Special Sauce Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 It seems like, other than HLJ, it's hard to trust any of these retailers. Maybe AmiAmi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orbitalharvest Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Just now, rocketblast said: yeah I just read on a bunch of sites that they don't ship anything.. so I guess I'll have to contact paypal then.. this valk preorder is impossible. my advise is be patient and not desperate. much much more reputable shops that have (almost) always come through: >> mandarake: they'll list when the items come into stock, with a bit of the market price (but always very very reasonable) and mark up. but always dependable: https://order.mandarake.co.jp/order/listPage/list?keyword=macross dx&lang=en >> hobby digi: still have yet to post their listing. have had the s and d for for a long time. i've only heard good things from them. not personal experience: https://www.hobbydigi.com/en_us/catalogsearch/result/?q=macross >> sugo: seems like a co-signment. got the roy a month or 2 after, but consistently delivered to at least 3 folks i know: https://sugotoys.com.au/product/bandai-soul-of-chogokin-macross-1-48-vf-1jap-compatible-armoured-parts-set/ do as you must, but personally... i'd rather not perpetuate bad behavior... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafob Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Special Sauce said: It seems like, other than HLJ, it's hard to trust any of these retailers. Maybe AmiAmi? For me, even HLJ failed once when they took too many orders and sent out cancellation notices later (just like AE this time around). Having said that, I still trust HLJ, AmiAmi and AE. I've also discovered some smaller shops that haven't done me wrong (yet), like Okiniland and Plaza Japan. I guess when it comes to buying overseas, it's always going to be YMMV. Edited April 28, 2021 by dafob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketblast Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 I just activated purchase protection with paypal. man it's too bad, all these bad reviews. I didn't realize there's literally hundreds of bad reviews for NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jade20X Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, rocketblast said: well I'm done, I mean between NY and NIN... both of them have a bad rep on this board :\ haven't had issues with either one but I know some of you guys have tho' Believe it or not, Nin-Nin has come through for me whenever I buy from their later rounds (marked-up prices) of a PO. The last purchases I had with them were Roy and then Roy’s Super Pack. They came through on both orders, even though their packaging was really pathetic. I have the armored VF-1J combo set on PO with them (round 3 price) from this morning, so I have some level of trust with them currently. Best of luck with your hunt! Note: I always use PayPal with a credit card for my purchases just in case. Edited April 28, 2021 by Jade20X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 I went with two stores I never preorder from, Nin-Nin and LunaPark. I only want one but I got a second order in since I don't know that I trust either store a ton... kind of an insurance policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angesdad Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 (edited) I went with Nin Nin as well and it is my first purchase with them at their 3rd round price. Definitely not as confident as I was to preorder from guys like HLJ & AmiAmi, but on the last Roy release I seem to remember reading about members happy with Nin Nin...What's with Paypal exchange fees they add on anyways? BTW, do they accept preorder cancellations without much fuss?? Edited April 28, 2021 by Angesdad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 2 minutes ago, Angesdad said: I went with Nin Nin as well and it is my first purchase with them at their 3rd round price. Definitely not as confident as I was to preorder from guys like HLJ & AmiAmi, but on the last Roy release I seem to remember reading about members happy with Nin Nin...What's with Paypal exchange fees they add on anyways? I wondered after the fact if I could have chosen a different currency and avoided those fees. Since i was on the first round pricing though I just tried to click through as quick as possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketblast Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Thanks guys for having me do my research on NY. You guys saved me at least hassle if not some money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froy Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Special Sauce said: It seems like, other than HLJ, it's hard to trust any of these retailers. Maybe AmiAmi? The only issue I have heard about Amiami is that they will flag you if you cancel a preorder and that some times they charge extra for shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeboo1211 Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 1 hour ago, jenius said: I wondered after the fact if I could have chosen a different currency and avoided those fees. Since i was on the first round pricing though I just tried to click through as quick as possible I've tried, the option to change currency isn't there for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 My tier 1 stores are: HLJ, Amiami, PlazaJapan, OkiniLand, HobbySearch, Anime Export, Amazon Japan, Big in Japan, and CDJapan. I've seen HLJ and Anime Export now cancel preorders that seemed successful, and Anime Export has poor customer service, but they're all legit operations and I'm not concerned with sending them my money. Tier 2 would be Nin-Nin Game, Kurama Toys, and I'm sure there are more I'm forgetting. It's not that I'm worried I'll be scammed by them, more worried that I'll buy something that they won't have in stock and it will be a hassle to get a refund or I'll buy an in demand item and on the day of release they'll tell me they didn't get enough stock and I can go pound sand. Tier 3 at this point is pretty much just NY. It wouldn't surprise me tomorrow if their site vanished from the Internet