premiumcollectables (Australia) new items and updates

[prjkt]

I got my shipping notification yesterday, so you should be getting yours soon

[Thurmus]

Does anyone know what PC are going to receive their MP Ratchet stock? I preordered mine in mid-November and that toy came out over a month ago and I've heard nothing from PC about it. :confused:

Same story here.

[Akky82]

Does anyone know what PC are going to receive their MP Ratchet stock? I preordered mine in mid-November and that toy came out over a month ago and I've heard nothing from PC about it. :confused:

Wondering the same but about 2nd lot of UW Grand Galvatron?

[drifand]

Same story here.

I think it will be in June with my Ramjet. If not sooner

Unfortunately, it is a big trade off buying from PC as these items are in huge quantities by boat I believe. Hence we are getting those good prices.

All in all, I am prepared to wait but some eta notifications would be nice sometimes.

[MrTrick]

I think it will be in June with my Ramjet. If not sooner

Unfortunately, it is a big trade off buying from PC as these items are in huge quantities by boat I believe. Hence we are getting those good prices.

All in all, I am prepared to wait but some eta notifications would be nice sometimes.

Yeah agreed they really need to have expected ETAs (not just for the 1st round orders).
I did finally get my Ratchet delivery notification today, even though i ordered as soon as the 2nd round opened after missing out on the first "special" round.

[DaptoDog]

Yeah agreed they really need to have expected ETAs (not just for the 1st round orders).
I did finally get my Ratchet delivery notification today, even though i ordered as soon as the 2nd round opened after missing out on the first "special" round.

They do a newsletter email to customers every few weeks. They should have a section that provides ETA updates. It would save a whole heap of emails to them and messages here from people wanting to know the status of their pre order.

[GoktimusPrime]

I ordered mine on November 14, how about you fellas (prjkt & MrTrick)?

[reillyd]

Galvatron and Victorion are on the way. Good things come to those who wait.

[Premium Collectables]

uw-06 and mp-30 part of the sea shipment have been arriving since monday,
unfortunately they are only arriving a few boxes a day and not the whole amount, The issue on this occasion is apparently the auspost contractor van would consist of 80 percent of daily hauls, so they are stagnating PC deliveries.

We hope to have all of these units dispatched by end of week,

order for takara products placed in the first 48 hours of a pre order usually will avoid sea shipment, if you are wanting day 1 release dispatch.

[Kazza]

I ordered mine on November 14, how about you fellas (prjkt & MrTrick)?

I ordered mine on 9/11 in the first round within the first 30 mins and I'm still waiting for it, so don't feel to bad.

[MrTrick]

I ordered mine on November 14, how about you fellas (prjkt & MrTrick)?

November 11 for me and arrived this morning to my mailbox. So about a month after release date.

I'll order from PC anything that's big boxed items since they tend to cost enough to tip over to free shipping.

For smaller items I will order from HLJ, they have items in stock pretty much on release date and even their cheaper postal options (SAL) only takes a week.

[prjkt]

I ordered in Feb? Guess I was lucky...

[tangy]

Does anyone know what PC are going to receive their MP Ratchet stock? I preordered mine in mid-November and that toy came out over a month ago and I've heard nothing from PC about it. :confused:

I'm still waiting on an MP Hot rod order from October... sent messages but havent heard anything back either....

[GoktimusPrime]

PC has sent my MP Ratchet... to the wrong address again. :rolleyes:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/avatars/facepalm_primeratchet.jpg
Emailing them right now

[MayzaPrime]

PC has sent my MP Ratchet... to the wrong address again. :rolleyes:
Emailing them right now

At least its posted... :p I am still waiting :D

[CHILENO20]

Got my shipping notice for Grand Galvatron :D

[Smint]

Got my shipping notice for Ratchet.

[Kazza]

Just got shipping notice for my MP Ratchet.:)

[Borgeman]

What Kazza said

[MayzaPrime]

Yay!!! Got mine as well :D

[GoktimusPrime]

I contacted the courier this morning and requested for my consignment to be redirected to the correct address, and just as well that I did because the package was literally in the truck on the way to the wrong address! :eek: I did email PC last night about this issue, but have (as of now) received no reply. So if I hadn't contacted the courier when I did, then they might have attempted to deliver it to the wrong address (and possibly left it on the doorstep). :eek:

In my email to PC I did request for the third time now to ensure that my address is updated on all future pending orders. The courier also informed me that redirection takes up to 24h, so I won't be receiving MP Ratchet until tomorrow. :(

Basically what this means is that if PC had updated my address as I'd asked them to do over a month ago, then I would have received MP Ratchet this morning. But instead, it's arriving a day late, just as MP Destron Laserwave did. Also, I'm now dreading that every time PC despatches a package to me, I'm going to have to go through this rigmarole again and again and again. Considering that I'm giving Premium Collectables my repeat business, I would like it if they'd correct my address. It doesn't seem like a big ask. I could get these toys for the same price from HLJ or cheaper from Amazon Japan and get them sooner too. I'm going with PC because I want to support a local Aussie business, but if they're going to keep on ignoring my basic requests to update my address, then I'm going to seriously consider switching back to HLJ and Amazon JP just to avoid the ongoing hassle of having to take the time to send emails to PC and contacting couriers for redirection etc. As the customer, I shouldn't have to keep doing this! (-_-)

Update: Just received a reply from PC apologising for this issue. They're also going to send my next order via Premium Express postage free of charge. I just hope that it gets sent to the right address next time! :eek:

[GoktimusPrime]

The courier also informed me that redirection takes up to 24h, so I won't be receiving MP Ratchet until tomorrow. :(
Son of a glitch, it's Friday and I suspect that StarTrack Express don't normally deliver on Saturdays, meaning I won't get Ratchet until Monday! :mad: :eek: :rolleyes: I just... can't...

[MayzaPrime]

Son of a glitch, it's Friday and I suspect that StarTrack Express don't normally deliver on Saturdays, meaning I won't get Ratchet until Monday! :mad: :eek: :rolleyes: I just... can't...

You have waited this long... whats a few more days, atleast now its being delivered to the correct address :p

[drifand]

You have waited this long... whats a few more days, atleast now its being delivered to the correct address :p

You will need an ambulance in this case. Oh wait...

[GoktimusPrime]

I ended up picking Ratchet up from the depot, although we had to wait for two hours in the reception after hours. And tonight wasn't exactly warm. :(

[DaptoDog]

I ended up picking Ratchet up from the depot, although we had to wait for two hours in the reception after hours. And tonight wasn't exactly warm. :(

What????? :eek: That's an unfunny joke. You are very patient.

[Tropisetron]

Is anyone else still waiting for their order of Mp-ramjet?

I know i placed an order very late in the preorder phase... So expecting a late one...

[drifand]

Is anyone else still waiting for their order of Mp-ramjet?

I know i placed an order very late in the preorder phase... So expecting a late one...

June is stated here in the thread.

[Deonasis]

What????? :eek: That's an unfunny joke. You are very patient.
Actually i'm pretty sure Gok's patience was exhausted. That is why he was waiting at the depot. ;):p

[DaptoDog]

Actually i'm pretty sure Gok's patience was exhausted. That is why he was waiting at the depot. ;):p

No way I would wait two hours in the cold for a package. And I consider myself to be a pretty patient person. ;)

[GoktimusPrime]

Is anyone else still waiting for their order of Mp-ramjet?

I know i placed an order very late in the preorder phase... So expecting a late one...
Yeah, I made a late order too. I hope that they send it to the right address this time. :rolleyes:

[UltraMarginal]

What????? :eek: That's an unfunny joke. You are very patient.


Actually i'm pretty sure Gok's patience was exhausted. That is why he was waiting at the depot. ;):p


No way I would wait two hours in the cold for a package. And I consider myself to be a pretty patient person. ;)

Careful not to confuse patience with desperation for that next hit of Plastic Crack:D






Is anyone else still waiting for their order of Mp-ramjet?

