Arkham Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 Hi guys I was "away" for quite a few months... I was hoping someone could help me with this... I checked some prices on HLJ, and they are about 33% more expensive than the ones you can find on ebay (mostly from ppl in Hong Kong) Do they have some kind of BULK dealer on HKG? thanks... sl2 ? Quote
1/1 LowViz Lurker Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 (edited) The HK ones are high quality bootlegs. Just kidding. Edited September 22, 2008 by 1/1 LowViz Lurker Quote
Valkyrie addict Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 usually HK sellers mark up shipping high enough that when you add them they come up almost the same price as HLJ, if you are thorough you will find prices+shipping at least 10USD give or take a few bucks cheaper than HLJ... if in the end prices are quite similar better go with HLJ since it's a highly trusted japanese store Quote
Vegas Posted September 22, 2008 Posted September 22, 2008 just what Valkyrie addict said. in the end, find a reputable dealer whether its from HK or japan. your only saving a couple of bucks on ebay. Quote
integra891 Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 i just got my version 2.0 1/60 vf 1s from an ebay hong kong seller. I spent 116 for it and got it about a 10 days after i paid for it. I dont know if i am allowed to give his info as i dont know the advertising policies of this forum (i am in no way affiliated with this person), however i would highly recommend looking on ebay for deals from high feedback members. Quote
arrow Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 How about prices when you get it in any toy store(in general) in hong kong vs japan? Quote
Vegas Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 How about prices when you get it in any toy store(in general) in hong kong vs japan? its msrp but just like any stores, they go on sale too. i was lucky i got my vf-0s for about $90 when i was in tokyo. also got a 1/60 super ostrich ostrich for $40 at a another store. i would assume its the same thing in hong kong. Quote
Valkyrie addict Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 i just got my version 2.0 1/60 vf 1s from an ebay hong kong seller. I spent 116 for it and got it about a 10 days after i paid for it. I dont know if i am allowed to give his info as i dont know the advertising policies of this forum (i am in no way affiliated with this person), however i would highly recommend looking on ebay for deals from high feedback members. is that the final price with shipping added??? cause damn that's a good price to get it... unless you're not in the US, nice purchase man! congrats! Quote
Vegas Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 its about the normal price without the fastpacks. but congrats if you got the FP version. now thats cheap Quote
Vi-RS Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 Price in HK should be cheaper than HLJ. HLJ is selling them at the price with Japanese domestic tax included, you should usually get them for cheaper price. Toys are produced in China, then distributed to Japan through HK. I got my valkyrie stand for USD30 and ver 2 1/60 VF-1S with fast pack for USD109. Quote
kensei Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 Yeah that's right. I asked that question to a HK dealer, there is no toy tax in HK. Quote
treatment Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 yeah. how much is the shipping/handling-cost to the US from HK-sellers for the yammies? from the few times I saw hk-sellers on ebay, the valk-price itself is sweetly low but the shipping/handling to the US is quite astronomically expensive, making HLJ and BBTS seems like bargain-stores in comparison. Quote
VFTF1 Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 I would put it as follows: If you are the type of person who buys ONE or TWO toys a month or every couple of months, then it MIGHT be worth your time to wade deep into the swamp that is ebay and pray that the HK dealer you happened to find is legit and that you will get the ONE or TWO items over a 1-2 month span that you desire with little hassel...and save your oh so precious 10 USD. However If you are a collector, and you buy LOTS of stuff, then you will actually save more buying from a reputable online dealer who offer tons of items with combined shipping available without biting your finger nails over whether you are dealing with a legit ebayer or not... But then again - I'm biased ... Pete Quote
CF18 Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 Price in HK should be cheaper than HLJ. HLJ is selling them at the price with Japanese domestic tax included, you should usually get them for cheaper price. Toys are produced in China, then distributed to Japan through HK. I got my valkyrie stand for USD30 and ver 2 1/60 VF-1S with fast pack for USD109. HLJ only list MSRP price before tax, and most toys get shipped from China to Japan directly anyway. The real reason HK price look cheaper is HLJ price is more expensive. Japan and HK domastic toy stores normally charge lower than the MSRP, unless the product is very popular. Examples from Japanese store that only sell to domastic: http://www.amiami.com/shop/?vgForm=Product...mp;sku=GDS-6062 http://www.amiami.com/shop/?vgForm=Product...ku=TOY-RBT-0029 http://www.rakuten.co.jp/be-j/461797/80871...934327/#1006972 HLJ don't compete with the domastic stores and has a long history of good reputation, so they can get away with higher price. Quote
jackdaniels Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 (edited) Actually, if you look at the Yamato website, they list 2 prices there and the higher one has the Japanese domestic tax of 5% and the lower one is the MSRP without tax. HLJ always sells it at the MSRP. Edited September 23, 2008 by jackdaniels Quote
Arkham Posted September 23, 2008 Author Posted September 23, 2008 Ok guys I could really use your help here... Im trying to start a thing.. (business type of thing ^^) and I need to buy those yammies, hopefully with bulk discount.... besides HLJ, what are my options? should I give a try on those HK dealers (if someone knows any, of course)? thanks! ? Quote
Vegas Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 heres the link angolz wholesale enquiry http://www.angolz.com/wholesale/accRegistration.aspx or maybe you can ask valkyrie exchange, los or even toywave about their sources Quote
Arkham Posted September 24, 2008 Author Posted September 24, 2008 Thanksk for the link Vega. At first I see a considerable price difference on some SV-51 =) Do you honestly think they will "reveal" their sources ? thanks everyone.. ? Quote
wolfx Posted September 24, 2008 Posted September 24, 2008 Sellers in HK are wholesalers and i suppose some of them get the toys direct from the china factories rather than from Japan itself (rumour has it that they bribe factories for "unregistered stock" and that's how their toys are so cheap). Toys in HK generally are cheaper if you buy them from the storefront....but if u buy it online, after exorbitant shipping elsewhere it comes to about the same. Quote
VFTF1 Posted September 24, 2008 Posted September 24, 2008 Ok guys I could really use your help here... Im trying to start a thing.. (business type of thing ^^) and I need to buy those yammies, hopefully with bulk discount.... besides HLJ, what are my options? should I give a try on those HK dealers (if someone knows any, of course)? thanks! ? As someone who has been running "a thing" for a year now, my advise to you is as follows: Look for the most RELIABLE wholesaler you can; someone that is willing to work with you instead of just sending you invoices. Develop a good business relationship with that wholesaler. Contrary to popular expectations, looking for a wholesaler based SOLELY on price differences is not a good strategy, unless you are lucky enough to first find a bank that will just give you a couple million dollars to play with as you start your "thing." Pete Quote
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