weiser21 Posted December 2, 2020 Share Posted December 2, 2020 Thanks for the info dudes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68whiskey Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 6 hours ago, weiser21 said: Total with DHL/Fedex shipping to US and fees came out to be Yen 35K. Is that a good deal on this? Considering Japan Post has temporarily suspended shipping to US , its not a bad deal. I buy just about every metal build gundam that comes out and DHL/Fedex is usually $30-40 when EMS doesnt work out. Decent deal giving our current situation. They also dont charge tax like evilbay does Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68whiskey Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 7 hours ago, sqidd said: Those reseller scabs on eBay are paying a 10% fee to eBay. So scabby yes, but not as scabby as it sounds. Scabby enough for them to go snatch a pre order only to resell it ....I understand the fees with ebay but some people just buy these to profit and it pisses me off. Dont get me started on the Metal Structure gundam resellers right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 11 minutes ago, 68whiskey said: Scabby enough for them to go snatch a pre order only to resell it ....I understand the fees with ebay but some people just buy these to profit and it pisses me off. Dont get me started on the Metal Structure gundam resellers right now This item is a TWE P-bandai item.. it's make to order from their online site. so if they did not preorder it. you will not be able to buy it later.. These are not over the counter regular release..  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 10 minutes ago, 68whiskey said: Scabby enough for them to go snatch a pre order only to resell it ....I understand the fees with ebay but some people just buy these to profit and it pisses me off. Dont get me started on the Metal Structure gundam resellers right now Keep in mind this is coming from one the angriest people that you have ever run into.........that is trying not to be that way because it sucks. The last time I gave this advice I was accused of being combative when in fact I was just trying to help. I choose not to be mad at scalpers just like I choose not to be mad at the Sun for coming up in the east. Both are inevitable. Now I only have about a million more things to not be mad about to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted December 3, 2020 Author Share Posted December 3, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwhangchoi Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 where is justice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68whiskey Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 6 hours ago, F360 said: This item is a TWE P-bandai item.. it's make to order from their online site. so if they did not preorder it. you will not be able to buy it later.. These are not over the counter regular release..  LOL WUT According to Tamashii this is a General Sale... Its not showing as a a Web shop , limited, lottery or exclusive item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crackpot Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 11 minutes ago, 68whiskey said: LOL WUT According to Tamashii this is a General Sale... Its not showing as a a Web shop , limited, lottery or exclusive item. Yup. Pretty much. So just wait for it to show up for PO in your region. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 17 minutes ago, 68whiskey said: LOL WUTÂ According to Tamashii this is a General Sale... Its not showing as a a Web shop , limited, lottery or exclusive item. My bad , I thought you guys were talking about the metal build blue frame revised . Â Â . Â Â ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsylar Posted December 3, 2020 Share Posted December 3, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwhangchoi Posted December 4, 2020 Share Posted December 4, 2020 i'm tired of these tweaked reprints, need a new model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsylar Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Any NA website open PO for new astray gold frame amatsu mina? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anubis20 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 6 hours ago, carlsylar said: Any NA website open PO for new astray gold frame amatsu mina? Nope im still looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey728 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 BBTS for $290 https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/144694?utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=marketing&utm_content= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anubis20 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 47 minutes ago, Grey728 said: BBTS for $290 https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/144694?utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=marketing&utm_content= After tax and shipping it comes out to $315.63 for me  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Rasp Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 56 minutes ago, Grey728 said: BBTS for $290 https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/144694?utm_source=Marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=marketing&utm_content= It's not terrible considering HLJ price was 27,500 yen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 True. Sad to say that's probably our new norm when it comes to finding cheaper place to buy only to pay more later for what shipping method is available for us. If only EMS or SAL is still available, it's practical to order it abroad. But with the current shipping cost for let's say DHL, it just caught up with the US pricing.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 yeah, the TAx is killing some of the deals in the USA,  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 1 hour ago, F360 said: yeah, the TAx is killing some of the deals in the USA,  To be honest, I really don't mind getting it here as long that it's widely available and easy to purchase including preordering it. Because if ever there's something wrong with the product the returns and refunds are easy to do than the ones abroad. And I guess on my part, my purchases is more controllable, or limited for that matter due to the price, than getting it from abroad due to the mindset of us seeing the price 'cheaper' than in the US.