I know i placed an order very late in the preorder phase... So expecting a late one...


June is stated here in the thread.


Yeah, I made a late order too. I hope that they send it to the right address this time. :rolleyes:

I too am still waiting.

[Dimi194]

Missed Victorion today, and StarTrack is already frustrating me; considering they are owned by AU post I don't understand why they can't drop it at the post office, as I'm out all day tomorrow (until 10pm) so I really don't want to leave it at my doorstep...

Now gotta head to the depot (a good 30-40 min return trip) at some point, but they couldn't even tell me when!!!! I asked if it would be ready tomorrow morning (can get before uni after the gym) and the staff person was like "Umm no sorry we don't know when it'll be ready, we'll let you know"

:o

[DaptoDog]

Missed Victorion today, and StarTrack is already frustrating me; considering they are owned by AU post I don't understand why they can't drop it at the post office, as I'm out all day tomorrow (until 10pm) so I really don't want to leave it at my doorstep...

Now gotta head to the depot (a good 30-40 min return trip) at some point, but they couldn't even tell me when!!!! I asked if it would be ready tomorrow morning (can get before uni after the gym) and the staff person was like "Umm no sorry we don't know when it'll be ready, we'll let you know"

:o

That sounds like a real pain and is exactly the type of experience I've had with them.

I thought we established a couple weeks ago that we could have it left at the local post office?

[Dimi194]

That sounds like a real pain and is exactly the type of experience I've had with them.

I thought we established a couple weeks ago that we could have it left at the local post office?

Well the customer service person at StarTrack I spoke to said otherwise... :confused:

[MayzaPrime]

Just got my Ratchet today... luckily enough the courier dropped it off at the local post office.

Thanks PC :D

[Golden Phoenix]

Victorion was delivered today.

Came with some Combiner Wars stickers for Defensor and Optimus Maximus. Not expected, very welcome (although Optimus Maximus' won't get used).

[GoktimusPrime]

My current orders with PC still show the wrong address. So as far as I can see when my next order ships, it'll be sent to the wrong address. Again. I've already emailed PC's customer service about this when they made the same mistake with MP Laserwave and again with Ratchet, and I've recently reminded them that they've done it before and I've explicitly asked them to fix this problem so that it doesn't happen again, but the orders on my account are still showing the wrong addy. :mad:

...doesn't make me particularly feel like a valued customer... :(


Missed Victorion today, and StarTrack is already frustrating me; considering they are owned by AU post I don't understand why they can't drop it at the post office, as I'm out all day tomorrow (until 10pm) so I really don't want to leave it at my doorstep...
I did not know that. In that case, I wonder why my AU Post mail redirect doesn't work with them. :confused: I don't have a high opinion of StarTrack Express... not after what they did to us at Sabretron 2004. (-_-)

[Smint]

How does this even happen?
I updated my delivery address on my account and sent them an email to let them know just in case. They told me to just update the delivery address as i'd already done. A few weeks later i recieved Ratchet without any issues.

[GoktimusPrime]

Hhmmm... I wonder if it's because I updated my address on my phone rather than on a computer. I just deleted my address and re-entered my new address again on my computer, and now it's showing the correct address under "shipping address", although the old address still shows up under "billing address," and I see no option to change this. But I guess "shipping address" is the important one. :confused: Guess I'll see what happens when my next toy ships. I've got a few more orders w/ PC, and of course, I can't cancel them. But I'm seriously considering switching back to HLJ and Amazon JP (I recently pre-ordered UW Computicon via HLJ). HLJ cost the same as PC and are faster and more efficient, and Amazon JP works out cheaper, but I've been using PC because I like supporting an Aussie business... but if they keep on sending my toys to the wrong address, then quite frankly I'm going to take my business elsewhere. (-_-)

[UltraMarginal]

I have noticed a few issues with their mobile website, like selecting a sub menu to shop through. it doesn't stay up to select anything. perhaps there are some bugs in their mobile site in general.

[Raider]

I ordered a CW Ironhide with my UW-06, which showed up today, but no CW Ironhide. On the invoice it lists both, but with a tick next to UW-06 and a cross next to CW Ironhide. Emailed twice (today and on Friday when it was shipped and I noticed only UW-06 was dispatched), no response tho. Didn't they hire a customer service person recently?

Likely means that they don't have CW Ironhide in stock so they have shipped UW-06 as stock arrived. I routinely order multiple bots in one transaction and PC doesn't tend to wait, they just ship once the items are in. The big X next to Ironhide signals that they were only shipping UW-06. CW Ironhide will come once they have stock.

[Ploughmans Lunch]

Likely means that they don't have CW Ironhide in stock so they have shipped UW-06 as stock arrived. I routinely order multiple bots in one transaction and PC doesn't tend to wait, they just ship once the items are in. The big X next to Ironhide signals that they were only shipping UW-06. CW Ironhide will come once they have stock.

I literally just got an email then saying that it'd shipped. Strange!

[Ploughmans Lunch]

I literally just got an email then saying that it'd shipped. Strange!

Wait, it's just been refunded. This is cool I think. I dunno please disregard this whole thing lol.

[iscreamonstars]

Hi,
Has anyone got their shipping notice for MP Ramjet this week

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[DaptoDog]

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[Raider]

I would caution anyone looking to use this to do your homework on it. Nowehere on the website does it show the interest rate charged if you go past your interest free period. It also says there is a monthly account fee but does not disclose what it is on the site. In both cases they say to refer to your contract. This lack of transparency is concerning. Anyone entering into this needs to be fully aware of the risks.

^ Completely agree.

Found this on their site here (https://zippay.com.au/faq/):

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It is a little ambiguous still. On my reading you have a $5 monthly fee when your balance isn't zero (unsure if that is at end of month or any point in time in the month where you have above a zero balance), a minimum payment of $40 a month (is that a fee?) but no indication on interest rates. I can't imagine this model working without interest being applied at some point even though they state: "There is NO establishment fee to setup your account and NO INTEREST ever!"

[DaptoDog]

^ Completely agree.

Found this on their site here (https://zippay.com.au/faq/):

At the end of every billing month, you can choose to pay off your balance in full, or simply make a payment that suits your budget (minimum repayment of at least $40 per month required). A $5 monthly service fee will simply be added to your account for any month you have an outstanding balance. No balance, no fees!

There is NO establishment fee to setup your account and NO INTEREST ever!

If you have repaid your balance in full within 30 days you will never be charged any fees!

It is a little ambiguous still. On my reading you have a $5 monthly fee when your balance isn't zero (unsure if that is at end of month or any point in time in the month where you have above a zero balance), a minimum payment of $40 a month (is that a fee?) but no indication on interest rates. I can't imagine this model working without interest being applied at some point even though they state: "There is NO establishment fee to setup your account and NO INTEREST ever!"

Thanks for finding that. Why it is hidden in an FAQ is beyond me. What they are banking on is that you make multiple transactions and then lose track of when each transaction will exceed the 3mth interest free period. Then I expect you will be charged pretty punitive interest. The fact the interest rate is not disclosed anywhere is a major red flag.

[Bato]

I'd rather have an updated website that hides what's not in stock (or makes it clearly visible from the search page/front page) rather than this deal :/

[llamatron]

I don't like it. This kind of company/service has to make money somehow, and the way it does that is by exploiting people who are bad with money and counting on them to, well, be bad with money (fail to keep track of when payments are due, etc). But I guess there must be demand for the service.

My (unwanted) advice: If you can't afford it now, don't buy it.

[Ploughmans Lunch]

If you can't afford, just preorder at HLJ and save for when it does come out. Doesn't help for TTMall exclusives but eh.