since something has been going very wrong there for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhubarbarian Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Special Sauce said: It seems like, other than HLJ, it's hard to trust any of these retailers. Maybe AmiAmi? The only issue I ever had with AmiAmi was when I had to return my Sv-51 because of the mismatched ankles. Returns there are really obnoxious. I still order most of my stuff through them, though, and they've always been super reliable delivering. I've never had an issue with HLJ, CDJapan, and Big In Japan either (other than that I wish BIJ would change their URL ). I'm never ordering from N-Y again, though; after a VF-1S and then especially the super parts fiasco, I'd rather just buy on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscure7 Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Never had any issues with Nin Nin. They have always delivered my items. The only problem is that they only use one layer of bubble wrap to protect your items. Stay away from Nippon Yassan! Avoid them like the plauge. They were great before the pandemic. Now they do not respond to anybody. I have over $800 of items with them and for the life of me they do not answer any messages or phone calls. I even used Pay Pal to protect myself; however, my 6 months has expired. So in other words, my money is gone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orbitalharvest Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 1 hour ago, jenius said: My tier 1 stores are: HLJ, Amiami, PlazaJapan, OkiniLand, HobbySearch, Anime Export, Amazon Japan, Big in Japan, and CDJapan. I've seen HLJ and Anime Export now cancel preorders that seemed successful, and Anime Export has poor customer service, but they're all legit operations and I'm not concerned with sending them my money. Tier 2 would be Nin-Nin Game, Kurama Toys, and I'm sure there are more I'm forgetting. It's not that I'm worried I'll be scammed by them, more worried that I'll buy something that they won't have in stock and it will be a hassle to get a refund or I'll buy an in demand item and on the day of release they'll tell me they didn't get enough stock and I can go pound sand. Tier 3 at this point is pretty much just NY. It wouldn't surprise me tomorrow if their site vanished from the Internet since something has been going very wrong there for a while. great way of putting them into buckets. pretty much on point! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jade20X Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, Angesdad said: I went with Nin Nin as well and it is my first purchase with them at their 3rd round price. Definitely not as confident as I was to preorder from guys like HLJ & AmiAmi, but on the last Roy release I seem to remember reading about members happy with Nin Nin...What's with Paypal exchange fees they add on anyways? BTW, do they accept preorder cancellations without much fuss?? Not sure what the PayPal exchange fee is. My fee came up to just over $17.00 US, and I accepted the cost because I really wanted the armored VF-1J. Never tried to cancel with Nin-Nin before, but I’ve read others’ posts that they only give store credit. Edited April 29, 2021 by Jade20X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jade20X Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 (edited) 56 minutes ago, oscure7 said: Never had any issues with Nin Nin. They have always delivered my items. The only problem is that they only use one layer of bubble wrap to protect your items. Same experience with Nin-Nin. It was the small bubbles wrap they used, too. But, fortunately, my items came in mostly good condition (8.5/10). I had second orders of the same items from other stores that arrived in MIMB condition, and I ended up using the items I received from Nin-Nin as my set to open/display. (I’d love to get a second armored VF-1J set, but this set is just too expensive already.) Edited April 28, 2021 by Jade20X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ff95gj Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 While I don't trust Nippon Yasan anymore, as 1J Armored will be issued in Sep, the 6-month protection from PayPal may protect you. Rant: I was forced to use my refund on something with inflated price. And they wouldn't even combine my refunded "coupons" (they won't give you back money, but only shop coupons - not even shop credits) that I had to place two separate orders, meaning I needed to pay extra shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketblast Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Guys, NY orders shows my order is in dispute i would just like to say that I sent NY a non-hateful message and wish them good luck in the future. Hopefully they can straighten some things out for you guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borgified Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 A quick change of topic here if I may. Eventhough it was either a bombshell or a success in getting a pre-order for either the DX GBP unit itself or the complete DX 1J + GBP Full Set, is anyone going to get the upcoming Arcadia non-PF Nora 51? Just looking at the price of Nora's 51 right now, I have a feeling that the aggravation yesterday's pre-order drop will turn off collectors even more and say: "Screw it. I've had enough of this crap and say I permently quit collecting Macross stuff for as long as I exist". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derex3592 Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Well, if Macross Zero is your jam, (it isn't mine), then I don't think Bandai Pre-Order BS shenanigans will put anyone off an Arcadia product as their pre-orders do not create any drama. Which is nice....They are pricey, but it's a niche of a niche so whatever floats your cheerios as they say... