes on Dec 3, 2018 1:31:49 GMT -6
po secured at hlj!!
tried on hobbysearch first, and was screwed during checkout ...
refresh at hlj ... preordered both ... and theyre cheaper than hobbysearch too!!
tried second time at amiami, but i got failed to login account after 5 tries .. which i only tried once ...
phewwww
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Post by kanji on Dec 3, 2018 1:38:52 GMT -6
Yeah, seems HLJ had the best prices this time, which is good as they are also the one most likely to re-list.
At least I got them ordered so can't complain too much!
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Post by starfirebarrage on Dec 3, 2018 1:40:07 GMT -6
Crap, sold out on CDJ, HLJ and AmiAmi already! They all sold out in the time it took me to register...
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Post by mogen on Dec 3, 2018 1:59:10 GMT -6
Crap, sold out on CDJ, HLJ and AmiAmi already! They all sold out in the time it took me to register... well I could even figure it out so I guess I'll just wait for bbts
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Post by princeofallsaiyans on Dec 3, 2018 2:34:29 GMT -6
Managed to preorder Broly from Anime-Export.
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Post by starfirebarrage on Dec 3, 2018 2:42:22 GMT -6
I decided to go through a site called bandaionline.com. Some folks seemed suspicious of it because it's *not* an official Bandai site, but it's also not really claiming to be, aside from the name... At least, not any more than a site like Gundam Planet is officially associated with Gundam or Bandai. In the same threads where people expressed suspicion and concern, anyone who actually had ordered from them said they received the items on time and in perfect condition, no problems, so I went for it, and I managed to snag them. Hopefully it all works out okay.
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Post by kanji on Dec 3, 2018 3:16:31 GMT -6
Damn! Nippon Yasan just listed them and some crazy bargain price and it's taken their website down!! HAHAHA
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Post by volt on Dec 3, 2018 3:32:23 GMT -6
Damn! Nippon Yasan just listed them and some crazy bargain price and it's taken their website down!! HAHAHA Sites back up and amazingly they are both sold out.
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Post by Phoenix on Dec 3, 2018 6:12:57 GMT -6
So guys, I normally never import since I tend to wait for the US release.. but it's always a month or two delayed and I hate seeing everyone review their items while I'm stuck with the previous month's release haha (first world problems, I know!). Would you guys suggest that importing is better? Is there a difference with the figures? I've noticed a lot of these website's prices are cheaper than sites like BBTS. Is this evened out by potentially high-shipping costs? Do any of those Japanese websites offer low shipping? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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Post by kanji on Dec 3, 2018 6:39:26 GMT -6
So guys, I normally never import since I tend to wait for the US release.. but it's always a month or two delayed and I hate seeing everyone review their items while I'm stuck with the previous month's release haha (first world problems, I know!). Would you guys suggest that importing is better? Is there a difference with the figures? I've noticed a lot of these website's prices are cheaper than sites like BBTS. Is this evened out by potentially high-shipping costs? Do any of those Japanese websites offer low shipping? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Well i'm probably not the best person to ask, since I live off the UK mainland, so have no access to local comic shops or free/discounted shipping. As a result i've ordered all of my figures direct from Japan for almost 15 years. You're correct that Japan get their stock first. Some shops ship out earlier than others, Amiami and CDJ often on release day, HLJ and Nippon Yasan sometimes the following week. There are a few different shipping options from SAL Small Packet (unregistered surface-air lifted for small items) to EMS (express with tracking). Personally i've always used SAL SP, since it's only around $10. Shipping typically take 10-14 days, but i've sometimes waited 4 weeks. EMS only takes a week, but costs more like $25, so not worth it imho. Although I have decided to use EMS for Great Saiyaman!! Japan pre-order prices vary greatly, anywhere between RRP and 25% off and not all stores consistently offer the same discounts, today was a perfect example. You're biggest issue is finding time to "shop around" after pre-orders open. The 4 main stores, amiami, HLJ, HobbySearch and CDJapan typically sell out in minutes and the only store that carries the webshop exclusives in Nippon Yasan, so there isn't much choice. Anyway, that's my 2 cents, good luck!
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Post by frankiefoureyes on Dec 3, 2018 8:06:18 GMT -6
any other sites left for preorder? I think we need a stickied thread for just preorder links
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