[ChlorHex]

Always spend within your own means and don't go overboard.
I guess like a credit card, if you go over and not pay up on time, there's going to be a penalty... a hefty one.

One another note, i just received my first order from PC and I've gotta say, I'm a happy customer.
Can't complain about the free shipping.
Makes it worthwhile to buy locally.

[GoktimusPrime]

I don't like it. This kind of company/service has to make money somehow, and the way it does that is by exploiting people who are bad with money and counting on them to, well, be bad with money (fail to keep track of when payments are due, etc).
Yup. A mate of mine works in a loan company and pretty much admitted to me that this is exactly how they operate. If you can't afford to pay now, then just pre-order from somewhere else like HLJ and gradually save up your money so that when the bill comes through you can just throw your money at it.

There are pros and cons with using retailers that demand upfront payments or payments when the orders are processed. Use whichever option suits you. It's not rocket science. And ultimately, if you can't afford either option then... it's just a toy. :rolleyes: Do people really want to get a bad credit rating over an action figure? Because this might affect your lending capacity in future when you want to make other more important purchases... like real estate.


But I guess there must be demand for the service.
My guess is that PC are trying to attract more business and in a way that won't affect them, which is good because it also won't affect the rest of us. i.e. if a person defaults on the loan, then it's up to the loan company to chase them up; additional interest, debt collectors, legal action etc.

But yeah, I also don't like the idea of needing to essentially apply for a financial loan to buy toys. If you're spending that much money on toys that you need to take a freakin' loan out, then you might need to consider reprioritising your spending habits!


My (unwanted) advice: If you can't afford it now, don't buy it.
Holy adult responsibility, Batman! :p

But yes, totally agree with this. And it goes with any other non-essentials too. If you can't afford it, don't buy it. If you really want it, then save your money. My next HLJ pre-order is Unite Warriors Computicon. I have however number of months between now and the time of its release to save up the money to pay for it. Seemple.

[reillyd]

Like any financial product there will be pros and cons. I hate the credit card interest I pay on big purchases....... but a debate on credit interest rates might be a little off-topic, given that its for someone's retail store.

There's twiier and reddit for such 'fiery' topics, after all.

[drifand]

I don't like it. This kind of company/service has to make money somehow, and the way it does that is by exploiting people who are bad with money and counting on them to, well, be bad with money (fail to keep track of when payments are due, etc). But I guess there must be demand for the service.

My (unwanted) advice: If you can't afford it now, don't buy it.

+1 I don't like it either, just don't buy it if you don't have the money.

[Premium Collectables]

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[Verno]

I've been away for three weeks. Have pre-orders for MP Cheetor gone up yet? :p

[Deonasis]

I've been away for three weeks. Have pre-orders for MP Cheetor gone up yet? :p
Been and gone. Sold out absolutely everywhere. People are selling their preorders for $1500+ on ebay. And a Takara employee accidently wrecked the mold which won't be replaced anyway because Takara has filed for bankruptcy.

How was your time away?
:p

[Verno]

Been and gone. Sold out absolutely everywhere. People are selling their preorders for $1500+ on ebay. And a Takara employee accidently wrecked the mold which won't be replaced anyway because Takara has filed for bankruptcy.
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7vyexAGmA1qkrgz5o1_500.gif


How was your time away?
:p
Angkor Wat and Ha Long Bay should be on everyone's "to see" list.

[valkyrie_76]

Been and gone. Sold out absolutely everywhere. People are selling their preorders for $1500+ on ebay. And a Takara employee accidently wrecked the mold which won't be replaced anyway because Takara has filed for bankruptcy.

How was your time away?
:p

LOLOLOL

Im glad you did it because I was going to do the same thing :D

[Batfan007]

Yup. A mate of mine works in a loan company and pretty much admitted to me that this is exactly how they operate. If you can't afford to pay now, then just pre-order from somewhere else like HLJ and gradually save up your money so that when the bill comes through you can just throw your money at it.




I have not bought anything from HLJ yet. Don't you have to pay you when you preorder like most places?

I'm confused. Or do you only pay when something ships?

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*$5 Account Keeping Fee if Credit line is in a negative, No Account fee once item is paid off or if Credit line is not in use.
*$40 a month min repayment- Principal Only.

Why is this deal too good to be real and must have a catch ?
the emails coming in are asking

A- Because the product works like someone with a Credit Card
Premium Collectables pays a transaction fee to the provider of the service.

Lastly, This Product will be of little interest to those who order and purchase as per usual, It is merely another option to any customer OLD or NEW if they want to secure a product before it runs out.

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Thanks for that. I was mainly interested as everything I was interested in was sold out on the site (via preorder) and if things don't get restocked, well I guess I won't ever be shopping there, seems like too much of a hassle, even if it is great prices.

Is there some issue with selling out and more not being available?

I don't understand commerce at all, usually when something sells out, it's like "can we get more of that please?"

Do the companies put a limit on what can be purchased or something? I'm totally in the dark here.

[Sinnertwin]

I have not bought anything from HLJ yet. Don't you have to pay you when you preorder like most places?

I'm confused. Or do you only pay when something ships?

It's all explained at the bottom of the page (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=22999)
Just click on the link

[BruiseLee]

Thanks for that. I was mainly interested as everything I was interested in was sold out on the site (via preorder) and if things don't get restocked, well I guess I won't ever be shopping there, seems like too much of a hassle, even if it is great prices.

Is there some issue with selling out and more not being available?

I don't understand commerce at all, usually when something sells out, it's like "can we get more of that please?"

Do the companies put a limit on what can be purchased or something? I'm totally in the dark here.

PC may have additional preorders at times for these and occasionally a cancellation or two which are back on the market for preorder but in general, a lot of the TFs sell out at pre-order. Members here including myself have been buying from them for a while now and are used to this so it's usually if there's something you want, get in there as soon as you can. There's plenty of updates on these pages when orders open either by members or PC themselves.

[drifand]

When items are out, they last more than a day is considered very generous for good prices. Not many people have encountered sold out under a minute items which some of us do for other items in other stores.

[iscreamonstars]

Hi Premium collectables,
Any idea when the last of MP Ramjet are due?
Thanks

[GoktimusPrime]

I'm confused. Or do you only pay when something ships?
Pay when it ships.

[ampoldj]

Hi Premium collectables,
Any idea when the last of MP Ramjet are due?
Thanks

email their cservice mate, just got a reply im 10th from the queue and should be shipped next week

[iscreamonstars]

I have early last week and nothing from them

[drifand]

I have early last week and nothing from them

I understand how you feel, I feel like PC's database has probably grown very big and they have a backlog of messages to reply to.

On the note, They did mentioned sometime in June for Ramjet, I have one with them.

[UltraMarginal]

I'm still waiting too, but they did have 3 separate orders for this guy, so probably quite a lot of stock. they have started shipping them, as evidenced by Gok receiving his, so I imagine it will take a couple weeks to pack and ship the entire order. I've been chomping at the bit on the inside for over a month now seeing other people get theirs, wanting to get my grubby little hands on mine, soon my pretty, soon.

[Premium Collectables]

I understand how you feel, I feel like PC's database has probably grown very big and they have a backlog of messages to reply to.

On the note, They did mentioned sometime in June for Ramjet, I have one with them.

we tried to help every customer get a ramjet, all should be finalised this month,
but with exclusives we are now only going to source from one place so future orders will sell out faster and there wont be rounds,

[Premium Collectables]

pre order opens 8.30

[spiderken17]

8:30 Tonight? Is there a place holding page yet?

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

8:30 Tonight? Is there a place holding page yet?

Here we are:

http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/transformers-tt-mall-exclusive-mp-11nt-thrust

Time to play the refresh game! :D

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Boom! It's live lads and ladies!

