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That makes it even more optimistic for you eh @sqidd?

I have been keeping my eyes on this listing for some time, but nobody seems to go for it.Odd, because it is a good deal even with all the proxy fees, shipping, and duties in. I almost bought another one but decided no because the armor parts is very specific to J and I don't see it go well with other vf variants.

I was browsing Kijiji for any good local finds and came across probably “the LEK custom Jetfire” featured on Youtube a few weeks back for $2k https://www.kijiji.ca/v-toys-games/mississauga-peel-region/macross-chogokin-vf-1s-custom-cell-shaded-transformers-jetfire/1592542920

I got one shipped from Manda for 8210 yen via DHL, total came out to 43,210 yen. the usual unopened, package damaged. But the condition is usually excellent and essentially new. and stuff gets snatched up real quick on Manda especially if it's a hot new release.

No sir, I do not have a stand alone 1J because I jumped into this deep hole with Hikaru 1S as my first DX 1/48 Valk, and I mean to catch up.

haha yeah, the going price for 1j alone nowadays..it makes sense to get a combo set if you're in it for the J for sure.

Yeah I got my copy too and I kinda have mixed feelings about it. Besides the kite symbol, I wish the base color for the armors was a bit more gray like the illustration booklet. A tad too purple for my taste. I've just put it together last night but why do I get the urge to undo all that armor to reveal the J instead? - I believe I need two combo sets.

Just what I needed to hear from someone who's attempted it. Thanks @levzloi, my biggest concern was exactly that which is to disassemble without causing damage but I guess it'll be extremely difficult as freezing heating prying dipping biting with teeth will have to be involved. Only if these parts weren't superglued..

Hello, has anyone had balls to disassemble a DX 1J head visor because you had to fix it, repaint it, etc? - Just that my 1J copy has a rather bad paint job & finish on the clear green part that I would like to isolate and refinish the clear green. I tried polishing it with Tamiya polish but can't get rid of dust nibs. I've done a 1S as a big piece of fiber was stuck on clear green part and painted over. Yup, my OCD is kicking in.

Sorry to hear that you're dealing with their BS. I was hopeful too but could not afford not to have buyer protection from Paypal seeing how they do business. If you go to Paypal under account activity, locate the transaction and click into it. It will tell you exactly when your dispute eligibility expires towards the bottom.

Hey @peter, I did check on a few occasions but couldn't find a single AJ seller willing to ship to Canada at the time. Next time I will check more often..btw you got a great deal!

That is awesome! - Now do buy from that local dude because I ended up paying approx. 560 for my copy. The combo I found was 35k yen which I believe is a good deal slightly above MSRP but DHL shipping+duties got me and left with little savings.

I had friends who live in Japan send me some exclusive rare Japanese stuff and we are no longer friends.

okay..embrace the suck a little longer while I wide open my wallet to DHL I suppose..Hey I am completely utterly aware to stay the heck away from NY but I've never read any heads up or the warning signs for Nin-Nin!

I pray to EMS gods to show mercy and resume services to Canuckland. That's a BIG if... Seriously this guy's price is alright because most likely I will have to cough up extra $20 on top of that to get my copy at the end. (anticipating 70 CAD for duties and processing fee by DHL)

Hey @wm cheng, I am paying 8210 yen with DHL for a combo pack, based on a box dimension of 46 x 32x 25 cm and probably 3.5-4kg. They may be using a bigger box to protect the item?

In the last email from them there was a mention of things start shipping this week, but I decided not to go with their BS because my time's up on Paypal. Hopefully you get your copy in time. You know the dude on Kijiji is selling at 540 CAD right now, so tempting but I managed to source another one and would really like to pay more for it than 540.. EMBRACE THE SUCK!

Ouch my bad, lesson learned the hard way. Really, didn't want to end up with two combo sets, seeing how damn difficult it is to cancel an order..

YES! I am actively lookin' for one now.

Yup, NN issued full refund in a very reluctant manner at the end to close the dispute on Paypal. They closed my account as well. I will gladly share my experience because I do not want anybody here having to go through such ordeal.

It took days of shooting not so friendly emails and having to file a dispute on PayPal, to finally get my refund from Nin Nin. The last rep I was dealing with told me to close the case BEFORE they “assist” me to refund my purchase..like that’s gonna happen. They shut me out real quick too, I can’t seem to be able to log in anymore. Bye Bye Nin Nin.😡 Mutually blacklisted.

Hey @mech9T8, what was the name of the seller with the combo set on Kijiji again?😜 Seriously I may choose to get ripped off locally.

Nin Nin can ban me all they want from their "premium" shopping privileges. Talking about a 2nd NY on the rise.. I am aware a number of members here have also ordered with them. I suggest you check your eligibility period if payment was made with Paypal, and inquire with them regarding your order.