spacemanoeuvres Posted March 20, 2018 Posted March 20, 2018 1 hour ago, derex3592 said: Absolutely NOTHING from NY so far over here on my 31A shipping .... Their site indicates it’s not released until the 24th. Prob won’t ship for a week or so after that ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Quote
no3Ljm Posted March 20, 2018 Posted March 20, 2018 (edited) 13 hours ago, Mommar said: Okay CDJapan, what the eff? 11 hours ago, spanner said: I know right.. still no shipping notice. 9 hours ago, chyll2 said: it is CDJapan this week, and NY next week. Shipping notices woes. 3 hours ago, derex3592 said: Absolutely NOTHING from NY so far over here on my 31A shipping .... Now now, guys. We already waited for this for months since preorder. What's another week or two? Ok. Here's what we're going to do. We don't want any bloodshed around here so please refrain on posting Kairos photos till most of us get shipping notice. Capisce? 2 hours ago, Duymon said: You guys got it EZ. My Shipping costed $1400..... cuz I had it shipped to my wife's family home in Japan and she's bringing it back here in a week.. that's slower than EMS :/ Wow! $1400? Can I ask how many did you bought? Or that's the airfare charge? Edited March 20, 2018 by no3Ljm Quote
TrickyCustomer Posted March 20, 2018 Posted March 20, 2018 @no3Ljm Agreed, the hype is strong in these ones. I am also guilty for posting pictures and adding to said hype. Quote
spanner Posted March 20, 2018 Posted March 20, 2018 I assume that was 1400 yen not dollars!? LOL! Quote
MikeRoz Posted March 20, 2018 Posted March 20, 2018 I think it's $1400 but they're throwing in shipping for his wife for free. Quote
kajnrig Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Duymon said: it was her flight ticket guys lol Well yes, of course, international shipping usually requires an air flight of some sort, but even still, I can't help but feel like you paid a hefty premium there. What are they bundling with it, a free wife or something? Quote
Roy's Blues Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 18 minutes ago, OzmaLee74 said: Loopaza just shipped my 31A! Thanks. I've been looking for one. They have it listed instock. First time ordering from them. https://www.loopaza.com/dx-chogokin-vf-31a-kairos-macross-delta.html Quote
GabrielV Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 Ordered it from Loopaza. Hopefully I won't regret the impulse decision. Quote
Crimson9 Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 Yeah.. I blew my toy budget for the next couple of weeks. It won't be until the first week of April when I can afford the 31A. I've got my fingers crossed that it won't be too much higher than the $300 mark. Quote
MikeRoz Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Duymon said: it was her flight ticket guys lol You mean you made the DX ride with the luggage?! Quote
Kanedas Bike Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 43 minutes ago, Roy's Blues said: Thanks. I've been looking for one. They have it listed instock. First time ordering from them. https://www.loopaza.com/dx-chogokin-vf-31a-kairos-macross-delta.html 23 minutes ago, GabrielV said: Ordered it from Loopaza. Hopefully I won't regret the impulse decision. Well, crap. Thanks to you guys and another member I ordered one from Loopaza too. I have two on preorder but after all of the pictures posted the last couple of days decided I wanted another. And I've ordered from Loopaza before, shipping is the real killer since they're in Hong Kong but after the anticipated markups from N-Y, Mandarake, Jungle, Anime Export or anyone else that gets stock over and above any pre-orders or 2nd hand it's likely to be very much a wash in price. I'll probably sell something soon to help supplement the purchase. This hobby is absolutely destroying my budget and immediate financial goals...lol/sigh -b. Quote
GabrielV Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 1 minute ago, Kanedas Bike said: And I've ordered from Loopaza before, shipping is the real killer since they're in Hong Kong but after the anticipated markups from N-Y, Mandarake, Jungle, Anime Export or anyone else that gets stock over and above any pre-orders or 2nd hand it's likely to be very much a wash in price. I typically use EMS when I buy something from AmiAmi or Volks Japan anyway. An Arcadia Valkyrie shipped EMS by Ami Ami is around 4,500 yen, which is about $40 USD most of the time. So, $43 for shipping isn't a big surprise. Quote
Mommar Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 11 hours ago, no3Ljm said: Now now, guys. We already waited for this for months since preorder. What's another week or two? It's not a matter of being impatient. Somebody else who ordered from CDJapan says theirs already shipped, and we're seeing now a place in China is already shipping their orders. I'm concerned I might not get what I pre-ordered at CDJapan. Quote
Chronocidal Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 Well, keep in mind the system CDJapan uses for exclusives. I don't believe they are sent directly to CDJapan, but acquired from other shops and delivered like a proxy service. Their supply may be entirely dependent on how fast they receive their orders from a variety of local vendors. Quote