[DaptoDog]

Here we are:

http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/transformers-tt-mall-exclusive-mp-11nt-thrust

Time to play the refresh game! :D

Got it!

[Kazza]

Pre-order done:D

[spiderken17]

Got one, go for it peeps.

[MayzaPrime]

Preordered also...

[leej84]

Sold out already....

[snaketales]

ahhh my savings account's taken a big hit :D

[DaptoDog]

Sold out already....

I can still add to cart.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

I can still add to cart.

When you try to checkout you'll get the sold out.

[ITZTRU]

How do you get the energon points credited to your account if you share and like PC's website on twitter and FB?

[jazzcomp]

Missed out :( One hour late - no DST.

[laproblematique]

Timezones suck. :(

One day notice would be nice in advance for exclusives.

[reillyd]

In the excitement of MP Thrust fever, you may have missed that Titan Returns Wave 1 and 2 Deluxes, plus Wave 2 Astrotrain and Alpha Trion/Trizer are also up for preorder. Should still come in cheaper than retail, unless they're released in a toy sale period.

[Akky82]

Pretty happy logged in at 8:34 with no idea thrust pre-order was even coming, nabbed it =)

[Grimr]

Missed out. Toy collecting you just got boned by life!

While it may not have made a difference, something of that demand should have a longer lead time, still PC, and I don't say this disparagingly, doesn't need to be worried about individual customers now with their customer base, plus for a business the sooner the money is in the better....I'm just dang sour about it.

Whoever ruined the multiple rounds process is now getting hard glares from my optics.

[Lord_Zed]

I missed out on Thrust too, but I'll take that as a sign he's too ass on him maybe. I could get two regular MP's or 3rd parties for the same price.

[G1Optimal]

Lynxmaster is up for preorder
http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/transformers-unite-warriors-uw-ex-links-master

[Dimi194]

Wow I missed that going down last night so missed the TR DXL Wave 2, but ah well... got Wave 1 and Voyagers Wave 2 :D

[drifand]

Hi PC , I don't think is a great idea to have one run for a new mould as in new characters such as Thrust mp. You can see members here already missed out.
If you're in doubt if item was going to be a hit just post on the pre order thread as a eoi and you can estimate the numbers.

I admit I am someone who will take more than one piece if I could, and your new policy of just one run and 1 piece had made me turn elsewhere for remaining pieces as friends rely a lot on me to hook them up with a piece.

I hope you guys reconsider this next time Dirge mp appears.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

G2 Bruticus is also up:

http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/hasbro-combiner-wars-g2-giftset-bruticus

And I definitely would also love to see a second round for Thrust!

[Sparks]

Hi PC, I noticed that wave 1 and 2 of Titans return deluxes sold out straight away, I was wondering if you are likely to receive more stock.

Thanks in advance.

[GoktimusPrime]

I realise that this isn't an option for most people, but for anyone who may have access to a Japanese postal address, Takara TOMY Mall are still in stock (http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810842606/) for MP Thrust, and they have a limit of 3 per order (which would save on the cost of postage if you do a commande à trois.

And I don't think that PC are deliberately limiting their stock, it's just that this toy is by its very nature, a limited exclusive. The fact that online stores like PC are even able to stock this toy, and price match it with TakaraTOMYMall (which makes it cheaper considering that it's free shipping and if you spend any Energon points) is bloody amazing. Have people forgotten how bloody difficult it was to get CHUG Thundercracker, Dirge and Thrust before Hasbro released them as mass retail figures??? I missed out on the BotCon version of these toys, and even with my contacts in Japan I was only able to get Gentei Thundercracker and Thrust, not Dirge. For years I had Universe Dirge (redeco of Voyager Cybertron Starscream) because it was better than nothing. It would be a good 5 years after Classics that we finally saw these figures all released in mass retail, so for half a decade we didn't know if it would ever happen. Because those of us who got the BotCon or Gentei figures paid about $50 per figure, so practically double the cost of a regular Deluxe. And this is proportionately the same as what they're charging for MP Ramjet and Thrust -- practically double the cost of a regular MP Jet.

We pay the same proportionate price (or more) for limited exclusive figures all the time (e.g. BotCon exclusives, Club exclusives etc.), and much more than that if it's off the secondary market. Now MP Ramjet and Thrust may be later released as mass retail figures. After all, MP Sunstorm was initially released as a limited exclusive in Japan and later as a mass retail figure by Hasbro (though some will argue that the Hasbro one looks significantly uglier than TakTOM's -- I haven't really had a proper look at the Hasbro one before, but it is about $60 cheaper).

I can understand that missing out sucks for those who did miss out... but honestly... the fact that some people were able to get this toy from an Aussie source for a comparable price with original RRP is - IMHO - in itself pretty awesome and something that was unimaginable only a few years ago. We are being increasingly spoiled for choice here. These are the kinds of figures where I would have to ask someone in Japan to help me get this toy, even if other online stores were stocking them it'd be cheaper from Japan. But now I can get it directly from a local source (thus cutting out the middle man) and since I don't pay for postage and have spent Energon points, it works out even cheaper than getting it from Japan (although still bloody expensive, but again, not PC's fault).

TakTOM really should be releasing these toys as mass retail releases, and either they or Hasbro may do so in the future -- who knows. I'm too impatient to wait and see, so I'm more likely to pre-order now and regret later. :p But there is a chance that Hasbro may release these toys as regular store figures and you may be able to pick them up from a local TRU at significantly cheaper prices than what those of us who've pre-ordered the TakTOM version are paying right now. Cos my wallet is currently crying in a corner licking its wounds. But look, I'm not clairvoyant (or I'd be a billionaire now and none of this would concern me :p), so I have no idea if these toys will ever become mass retail toys or not... it depends on whether or not you're willing to take the risk. I'm not, so I've paid through the nose to pre-order this over-priced toy.

[Premium Collectables]

Hi PC, I noticed that wave 1 and 2 of Titans return deluxes sold out straight away, I was wondering if you are likely to receive more stock.

Thanks in advance.

Sold out faster than we thought,
the rest have bee made available for PO

[Sparks]

Sold out faster than we thought,
the rest have bee made available for PO
Thanks PC

Awesome I will grab mine, are you planning on stocking the Titan master figures too? they are the entry level figures smaller then the legends.

[reillyd]

Titan Returns Wave 1 and 2 now seem to be up for preorder again, for those who missed out.

[RobinT]

First damaged box received from PremiumCollectables. The item itself was a MR-03 Eagle Robo and it looked like the box was dropped on the ground before it was packaged up for delivery. Sigh...

[DarkHyren]

Hi PC , I don't think is a great idea to have one run for a new mould as in new characters such as Thrust mp. You can see members here already missed out.PC have noted on previous occasions that due to a significant amount of whingers in the past over "excessive wait times" (aka poor baby didn't get the item on release day even though they didn't order till round 3 of pre orders) they would have to limit stock of these sort of "limited" items to reduce complaints (PC feel free to correct me, I'm just going off what I recall from the whole debacle). It's unfortunately a case of a few bad eggs spoiling things for everyone. Personally I'd just put a disclosure stating that if you don't pay for express shipping you get your item when you get it and ignore the whiners, but that's me.

[drifand]

PC have noted on previous occasions that due to a significant amount of whingers in the past over "excessive wait times" (aka poor baby didn't get the item on release day even though they didn't order till round 3 of pre orders) they would have to limit stock of these sort of "limited" items to reduce complaints (PC feel free to correct me, I'm just going off what I recall from the whole debacle). It's unfortunately a case of a few bad eggs spoiling things for everyone. Personally I'd just put a disclosure stating that if you don't pay for express shipping you get your item when you get it and ignore the whiners, but that's me.