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 5 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: To be honest, I really don't mind getting it here as long that it's widely available and easy to purchase including preordering it. Because if ever there's something wrong with the product the returns and refunds are easy to do than the ones abroad. And I guess on my part, my purchases is more controllable, or limited for that matter due to the price, than getting it from abroad due to the mindset of us seeing the price 'cheaper' than in the US.  yeah, I agree on that one.. if the price is close enough, I would preorder it from USA because of easy returns or you can easily contact Bluefin too. And right now, the price is getting closer and closer due to the shipping cost.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsylar Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 5 hours ago, no3Ljm said: True. Sad to say that's probably our new norm when it comes to finding cheaper place to buy only to pay more later for what shipping method is available for us. If only EMS or SAL is still available, it's practical to order it abroad. But with the current shipping cost for let's say DHL, it just caught up with the US pricing.   3 hours ago, F360 said: yeah, I agree on that one.. if the price is close enough, I would preorder it from USA because of easy returns or you can easily contact Bluefin too. And right now, the price is getting closer and closer due to the shipping cost.  I saw the main page of HLJ saying air small package is recovered to usa. Is it true？ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, carlsylar said: I saw the main page of HLJ saying air small package is recovered to usa. Is it true？ It's best to keep watch on Japan Post News and Update from their website. https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/information/index_en.html Surface mail resumed to US since October 9 based on this link: https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/information/2020/1008_01_en.html Here's another link to show all the countries: https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/information/overview_en.html If HLJ claims they can as per the info they provided thru all the links they posted, then it's true. https://www.hlj.com/airmail-to-the-usa https://support.hlj.com/hc/en-us/articles/900000466026  Edited December 9, 2020 by no3Ljm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 1 hour ago, carlsylar said:  I saw the main page of HLJ saying air small package is recovered to usa. Is it true？ yes, but there many restrictions.  The air small packet they are taking about will not have tracking and will not have insurance.  Iitems over 15,000yen can not ship by air small packet too. https://support.hlj.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001861474-Shipping-Methods-Overview  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsylar Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 5 hours ago, F360 said: yes, but there many restrictions.  The air small packet they are taking about will not have tracking and will not have insurance.  Iitems over 15,000yen can not ship by air small packet too. https://support.hlj.com/hc/en-us/articles/115001861474-Shipping-Methods-Overview   7 hours ago, no3Ljm said: It's best to keep watch on Japan Post News and Update from their website. https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/information/index_en.html Surface mail resumed to US since October 9 based on this link: https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/information/2020/1008_01_en.html Here's another link to show all the countries: https://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/information/overview_en.html If HLJ claims they can as per the info they provided thru all the links they posted, then it's true. https://www.hlj.com/airmail-to-the-usa https://support.hlj.com/hc/en-us/articles/900000466026  Thanks for the reply then 290 usd isn't a bad choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anubis20 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 Toydojo $290 no tax and free shipping https://www.toydojo.com/gundam-metal-build-gundam-astray-gold-frame-amatsu-mina-princess-of-the-sky-ver-mobile-suit-gundam-seed-astray/ Sure Thing Toys $290 no tax and free shipping https://surethingtoys.com/products/bandai-metal-build-gundam-astray-gold-frame-amatsu-mina-gundam-seed-astray?_pos=1&_sid=445b6a165&_ss=r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 4 hours ago, anubis20 said: Toydojo $290 no tax and free shipping https://www.toydojo.com/gundam-metal-build-gundam-astray-gold-frame-amatsu-mina-princess-of-the-sky-ver-mobile-suit-gundam-seed-astray/ Sure Thing Toys $290 no tax and free shipping https://surethingtoys.com/products/bandai-metal-build-gundam-astray-gold-frame-amatsu-mina-gundam-seed-astray?_pos=1&_sid=445b6a165&_ss=r thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwhangchoi Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 i want Justice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 1 minute ago, davidwhangchoi said: i want Justice Same here. I will keep you company in that Justice corner, David.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidwhangchoi Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 23 minutes ago, no3Ljm said: Same here. I will keep you company in that Justice corner, David.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68whiskey Posted December 9, 2020 Share Posted December 9, 2020 10 hours ago, anubis20 said: Toydojo $290 no tax and free shipping https://www.toydojo.com/gundam-metal-build-gundam-astray-gold-frame-amatsu-mina-princess-of-the-sky-ver-mobile-suit-gundam-seed-astray/ Sure Thing Toys $290 no tax and free shipping https://surethingtoys.com/products/bandai-metal-build-gundam-astray-gold-frame-amatsu-mina-gundam-seed-astray?_pos=1&_sid=445b6a165&_ss=r Toy dojo online is a great place to shop from , I’ve bought a couple things from them with no issue.  Toy dojo in store in Texas is a whole other story. It’s 50/50 with customer service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 46 minutes ago, 68whiskey said: Toy dojo online is a great place to shop from , I’ve bought a couple things from them with no issue.  Toy dojo in store in Texas is a whole other story. It’s 50/50 with customer service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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General Rasp Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Do the white parts have a gloss or matte finish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsylar Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 25 minutes ago, General Rasp said: Do the white parts have a gloss or matte finish? matte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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