dapro Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 I just won my first auction using buyee. For the people in the USA who have won using buyee, do you know what is the cost of the shipping usually? Thanks! Quote
Falcon18 Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 Afaik, it's standard EMS based on package weight from Japan to US + whatever it cost buyee to have it shipped to their warehouse from the seller. So it kinda varies. Quote
dapro Posted July 13, 2014 Author Posted July 13, 2014 The email I got from them said it may take up to two weeks before they get it from the seller. I guess I won't see this item for weeks to a month. Quote
dapro Posted July 13, 2014 Author Posted July 13, 2014 What is the weight for a box of 1/60 vf-1D weight (kg) anyways? Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 13, 2014 Posted July 13, 2014 Just to play safe on their shipping cost. I always assumed or estimate all the Yamato releases around 2.5kg. Because I remember Mandarake charged me $40 something on previous VF-1's purchases. And when I checked the JP shipping price chart that's around the 2.5kg mark. Always prepare yourself paying extra for EMS if you really want to get items via Buyee. Quote
YF-29 Durandal Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 I shipped a SV-51 in a big box with lots of padding and that weighed 2.4kg so I seriously doubt that the much smaller VF-1 shipped would weigh 2.5kg. Quote
barurutor Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 Buyee doesn't repack packages unless you ask them to, so the shipping weight also depends on the seller's packing method when they ship to the buyee warehouse, FYI. A VF-1 without super packs should weigh around 1.5kg shipped. 2 VF-1's is less than 2.5kg shipped. Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 14, 2014 Posted July 14, 2014 I can't say why they charged me more (like $40) but it's the v2 VF-1S with Super and Strike Parts. So maybe the added parts made my shipping cost a little more. Just guessing here on the why's. Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 15, 2014 Posted July 15, 2014 The secret is just assumed more so you're always prepared for the worst. And be glad if ever they charge you less after the transaction. In case you haven't tried this on the Buyee site. They have a link on getting Total Estimate on the upper part area where the Current Price is displayed. So it's somewhere between the My Page link and where the Current Price text is. In there you can put the total cost of the winning bid item. If you know or estimate the weight of the item, just type in the box. If you have no idea on the weight and it's already a released items, you can browse Hobbysearch, HLJ or Amiami and search for that item. Some sold out items is still in their database so you can check the item details and sometimes they include the item weight. Just add some for the packaging to get an idea on the total weight. Then check if the seller on the Buyee puts a shipping cost table. Remember this first shipping cost is for Japan only. This shipping cost range from 700-1000yen. I always put 1000yen to be safe. Then just put your country location and it will show you the total estimate. In there you will see also how much is the shipping cost internationally. They're just using EMS for international. Anyways, congrats on your Buyee purchase and have fun on your next bidding. Quote
dapro Posted July 23, 2014 Author Posted July 23, 2014 The buyee support doesn't respond to email in a timely manner eh? I email them asking about status and a question about do they check the package before they ship to me. Not getting anything back. Bleh Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 Nope. I don't think they do. From my last transaction with them, it took 3-4 days for them to reply when I asked them the status of the item. I'm sure they get tons of emails everyday. Quote
Falcon18 Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 They don't. They take quite a while to reply. Did you email their support or contacted them through the site itself by keying in your auction ID? Quote
dapro Posted July 24, 2014 Author Posted July 24, 2014 They don't. They take quite a while to reply. Did you email their support or contacted them through the site itself by keying in your auction ID? I replied on the email that they sent me that I won the auction. The email address is from their support. I'll wait and see. Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 24, 2014 Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) They don't. They take quite a while to reply. Did you email their support or contacted them through the site itself by keying in your auction ID? I remembered using their site and paste the Auction ID since I don't have a copy on my 'sent' folder. Edited July 24, 2014 by no3ljm Quote