Yeah I hear you its just feedback, nothing really personal as I am sure I am not alone with this. Question is Are the bad eggs That many vs a strong numbers who want a piece? Last thing I want to see is PC turning into a refreshing combat like Amiami where hot items sold out under a minute. This will put people off so much that people no longer bother.

[Batfan007]

Any chance of titans deluxe wave 2 getting restocked?
Went before I could order them.
Or Titan Galvatron or blaster?

Also, anyone know what thee toys will go for at normal retail eg Kmart etc?
PC is great prices while eBay has usual inflated prices for Titan toys, still really want to know the standard retail price.

[Ploughmans Lunch]

Like $25. So not much more really.

[Kazza]

On PC FB page regarding MP-Thrust, "Our Thrust Allocation has had a small increase, those units will go live about 8.30 PM EST". Good luck guys.:)

[zaneiken]

Pretty bummed about my Wardog Veteran order being cancelled.

[jazzcomp]

On PC FB page regarding MP-Thrust, "Our Thrust Allocation has had a small increase, those units will go live about 8.30 PM EST". Good luck guys.:)
Didn't see this- anyone got it?

[leej84]

Didn't see this- anyone got it?

Nope :(

[drifand]

Nope :(

I know someone at the time when opened,managed added to cart and refresh with no result.
So there you go, one run issues.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Didn't see this- anyone got it?

I think the listing was open for a few minutes before it closed, was very, very quick!

[laproblematique]

Didn't see this- anyone got it?

I was on my final day on holiday in Anaheim when I managed to nab one at about 3.33 AM local time. IIRC it didn't go active til about 8.32 PM EST.

Hopefully it was worth staying up for!

[laproblematique]

Apologies if it has been mentioned before but if you order a bunch of items with the majority of items in stock and some arriving soon/ preorder down the track, do they ship individually or all at once?

[Raider]

Apologies if it has been mentioned before but if you order a bunch of items with the majority of items in stock and some arriving soon/ preorder down the track, do they ship individually or all at once?

From my experience they tend to ship once they are available. I have a lot of listings showing 'partial', ie they have sent some but not all the bots I purchased in that transaction.

[laproblematique]

From my experience they tend to ship once they are available. I have a lot of listings showing 'partial', ie they have sent some but not all the bots I purchased in that transaction.

Excellent, thanks!

[Premium Collectables]

****NEWS******

This News has just about been the second best thing to happen to this Company in such a short lifespan. The Awards and Votes have been counted and we have finished in the Top 100 Online Stores in Australia in the Online Retail Association sponsored by Auspost/Star Track Retailer of the year awards 2016. What pleased me the most is the calibre of other companies we share a spot in the top 100 Nationally with.

I just want to firstly thank the small team we have here at PC who at times have some impact on the services you receive.

SAM- Warehouse
Vic Crew- Twitter Team
Mark- US Operations
Abby- Customer Service

Thanks Guys for your contribution to such a amazing result.

LASTLY- CUSTOMERS, BEST THING TO EVER HAPPEN TO US AND OUR RESULT IS MOSTLY BECAUSE OF YOUR LOYALTY TO OUR YOUNG BRAND

We will look at doing something after our MID YEAR sale to thank all of you.

our spot in the Top 100 is Viewable here

http://pages.email.auspost.com.au/orias/peopleschoice
Scott

Owner/Founder

Premium Collectables

[Raider]

Congratulations. Keep up the good work and great prices and you will keep getting my support

[ampoldj]

Congratulations. Keep up the good work and great prices and you will keep getting my support

Congrats PC! keep up the good work and continue to value us your customers :)

[spiderken17]

Great stuff! I'm happy th that a company alot of us are using and is happy with is getting the recognition it deserves. Keep up the good work!

[laproblematique]

Congrats Scott, appreciate when a company really values its customers with great correspondence and all the more impressive with such a new company and heavy competition!

[jazzcomp]

Can't seem to view the link.

[leej84]

question: do vouchers redeemed from points have an use by date?

[drifand]

question: do vouchers redeemed from points have an use by date?

hope not as I just done mine by accident.

[UltraMarginal]

Congrats PC, it's great to see a small business grow in the Pop culture scene in Australia. Well done!

[reillyd]

Congratulations. It's nice to see such great customer service rewarded.

[Kranix]

hope not as I just done mine by accident.

I did this too, I was told the redeemed points last 12 months.

[Kranix]

Congratulations PC :)

[Trent]

Congratulations. I guess this proves that yours is the business model to follow ;)

[drifand]

I did this too, I was told the redeemed points last 12 months.

Well I guess inferno mp is going to be cheaper lol

[Kranix]

Well I guess inferno mp is going to be cheaper lol

Same for me :) Unless a surprise pops up like a TTMall or Hasbro MP11 Skywarp :D

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Awesome news PC -- very well deserved! It's great to see a business grow like this! :)

[Batfan007]

Congrats Scott, appreciate when a company really values its customers with great correspondence and all the more impressive with such a new company and heavy competition!

What competition? Nobody else in Australia is selling the same products at those low prices?
And if they are you better tell me so I can buy them.:)

[Premium Collectables]

Can't seem to view the link.

http://pages.email.auspost.com.au/orias/peopleschoice/?ecid=129976237;=0

[robwin1974]

For the SDCC Fort Max discount of $10 where you buy a standard version as well, do we message you for the code?

Do we need to reference the past order as well?

Regards
Robert

[GoktimusPrime]

What competition? Nobody else in Australia is selling the same products at those low prices?
And if they are you better tell me so I can buy them.:)
It's an online store on the world wide web. They are competing with other online stores where you can purchase the same toys for approximately the same or even cheaper prices. e.g. HLJ, Amiami, AnimeExport, Robot Kingdom, Amazon JP et al. I find HLJ's prices to be about the same as PC's (their base prices are cheaper, but cost of international postage makes them about the same price as PC). AmiAmi is really cheap but they also sell out super-duper quickly (duh). Amazon JP is also very cheap, but you need to have a Japanese residential address to use it. Robot Kingdom are also pretty well priced too, but I stopped using them when they switched to PayPal only (as I don't have PayPal). So yeah, there are plenty of other options for Australian online shoppers to use besides PC.

I'm happy to go with PC, but they're not the only game in town -- and that's a good thing. More competition makes things better for the end consumer, and PC's prices and service does make them competitive. Unlike say TRU AU and Myer who price their toys so high as if the internet doesn't exist.

[CHILENO20]

Got my shipping notification for Loud Pedal :D

[G1Optimal]

It's an online store on the world wide web. They are competing with other online stores where you can purchase the same toys for approximately the same or even cheaper prices. e.g. HLJ, Amiami, AnimeExport, Robot Kingdom, Amazon JP et al. I find HLJ's prices to be about the same as PC's (their base prices are cheaper, but cost of international postage makes them about the same price as PC). AmiAmi is really cheap but they also sell out super-duper quickly (duh). Amazon JP is also very cheap, but you need to have a Japanese residential address to use it. Robot Kingdom are also pretty well priced too, but I stopped using them when they switched to PayPal only (as I don't have PayPal). So yeah, there are plenty of other options for Australian online shoppers to use besides PC.

I'm happy to go with PC, but they're not the only game in town -- and that's a good thing. More competition makes things better for the end consumer, and PC's prices and service does make them competitive. Unlike say TRU AU and Myer who price their toys so high as if the internet doesn't exist.


Dont forget about that 10% gst on all imported goods over $20 sometime next year.

or have they shelved that when there was a change of leaders? :confused:

[DaptoDog]

Dont forget about that 10% gst on all imported goods over $20 sometime next year.

or have they shelved that when there was a change of leaders? :confused:

It's going to apply from 1 July 2017 on all purchases (ie there will be a zero threshold).

Nothing I've seen from Labor says they will can it. Issue will be the collection of it from the foreign sellers.

[G1Optimal]

It's going to apply from 1 July 2017 on all purchases (ie there will be a zero threshold).