spanner Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Mommar said: It's not a matter of being impatient. Somebody else who ordered from CDJapan says theirs already shipped, and we're seeing now a place in China is already shipping their orders. I'm concerned I might not get what I pre-ordered at CDJapan. 9 minutes ago, Chronocidal said: Well, keep in mind the system CDJapan uses for exclusives. I don't believe they are sent directly to CDJapan, but acquired from other shops and delivered like a proxy service. Their supply may be entirely dependent on how fast they receive their orders from a variety of local vendors. I wasn't aware of that "system" they use and to be honest its not confidence inspiring. I haven't ever had any issue with CDJ other than one book that never arrived as it got lost in transit but they did issue another very promptly. However, I did hand over $1100 of my hard earned cash for the three 31A I ordered and it is a bit irritating to see others people have already got shipping notification for their orders and the rest of us are still waiting. Personally I would have thought customers with orders of multiples would have gotten priority as we spent more money but I guess that just an unrealistic customer expectation. I have been patient for the last 6 months but can you blame some of us for starting to get a little restless about the whereabouts of our orders? I think not. Edited March 21, 2018 by spanner Quote
Mommar Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 14 minutes ago, Chronocidal said: Well, keep in mind the system CDJapan uses for exclusives. I don't believe they are sent directly to CDJapan, but acquired from other shops and delivered like a proxy service. Their supply may be entirely dependent on how fast they receive their orders from a variety of local vendors. No, that is not true. They offer a proxy service as well for items no longer available for order but they get product direct from manufacturers just like every other vendor. Quote
Chronocidal Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) Edit: Thanks for the clarification, I misread their site then. I was wrongly associating the proxy service, and didn't realize they offer exclusives now. That's actually pretty encouraging, having an alternative to NY, then. Edited March 21, 2018 by Chronocidal Quote
spanner Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 7 minutes ago, Mommar said: No, that is not true. They offer a proxy service as well for items no longer available for order but they get product direct from manufacturers just like every other vendor. oh cool! that's good to know! I feel a little better my order now! Hope it ships soon.. Quote
Lolicon Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 Ordered a third 31A from Loopaza. My wallet says thanks a lot, jerks! Quote
no3Ljm Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 With $43 shipping included that's $50 total markup difference from the initial MSRP with EMS shipping. Quote
TrickyCustomer Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 My orders from loopaza have shipped! still some available there I believe Quote
Lolicon Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 Looks like Loopaza increased the price to $270. Quote
TrickyCustomer Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 10 minutes ago, Lolicon said: Looks like Loopaza increased the price to $270. Correct, $20 more than what I paid previously. Quote
Lolicon Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 Already got a shipping notice and tracking number from Loopaza. I'm sure it won't leave their building till later on, but that's pretty fast. Hey Japan shops, where's my 31A shipping notice? Quote
no3Ljm Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 29 minutes ago, Lolicon said: Already got a shipping notice and tracking number from Loopaza. I'm sure it won't leave their building till later on, but that's pretty fast. Hey Japan shops, where's my 31A shipping notice? Sad to say, Nippon-Yasan hasn't send out any yet. I'll just wait until the 24th as what it's being posted on their site and then panic afterwards. Quote
ridgebacks Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, Shukenzero said: Just to keep the pics going! Stop teasing us 31A-less people ye jerk Still waiting for update on NY. Edited March 21, 2018 by ridgebacks Quote
orindlt Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 Oh well, with Loopaza that's 3 for me. Damn beautiful Valk though. Quote
mechaninac Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 (edited) I just hope that the eBay seller from whom I pre-ordered, who has a 98.6% positive rating, comes through... I only want one 31A so I'm refraining from ordering another at this time; however, I would hate to miss out or end up having to fork over exorbitant amounts for a copy on the secondary market. Edited March 21, 2018 by mechaninac Quote
TrickyCustomer Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 Now if they could just release a hero 31 in cf colours that would be worth a purchase. And the nuns vf-22, I want it more and more. Come on bandai do it. Quote
TrickyCustomer Posted March 21, 2018 Posted March 21, 2018 23 minutes ago, mechaninac said: I only want one 31A so I'm refraining from ordering another at this time; however, I would hate to miss out or end up having to fork over exorbitant amounts for a copy on the secondary market. Prices will go into orbit. It's a highly sought after valk by looks of it. Quote
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