dapro Posted July 27, 2014 Author Posted July 27, 2014 I remembered using their site and paste the Auction ID since I don't have a copy on my 'sent' folder. Did they ever reply? This lack of communication is frustrating. Not sure I am going with them in the future now. I sent them another email inquiry my item. Quote
YF-29 Durandal Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 I shipped a VF-22 and it weighed 1.8kg shipped so no way that a VF-1D would weigh 2.5kg shipped. Quote
Falcon18 Posted July 27, 2014 Posted July 27, 2014 Did they ever reply? This lack of communication is frustrating. Not sure I am going with them in the future now. I sent them another email inquiry my item. They did for me. In a few days 1/2 no more than 3. I had three different enquiries at separate times too. Try that option. They might reply better there. Quote
no3Ljm Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Nope. I don't think they do. From my last transaction with them, it took 3-4 days for them to reply when I asked them the status of the item. I'm sure they get tons of emails everyday. Did they ever reply? This lack of communication is frustrating. Not sure I am going with them in the future now. I sent them another email inquiry my item. Yes they did reply. Quote
dapro Posted July 29, 2014 Author Posted July 29, 2014 Finally got a reply this morning. "Hi, Thank you for your email! We are sorry for keeping you waiting. Regarding the auction ID d156653777, we deeply apologize that our warehouse staff mistakenly shipped out the item to different customer's address. The package is still on the way of delivery, so we will make a confirmation once we get update regarding this case. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but ask for your kindly understanding. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any other questions or concerns. Sincerely, Rosa" Not sure what to expect now. Will I ever going to get my VF-1D??! this valk sure is elusive. Quote
Guest davidwhangchoi Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 (edited) damn sorry to hear that dapro... i hope you get it... some dude did that to me on MW... a few years ago. i paid for a low viz he shipped it to another guy. lol Edited July 29, 2014 by davidwhangchoi Quote
close313 Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 I remember Mandarake accidentally shipped my package to another address once. It was then retrieved after a few days ( not sure how! ) and sent back to me. Hope yours end up the same! The 1D is really a great valk. Quote
Falcon18 Posted July 29, 2014 Posted July 29, 2014 Finally got a reply this morning. "Hi, Thank you for your email! We are sorry for keeping you waiting. Regarding the auction ID d156653777, we deeply apologize that our warehouse staff mistakenly shipped out the item to different customer's address. The package is still on the way of delivery, so we will make a confirmation once we get update regarding this case. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but ask for your kindly understanding. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any other questions or concerns. Sincerely, Rosa" Not sure what to expect now. Will I ever going to get my VF-1D??! this valk sure is elusive. Damn. That sucks. Hopefully it gets issued asap. The 1D sure is full of challenges for you. Quote
dapro Posted July 30, 2014 Author Posted July 30, 2014 One of these days, you will be mine, VF-1D! Quote
barurutor Posted July 30, 2014 Posted July 30, 2014 Never encountered mis-shipped items with Buyee however I did order several boxes shipped in a single day, they all arrived even before the shipping notification email from buyee was sent. Quote
dapro Posted August 1, 2014 Author Posted August 1, 2014 Just found out they shipped it to an international address. They will wait until the customer received it before trying to get it back. This seems to be a long process! Arghhh Wonder I should ask for some kind of compensation for their screw up! Quote
no3Ljm Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 That's too bad, dapro. Just hang in there. You will be surprised one day it will just knock on your door. Quote
dapro Posted August 20, 2014 Author Posted August 20, 2014 UPDATE: What a mess?! They finally got it back to their ware house in Japan. They weighted it at 1520g. They charge me 4896 yens for the shipping. bleh haha But maybe I will finally get my VF-1D! Quote
VF-Zer0S Posted August 20, 2014 Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) It should be free with all the mess they caused you! Nice to know you are still getting your item though Edited August 20, 2014 by VF-Zer0S Quote
Falcon18 Posted August 20, 2014 Posted August 20, 2014 Yeah. Maybe you can get some compensation with the screw up they made. Eitherway, good to know they managed to solve it and that you're gonna get it soon enough. Quote
dapro Posted August 20, 2014 Author Posted August 20, 2014 Going to get delay one more day since I ask them to take a picture before shipping. Want to make sure they ship the right thing and not get delay. Quote
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