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eXis10z Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 8 hours ago, drobo said: Nippon Yassan is up, but at 38480 Yen. Not sure if things have gotten better with Nippon Yassan, but BUY AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/34516-dx-chogokin-macross-vf-1j-armored-valkyrie-hikaru-ichijyo.html Really? Pay later is not available for them? Almost every other retailers only require payment upon stock arrival. It's going to be a hard time getting that money back if they don't follow through. I wouldn't risk it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanity is Optional Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 49 minutes ago, derex3592 said: Well, if Macross Zero is your jam, (it isn't mine), then I don't think Bandai Pre-Order BS shenanigans will put anyone off an Arcadia product as their pre-orders do not create any drama. Which is nice....They are pricey, but it's a niche of a niche so whatever floats your cheerios as they say... Same, plus the Arcadia SV-51 is honestly a very nice (and expensive) figure. My copies are nice and stiff, rather than floppy. I'd definitely down for a Nora version, and maybe a CF also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketblast Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 PayPal refunded my NY payment, in full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafob Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Just now, rocketblast said: PayPal refunded my NY payment, in full. You dodged a bullet, my friend. The rest of us aren't so lucky 'cause we're all beyond of our dispute window. We'll just have to live vicariously through you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drobo Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, rocketblast said: PayPal refunded my NY payment, in full. I kinda feel bad about posting NY having the combo set. Glad you were able to get your money back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketblast Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, drobo said: I kinda feel bad about posting NY having the combo set. Glad you were able to get your money back. It's alright. Looks like I gotta wait til September. Also I gotta get a ton of dental work done, so til then looks like I'm not saving any money :\ Edited April 29, 2021 by rocketblast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orbitalharvest Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 48 minutes ago, rocketblast said: PayPal refunded my NY payment, in full. were you within the 180 day refund period for paypal? congrats my friend! lil more balance to the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablumatic Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 All the mentions of NY reminded me to try to use the "store credit" they gave me instead of my Fast Pack set on another pre-order item that I know won't sell out. Apparently they only give you a year to use your store credit, then it expires and you lose any money you might have had with them. I'm actually not even expecting this similarly priced item from them, but giving it a shot anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 2 hours ago, dafob said: You dodged a bullet, my friend. The rest of us aren't so lucky 'cause we're all beyond of our dispute window. We'll just have to live vicariously through you... There are a few details about what was required in the dedicated NY thread in the sales forum, and with enough persistence, it might be worth trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhubarbarian Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 5 hours ago, borgified said: A quick change of topic here if I may. Eventhough it was either a bombshell or a success in getting a pre-order for either the DX GBP unit itself or the complete DX 1J + GBP Full Set, is anyone going to get the upcoming Arcadia non-PF Nora 51? Just looking at the price of Nora's 51 right now, I have a feeling that the aggravation yesterday's pre-order drop will turn off collectors even more and say: "Screw it. I've had enough of this crap and say I permently quit collecting Macross stuff for as long as I exist". I pre-ordered the Ivanov Sv-51, got one with bum ankles, sent it back, and was too scared to order another for a long time. It hung around at discount on the secondary market for a while, and I eventually got it for a discount. I might do the same with Nora, or just skip. The Sv-51 is really nice, but it's rather pricey. I highly doubt it's going to suffer from the pre-order madness that the GBP did; usually Arcadia units are pretty easy to snag in comparison. The Ivanov was pretty easy to pre-order if memory serves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windcloud Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 4 hours ago, pablumatic said: All the mentions of NY reminded me to try to use the "store credit" they gave me instead of my Fast Pack set on another pre-order item that I know won't sell out. Apparently they only give you a year to use your store credit, then it expires and you lose any money you might have had with them. I'm actually not even expecting this similarly priced item from them, but giving it a shot anyway. At least you got store credit. I asked for refund or store credit and they just kept on saying that they are having management issue and are working on getting my Fast Pack shipped, but I'm sure they don't have it at all. 9 Months already; too late for any dispute window. Just have to keep on begging them to give me store credit, will NEVER NEVER NEVER buy from NY again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenbatsu Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) https://www.play-asia.com/dx-chogokin-the-super-dimension-fortress-macross-vf-1j-armored-v/13/70efkv SOLD OUT Edited April 29, 2021 by Tenbatsu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvmacross Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, Tenbatsu said: https://www.play-asia.com/dx-chogokin-the-super-dimension-fortress-macross-vf-1j-armored-v/13/70efkv Play-asia gogo $71.90 shipping via "express courier" Still, sub $400 total is not bad for this combo set... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gulan Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 i totally forgot about this preorder and slept through it. did amazon jp offer oversea shipping on this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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