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heidi2521

Padawan

heidi2521

Padawan
Id like to see the packaging and so on. So be sure to post them. We are anxious *www.mazeguy.net/movie-tv/gollum.gif

The packaging should be absolutely fine. It is usually handled by the retailer. Regd. Mail is safe enough but the shipping cost of a standard regd. mail package generally increases faster than a EMS/Priority package, so after a certain order size it makes more sense to go EMS. I went for EMS because it was only ¥300 more expensive than standard for the time difference of 10 - 14 days. If I had placed an even larger order EMS could have ended up being cheaper.

I'd recommend seeing the shipping estimates and then deciding whether paying the extra for express is worth it or not. It probably won't be for something like a single UDF, but probably will be for a larger order like the one I placed.
 

Gollum

Collector
Lets say I wanna order the below
1/7 Tekken Bishoujo Statue: Ling Xiaoyu PVC by Kotobukiya | HobbyLink Japan

What option of shipping should I choose?
I don't really care about the cost as long as the package does not get damaged, lost or too long to deliver.
 

Extreme Gamer

僕はガンダム!
Vendor
Add it to your cart. There you will see your shipping estimate.

Since your item is unreleased, you will only know the shipping estimate once the item is available :(


But I do think Registered mail (SAL in your case) will be cheaper by 1-2k.

My Nu Gundam was ~10k with EMS and 8k with registered mail.
 

heidi2521

Padawan
I can't see the cost because it is in pre-order, but AFAIK, HLJs standard shipping is not tracked so I'd recommend staying away from that.

IMO EMS would be a bit too expensive for that so I'd look into other sites that may offer tracked, standard delivery.
 

Gollum

Collector
Add it to your cart. There you will see your shipping estimate.

Since your item is unreleased, you will only know the shipping estimate once the item is available :(


But I do think Registered mail (SAL in your case) will be cheaper by 1-2k.

My Nu Gundam was ~10k with EMS and 8k with registered mail.

I can't see the cost because it is in pre-order, but AFAIK, HLJs standard shipping is not tracked so I'd recommend staying away from that.

IMO EMS would be a bit too expensive for that so I'd look into other sites that may offer tracked, standard delivery.
What about this?
Mikumo Miku Hatsune Imagination Scene Figure #06 Yume Miru Kotori by Hobby Stock | HobbyLink Japan
 

heidi2521

Padawan
What about this?
Mikumo Miku Hatsune Imagination Scene Figure #06 Yume Miru Kotori by Hobby Stock | HobbyLink Japan

Untracked standard is ¥760 while tracked, express is ¥1100。 In this case it would be worth it. I'd rather pay Rs. 200 extra and get it tracked and have it reach me faster than risk the order being lost/delayed/damaged.

I'd still recommend ordering 2 - 3 items at the least so that the shipping doesn't kill your wallet. Tis better to pay ¥2000 shipping for 3 items at once, even if you have to wait a little before ordering than paying ¥3300, ¥1100 thrice.

When SAL is significantly cheaper by say ¥1000、 the order value usually is high enough to justify the costs. Its up to you to decide whether or the extra amount is worth it.
 

Gollum

Collector
Untracked standard is ¥760 while tracked, express is ¥1100。 In this case it would be worth it. I'd rather pay Rs. 200 extra and get it tracked and have it reach me faster than risk the order being lost/delayed/damaged.

I'd still recommend ordering 2 - 3 items at the least so that the shipping doesn't kill your wallet. Tis better to pay ¥2000 shipping for 3 items at once, even if you have to wait a little before ordering than paying ¥3300, ¥1100 thrice.

When SAL is significantly cheaper by say ¥1000、 the order value usually is high enough to justify the costs. Its up to you to decide whether or the extra amount is worth it.

thanks for the reply. Now lets say I wanna order 2 or maybe 3 figurines. What shipping method do I use. SAL, EMS or some other. I'd prefer to track/safer option.
 
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