Nothing I've seen from Labor says they will can it. Issue will be the collection of it from the foreign sellers.

Oh ok i thought they where going to get the recievers of the items to pay for it when it arrived in the country at the point where customs would access its vaule.

[1AZRAEL1]

Hangon, wtf? Is that actually going ahead?

(Sorry to derail the thread a bit)

[DaptoDog]

Hangon, wtf? Is that actually going ahead?

(Sorry to derail the thread a bit)

Yes it's in the 2016 Budget.

http://www.businessinsider.com.au/you-will-start-paying-gst-on-shopping-at-overseas-websites-from-next-year-2016-5

[Soviet Fox]

From that article, the retailer would have to make $75,000 through Australian sales per year before they would be required to collect the tax. Also, freight forwarding may help keep these numbers down

[ZoonMaster5000]

I like the first line where it says its going to start "trying" meaning it will be put in place but wont enforce it basically.

[1AZRAEL1]

I'll believe it when I see it. Doesn't seem it can be easily enforced anyway. Also states for tgings sourced here. Alot of stuff we buy can't be sourced here.

[BruiseLee]

I'll believe it when I see it. Doesn't seem it can be easily enforced anyway. Also states for tgings sourced here. Alot of stuff we buy can't be sourced here.

Pretty much this. The only realistic way to collect it would be to staff up Aust Post to collect this. Does anyone know how the USA collects state sales tax? Is this upon parcel collection?

Asking an online seller to start collecting GST for you is like someone's idea of building a wall around the border and making the other country pay for it.

Maybe we should move this discussion into another thread...

[spiderken17]

MP Inferno must be up for order soon on PC.

[tron07]

I love Trust but it was sold out, as I didnt camp on PC as some collectors did. If its mine, its mine else tough luck, but good for my bank account. :D

[OptimusNerd]

Hey PC - any word from your suppliers on either of these items?


MP-33 Inferno
Titans Deluxe Brainstorm (Walgreens Exclusive after SDCC release)

edit
Titan Force (SDCC exc?) triple pack (http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/04/12/botcon-2016-sdcc-autobot-heroes-boxset-vehicle-mode-images-313981#images)

[Tropisetron]

Its almost july..

Has everyone got their mp ramjet they ordered?

Im still waiting... No reply on fb from pc

[drifand]

Its almost july..

Has everyone got their mp ramjet they ordered?

Im still waiting... No reply on fb from pc

I got a reply but I am keeping things peaceful and let PC have an official statement in response to ramjet MPs.

While I don't mind waiting as it is, I do however like updates so we don't need to keep flooding your message/emails or even posts here.
It keeps your customers happy that you are still on it etc.

Please feel free to pm me if you want to know the current situation with ramjet.
I pray we all get our orders fulfill.

[Premium Collectables]

Its almost july..

Has everyone got their mp ramjet they ordered?

Im still waiting... No reply on fb from pc


order updates are not handled on facebook,

they pass on the request, however it can delay response times.

best to email cservice@premiumcollect.com.au

about a order

[Premium Collectables]

Due to some apparent misuse of the extremely generous rewards program, We will be reviewing the program in full, and changes unfortunately will need to be made. We are Sorry for the many customers who act in the right spirit of the program but it now appears some abuse is taking place which effects the longevity and viable nature of our business. We will disclose to changes later this week once an outcome is reached

Management

[1AZRAEL1]

Some people will always misuse a good thing. Congrats on those who decide to ruin a good thing

[MayzaPrime]

That totally sucks... It is always a few people that spoil it for everyone else...

[Deonasis]

Can the abusers have their points halted for 6 months or get a points deduction to deter abuse?
Outline on your site what counts as abuse and what the penalties are.


If you must change the system for everyone hopefully you do not dud previously accumulated points.

[Raider]

http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr100/Raiderxxii/download_zpsszdf8ebg.jpg (http://s473.photobucket.com/user/Raiderxxii/media/download_zpsszdf8ebg.jpg.html)

[Batfan007]

It's an online store on the world wide web. They are competing with other online stores where you can purchase the same toys for approximately the same or even cheaper prices. e.g. HLJ, Amiami, AnimeExport, Robot Kingdom, Amazon JP et al. I find HLJ's prices to be about the same as PC's (their base prices are cheaper, but cost of international postage makes them about the same price as PC). AmiAmi is really cheap but they also sell out super-duper quickly (duh). Amazon JP is also very cheap, but you need to have a Japanese residential address to use it. Robot Kingdom are also pretty well priced too, but I stopped using them when they switched to PayPal only (as I don't have PayPal). So yeah, there are plenty of other options for Australian online shoppers to use besides PC.

I'm happy to go with PC, but they're not the only game in town -- and that's a good thing. More competition makes things better for the end consumer, and PC's prices and service does make them competitive. Unlike say TRU AU and Myer who price their toys so high as if the internet doesn't exist.

So having looked at those stores and finding mostly outrageous postage to Australia, who IS selling those same toys for the same price or cheaper than PC, with the same or cheaper postage to or in AUSTRALIA, as that as what I was saying.

I am aware of the internet, yes.:)

If you seeing these same items at these prices with the same postage, then please DO link to them as I have not seen anything that even compares so far.

[ampoldj]

Can the abusers have their points halted for 6 months or get a points deduction to deter abuse?
Outline on your site what counts as abuse and what the penalties are.


If you must change the system for everyone hopefully you do not dud previously accumulated points.

yeah in my case it is my first time to try 1000 points that i saved for quite a while instead of redeeming 500. so i hope we can keep our previous points

[llamatron]

I've been saving up for the 1000 points, gonna be pissed if they get wiped out now.

[ChlorHex]

^This.

[1AZRAEL1]

Don't stress it'll all be explained soon. Possibly just restricting how many you can use in a transaction.

But let's not stress about it yet until we get an official statement on what the changes will be later this week

[laproblematique]

Current points won't be affected they said. Would be nice if it was confirmed that we could still receive them as I'm 35 shy from getting my 5th $65 off voucher. RIP wallet.

[llamatron]

I'm curious as to what misuse is going on... seems like a hard system to game. Selling voucher codes?

[BruiseLee]

I'm curious as to what misuse is going on... seems like a hard system to game. Selling voucher codes?

I'm speculating but it might be people making new accounts to get the bonus points allocated when you sign up, like, share etc. Not much money there but it would be a pain in the proverbial to manage this from PC's side and depending on which loyalty add on they are using with Shopify (their web sales platform) all these additional accounts will cost them money if they keep ticking over a higher tier amount of accounts earning points.

[llamatron]

I'm speculating but it might be people making new accounts to get the bonus points allocated when you sign up, like, share etc. Not much money there but it would be a pain in the proverbial to manage this from PC's side and depending on which loyalty add on they are using with Shopify (their web sales platform) all these additional accounts will cost them money if they keep ticking over a higher tier amount of accounts earning points.

Ahhhh interesting.

[Raider]

Taken from their FB page:

Premium Collectables Any Points Currently earned will not be taken away, The Changes will be more focused on qty restriction

[ZoonMaster5000]

I get the feeling this might have to do with zip pay/money. I tested this system out :eek: and what happens is you get the energon points before you make any payments to zip pay.

I reckon people are tacking up a $1000 order then spending the points on another order then defaulting on the repayment and basically getting free money.

[Sinnertwin]

Taken from their FB page:

Premium Collectables Any Points Currently earned will not be taken away, The Changes will be more focused on qty restriction

Interesting.
I wonder if people are buying in big numbers & using their points & VIP status towards other bulk purchases.

Anyways, all this specualtion will be over once PC make an official statement

[spiderken17]

I hope they don't change too drastically, I have spent a while saving up 1000 points to get a $65 discount which I plan on spending on MP Inferno.
If the discount is reduced I will be upset as I could have redeemed the points at 500 for a good discount.
Again it appears that the few are ruining for the many. I call boo on them.

