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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2014 22:42:04 GMT -6
Ok so everyone do not use Google Translate to work out what the Japanese says in the listing  |
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Post by Branjita on Mar 26, 2014 13:50:53 GMT -6
Even though these were ebay purchases I'm talking about, I wanted to post this somewhere so others might benefit.
I've purchased several small figures from Japan in the last few months, and these are how many days they took to get to me. Many Japanese sellers on ebay say that SAL takes 3 to 5 weeks, some say 2 to 4 weeks.
Japan to US via SAL:
-29 days
-17 days
-7 days
-20 days
-10 days
-9 days
Overall, pretty crazy how much it varies. I did check, and all of these were definitely sent SAL.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 26, 2014 17:31:15 GMT -6
Something Australian buyers should know is that the only shopping option we have now from Japan is a EMS or DHL.
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Post by Gonstead on May 26, 2014 5:37:28 GMT -6
When a listing for an item says "please expect minor stain/damage on both package and contents", most of the time this doesn't tend to be as bad as it might seem. Most, if not all of their items are second-hand and so were most likely handled by someone else before you.
So when ordering, keep in mind that you are ordering a second-hand item, don't keep your hopes too high for a super mega-mint item at bargain bin prices. At least expect something like one of the box flaps being a bit crinkled.
Don't be scared of thinking "Too good to be true" for the prices they list either. Their items are as legit as it can come from a Japanese company that sells merchandise. The only bootleg item I ever came across (If it counts) was a BEST OF DBZ Super Saiyan Goku.
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Post by king on May 26, 2014 10:50:10 GMT -6
When a listing for an item says "please expect minor stain/damage on both package and contents", most of the time this doesn't tend to be as bad as it might seem. Most, if not all of their items are second-hand and so were most likely handled by someone else before you. So when ordering, keep in mind that you are ordering a second-hand item, don't keep your hopes too high for a super mega-mint item at bargain bin prices. At least expect something like one of the box flaps being a bit crinkled. Don't be scared of thinking "Too good to be true" for the prices they list either. Their items are as legit as it can come from a Japanese company that sells merchandise. The only bootleg item I ever came across (If it counts) was a BEST OF DBZ Super Saiyan Goku. I believe i mentioned the damage exaggeration somewhere in the main post. as for bootlegs, they do get them but very rarely |
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Post by Gonstead on May 26, 2014 13:45:24 GMT -6
When a listing for an item says "please expect minor stain/damage on both package and contents", most of the time this doesn't tend to be as bad as it might seem. Most, if not all of their items are second-hand and so were most likely handled by someone else before you. So when ordering, keep in mind that you are ordering a second-hand item, don't keep your hopes too high for a super mega-mint item at bargain bin prices. At least expect something like one of the box flaps being a bit crinkled. Don't be scared of thinking "Too good to be true" for the prices they list either. Their items are as legit as it can come from a Japanese company that sells merchandise. The only bootleg item I ever came across (If it counts) was a BEST OF DBZ Super Saiyan Goku. I believe i mentioned the damage exaggeration somewhere in the main post. as for bootlegs, they do get them but very rarely Just thought I would post my thoughts as well. As of late I've been using them a lot more and I love their site. |
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Post by king on May 26, 2014 19:02:55 GMT -6
As much as i love them I think some of their new buyers are Idiots, buying stuff that smells like smoke and selling it full price
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2014 3:37:17 GMT -6
Gonstead actually it's pretty simple, if an item stated as unopened - it is unopened. If an item stated as used - it is probably near mint. They have really high collecting standards in Japan, and most items are taken at care, or they will not be offered for sale at any of the twelve Japanese collectibles shops that Mandarake sell their stock through.
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Post by burdocksan on Jun 6, 2014 4:08:07 GMT -6
I think I'm searching it wrong. Most of the search results include animation cels and some fantasized, lewd art prints of various DB/Z charactaers.
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Post by king on Jun 6, 2014 9:28:03 GMT -6
Gonstead actually it's pretty simple, if an item stated as unopened - it is unopened. If an item stated as used - it is probably near mint. They have really high collecting standards in Japan, and most items are taken at care, or they will not be offered for sale at any of the twelve Japanese collectibles shops that Mandarake sell their stock through. unless the figure is very rare, they had a Kamina figure ($500+ figure) for sale with no box/stand/accessories for $70 I think I'm searching it wrong. Most of the search results include animation cels and some fantasized, lewd art prints of various DB/Z charactaers. turn of 18+ items. thats all hentai/doujinshi |
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Post by burdocksan on Jun 6, 2014 9:55:38 GMT -6
Yeah, I did that. It prompts you when you enter the site itself. Still, they show up. I love hentai but.....
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2014 12:49:21 GMT -6
burdocksan look at my first post in this theard. King - Art of War Berserk resin from one of the Manga covers for half price due to broken piece at the back. ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-1188214.htmlAlso king you can't avoid their handling fee.  |
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Post by king on Jun 6, 2014 13:02:28 GMT -6
burdocksan look at my first post in this theard. King - Art of War Berserk resin from one of the Manga covers for half price due to broken piece at the back. ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-1188214.htmlAlso king you can't avoid their handling fee. exactly, rare/expensive damaged thing they will buy/sell. i never mentioned handling |
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Post by burdocksan on Jun 7, 2014 8:56:36 GMT -6
Doesn't the handling fee come into play only if we buy stuff amounting to less than 5000 JPY?
And can we view the shipping charges before we place an order?
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Post by king on Jun 7, 2014 11:26:36 GMT -6
Doesn't the handling fee come into play only if we buy stuff amounting to less than 5000 JPY? And can we view the shipping charges before we place an order? yeah, thats why i dont get why he mentioned it. no, shipping is determined after so its a risk |
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