Hi folks, I'm a rather new member, and I usually just read the forums, but recently I had a very good experience with a retailer that I wanted to share. I have had very good luck in the past with a store based in Hawaii called "Toys n' Joys". So, when I was at my wits end trying to locate a Yamato 1/48 Low Visibility Valk, I decided to write them an email. Imagine my surprise to hear back that they had located me one in Japan, and had it on hold for me. This after I had witnessed a couple of online auctions for the same Valks with ending prices well over $300 & $350. Yes, it did have a premium price, but it is "out of stock" and one of those "collector items" now, and the price increase above original retail was a far cry better than spending $300+ on one.
Anyway, I just wanted to share my praise for all the help and excellent service and communications I received from "Toys n' Joys". So, if you've never heard of them, check em out. They might be able to help you locate that 'hard to find' item you've been hunting for.
BTW, they only got the one Low Viz Valk in for me, and didn't say that any others were available, so don't count on getting one, just because they found one for me (fair warning).
Finally, a big thank you to Art over at "Toys n' Joys", your special service has made my day!