[Deonasis]

I get the feeling this might have to do with zip pay/money. I tested this system out :eek: and what happens is you get the energon points before you make any payments to zip pay.

I reckon people are tacking up a $1000 order then spending the points on another order then defaulting on the repayment and basically getting free money.

Wow! That is crappy :eek:

[GoktimusPrime]

So having looked at those stores and finding mostly outrageous postage to Australia, who IS selling those same toys for the same price or cheaper than PC, with the same or cheaper postage to or in AUSTRALIA, as that as what I was saying.

I am aware of the internet, yes.:)

If you seeing these same items at these prices with the same postage, then please DO link to them as I have not seen anything that even compares so far.
The last time I did a broad comparison of pre-order prices was for MP Road Rage back in April/May 2015 (Yen prices are calculated based on the exchange rate on 9/5/15). I ordered two MP Road Rages, one from HLJ and another from Amazon JP. I didn't order one from PC, but I know that I was charged $9.95 for my MP Ironhide shipping, so I'm just going to use that same rate for Road Rage. Note that the advertised price on HLJ and Amazon reflect what they are currently charging for the toy, but I am quoting what I actually paid for them back in April (vs. what PC were charging in May) of last year. First I'll show the RRP as the standard price of the toy without discount. Then I'll show the cost of the toy at different online stores: the cost of the toy + postage = total.

RRP = ￥7560 (≈$100) before postage
Premium Collectables (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=470548&postcount=98): $74.95 + $9.95 = $84.90
HLJ (https://hlj.com/product/TKT83393): ￥5600 + ￥780 = ￥6380 (≈$67)
Amazon JP (https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%95%E3%8 2%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC-%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%94%E3%8 3%BC%E3%82%B9-MP26-%E3%83%AD%E3%83%9C%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%83%A2%E3%8 3%BC%E3%83%89%E6%99%82%E5%85%A8%E9%95%B7%E7%B4%842 5cm-%E5%A1%97%E8%A3%85%E6%B8%88%E3%81%BF%E5%8F%AF%E5%8 B%95%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%82%AE%E3%83%A5%E3%82%A2/dp/B00XJSV2B6?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0): ￥5040 + ￥580 = ￥5620 (≈$59)

A more recent example? Let's look at UW Computron, and let's assume that the postage cost is the same. As a rough estimate of the cost of postage let's take the cost of MP Road Rage and round them up to the nearest hundred.
RRP = ￥16200 (≈$215) before postage
Premium Collectables (http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/collections/takratomytransformers): $149.95 + $0 = $149.95
HLJ (http://hlj.com/product/TKT86252): ￥15000 + ￥800 = ￥15800 (≈$210)
Amazon JP (https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%A9%E3%83%88%E3%83%9F%E3%8 3%BC-%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%95%E3%8 2%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC-%E3%83%A6%E3%83%8A%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88%E3%82%A6%E3%8 2%A9%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BA-%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%94%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%8 3%86%E3%82%A3%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3/dp/B01DTS2NQ8): ￥11259 + ￥600 = ￥11859 (≈$157)

And this is just comparing with two other competitors. There are others which can be cheaper, such as Amiami, AnimeExport or Robot Kingdom. I've used Amiami and RK before and I've found their postage to be reasonably cheap. I've never used AE before, but being based in Japan I'd imagine that their postage rate would be similar. If we average out the postage cost between Amazon and HLJ we'd get ￥700 (≈$9.31), but let's round it up to $10 as an estimate, shall we? So now we have additional options for UW Computron...
Robot Kingdom (http://www.robotkingdom.com/ttmeuw08.html): US$114.90 + AU$10 = ≈AU$165
Amiami (http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-018261&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_cate3%3D986%24s_maker _id%3D93%24pagemax%3D40%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1 ): ￥11180 + ￥700 = ￥11880 (≈$158)
Anime Export (http://www.anime-export.com/product/31053): ￥10500 + ￥700 = ￥11200 (≈$149)

So as you can see, there are other places where you can purchase these toys for under full retail price. Yes, in some cases PC's discounts may be more generous or on par with other competitors, but sometimes it's not. The fact is that there is a wide variety of choice for Australian consumers now, all of which offer prices at below RRP. Much more choice than what we had several years ago before so many online import stores existed. Imagine if we were this well spoiled for choice back when we were collecting things like Beast Wars II, Beast Wars Neo, early Takara G1 reissues, Car Robot, Binaltech, Micron Legend, Super Link, early MPs, Galaxy Force, Henkei etc.!

[DaptoDog]

The last time I did a broad comparison of pre-order prices was for MP Road Rage back in April/May 2015 (Yen prices are calculated based on the exchange rate on 9/5/15). I ordered two MP Road Rages, one from HLJ and another from Amazon JP. I didn't order one from PC, but I know that I was charged $9.95 for my MP Ironhide shipping, so I'm just going to use that same rate for Road Rage. Note that the advertised price on HLJ and Amazon reflect what they are currently charging for the toy, but I am quoting what I actually paid for them back in April (vs. what PC were charging in May) of last year. First I'll show the RRP as the standard price of the toy without discount. Then I'll show the cost of the toy at different online stores: the cost of the toy + postage = total.

RRP = ￥7560 (≈$100) before postage
Premium Collectables (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=470548&postcount=98): $74.95 + $9.95 = $84.90
HLJ (https://hlj.com/product/TKT83393): ￥5600 + ￥780 = ￥6380 (≈$67)
Amazon JP (https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%95%E3%8 2%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC-%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%94%E3%8 3%BC%E3%82%B9-MP26-%E3%83%AD%E3%83%9C%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%83%A2%E3%8 3%BC%E3%83%89%E6%99%82%E5%85%A8%E9%95%B7%E7%B4%842 5cm-%E5%A1%97%E8%A3%85%E6%B8%88%E3%81%BF%E5%8F%AF%E5%8 B%95%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%82%AE%E3%83%A5%E3%82%A2/dp/B00XJSV2B6?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0): ￥5040 + ￥580 = ￥5620 (≈$59)

A more recent example? Let's look at UW Computron, and let's assume that the postage cost is the same. As a rough estimate of the cost of postage let's take the cost of MP Road Rage and round them up to the nearest hundred.
RRP = ￥16200 (≈$215) before postage
Premium Collectables (http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/collections/takratomytransformers): $149.95 + $0 = $149.95
HLJ (http://hlj.com/product/TKT86252): ￥15000 + ￥800 = ￥15800 (≈$210)
Amazon JP (https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%A9%E3%83%88%E3%83%9F%E3%8 3%BC-%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%95%E3%8 2%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC-%E3%83%A6%E3%83%8A%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88%E3%82%A6%E3%8 2%A9%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BA-%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%94%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%8 3%86%E3%82%A3%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3/dp/B01DTS2NQ8): ￥11259 + ￥600 = ￥11859 (≈$157)

And this is just comparing with two other competitors. There are others which can be cheaper, such as Amiami, AnimeExport or Robot Kingdom. I've used Amiami and RK before and I've found their postage to be reasonably cheap. I've never used AE before, but being based in Japan I'd imagine that their postage rate would be similar. If we average out the postage cost between Amazon and HLJ we'd get ￥700 (≈$9.31), but let's round it up to $10 as an estimate, shall we? So now we have additional options for UW Computron...
Robot Kingdom (http://www.robotkingdom.com/ttmeuw08.html): US$114.90 + AU$10 = ≈AU$165
Amiami (http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-018261&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_cate3%3D986%24s_maker _id%3D93%24pagemax%3D40%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1 ): ￥11180 + ￥700 = ￥11880 (≈$158)
Anime Export (http://www.anime-export.com/product/31053): ￥10500 + ￥700 = ￥11200 (≈$149)

So as you can see, there are other places where you can purchase these toys for under full retail price. Yes, in some cases PC's discounts may be more generous or on par with other competitors, but sometimes it's not. The fact is that there is a wide variety of choice for Australian consumers now, all of which offer prices at below RRP. Much more choice than what we had several years ago before so many online import stores existed. Imagine if we were this well spoiled for choice back when we were collecting things like Beast Wars II, Beast Wars Neo, early Takara G1 reissues, Car Robot, Binaltech, Micron Legend, Super Link, early MPs, Galaxy Force, Henkei etc.!

If you think you can get $10 shipping from RK for UW Computron I want to know what you are smoking/drinking? I just tested out UW Bruticus this morning from RK and the cheapest shipping option was US$36 which is about A$50. The all-in cost would have been A$207, way more than your Computron estimate of $165.

Sadly the strength of the yen means it's no cheaper buying from Japan than Hong Kong at the moment.

[Trent]

Once upon a time RK had great shipping prices. When they updated their website they also pretty much doubled the cost of shipping. I've barely bought from them since.

[DaptoDog]

Once upon a time RK had great shipping prices. When they updated their website they also pretty much doubled the cost of shipping. I've barely bought from them since.

I find them no more expensive than the Japanese one's at the moment.

Another case in point. Cheapest shipping for UW Bruticus at HLJ is ¥4,260 which is A$57 at the current exchange rate. So the all in cost there is A$217. More than RK and way more than PC.

[Sparks]

Anyone still waiting on Victorion?

[5FDP]

Once upon a time RK had great shipping prices. When they updated their website they also pretty much doubled the cost of shipping. I've barely bought from them since.

I'd agree with that.

[G1Optimal]

Just ordered hasbro computron as the 2nd lot of pre order is available but, i noticed a typo in the email address after i ordered it :(

I have contacted them about it hopefully i can get it changed:confused::o

[GoktimusPrime]

If you think you can get $10 shipping from RK for UW Computron I want to know what you are smoking/drinking? I just tested out UW Bruticus this morning from RK and the cheapest shipping option was US$36 which is about A$50. The all-in cost would have been A$207, way more than your Computron estimate of $165.
As I said in my previous post, it was an estimate. I haven't used Robot Kingdom ever since they switched to only accepting PayPal payments since I don't have PayPal. And as Trent said, they did have reasonably good postage rates back in the day, but as I no longer use RK I'm not privy to what their more recent postage rates are like. But it sounds like I'm not missing out on much by not using them. AU$207 is still below RRP though, so it's still technically a discounted price. Not a massive discount, but a discount nonetheless.

[valkyrie_76]

Anyone still waiting on Victorion?

I got mine about 3 weeks ago.

[Batfan007]

The last time I did a broad comparison of pre-order prices was for MP Road Rage back in April/May 2015 (Yen prices are calculated based on the exchange rate on 9/5/15). I ordered two MP Road Rages, one from HLJ and another from Amazon JP. I didn't order one from PC, but I know that I was charged $9.95 for my MP Ironhide shipping, so I'm just going to use that same rate for Road Rage. Note that the advertised price on HLJ and Amazon reflect what they are currently charging for the toy, but I am quoting what I actually paid for them back in April (vs. what PC were charging in May) of last year. First I'll show the RRP as the standard price of the toy without discount. Then I'll show the cost of the toy at different online stores: the cost of the toy + postage = total.

RRP = ￥7560 (≈$100) before postage
Premium Collectables (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showpost.php?p=470548&postcount=98): $74.95 + $9.95 = $84.90
HLJ (https://hlj.com/product/TKT83393): ￥5600 + ￥780 = ￥6380 (≈$67)
Amazon JP (https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%95%E3%8 2%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC-%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%94%E3%8 3%BC%E3%82%B9-MP26-%E3%83%AD%E3%83%9C%E3%83%83%E3%83%88%E3%83%A2%E3%8 3%BC%E3%83%89%E6%99%82%E5%85%A8%E9%95%B7%E7%B4%842 5cm-%E5%A1%97%E8%A3%85%E6%B8%88%E3%81%BF%E5%8F%AF%E5%8 B%95%E3%83%95%E3%82%A3%E3%82%AE%E3%83%A5%E3%82%A2/dp/B00XJSV2B6?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0): ￥5040 + ￥580 = ￥5620 (≈$59)

A more recent example? Let's look at UW Computron, and let's assume that the postage cost is the same. As a rough estimate of the cost of postage let's take the cost of MP Road Rage and round them up to the nearest hundred.
RRP = ￥16200 (≈$215) before postage
Premium Collectables (http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/collections/takratomytransformers): $149.95 + $0 = $149.95
HLJ (http://hlj.com/product/TKT86252): ￥15000 + ￥800 = ￥15800 (≈$210)
Amazon JP (https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%A9%E3%83%88%E3%83%9F%E3%8 3%BC-%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%95%E3%8 2%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC-%E3%83%A6%E3%83%8A%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88%E3%82%A6%E3%8 2%A9%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%82%BA-%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%94%E3%83%A5%E3%83%BC%E3%8 3%86%E3%82%A3%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3/dp/B01DTS2NQ8): ￥11259 + ￥600 = ￥11859 (≈$157)

And this is just comparing with two other competitors. There are others which can be cheaper, such as Amiami, AnimeExport or Robot Kingdom. I've used Amiami and RK before and I've found their postage to be reasonably cheap. I've never used AE before, but being based in Japan I'd imagine that their postage rate would be similar. If we average out the postage cost between Amazon and HLJ we'd get ￥700 (≈$9.31), but let's round it up to $10 as an estimate, shall we? So now we have additional options for UW Computron...
Robot Kingdom (http://www.robotkingdom.com/ttmeuw08.html): US$114.90 + AU$10 = ≈AU$165
Amiami (http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-018261&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_cate3%3D986%24s_maker _id%3D93%24pagemax%3D40%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1 ): ￥11180 + ￥700 = ￥11880 (≈$158)
Anime Export (http://www.anime-export.com/product/31053): ￥10500 + ￥700 = ￥11200 (≈$149)

So as you can see, there are other places where you can purchase these toys for under full retail price. Yes, in some cases PC's discounts may be more generous or on par with other competitors, but sometimes it's not. The fact is that there is a wide variety of choice for Australian consumers now, all of which offer prices at below RRP. Much more choice than what we had several years ago before so many online import stores existed. Imagine if we were this well spoiled for choice back when we were collecting things like Beast Wars II, Beast Wars Neo, early Takara G1 reissues, Car Robot, Binaltech, Micron Legend, Super Link, early MPs, Galaxy Force, Henkei etc.!


Thanks for those listings and comparisons. Seems I keep missing out on stuff, as so far the price I have seen on those sites are usually more than I want to pay / more than standard ebay prices. But I'll keep watching more closely as new stuff comes out.

Is it common that with some of those sites, that older stuff once it's sold, and they get it again they raise the price or something? I've seen some out there prices for stuff that you can pick up cheap in local retail that was not rare or anything, but had all sorts of weird price variance. CW Menasor for example goes for all sorts of weird prices. You can currently get him for say $140 AU delivered from ebay, while some import sites (mostly out of stock) but have him up to $200-$250 AU delivered. And I do mean CW Menasor and not UW Menasor who sells for more at normal retail price.

[Raider]

Can I suggest this discussion be taken to another thread?

[Megatran]

The Platinum Edition Optimus Prime vs Megatron set (http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/platinum-edition-optimus-prime-vs-megatron-set) is on sale $80 (save $40).



Can I suggest Take this discussion be taken to another thread
That's better. ;):)

[Premium Collectables]

From July 1st 2016,

when redeeming an order while using Energon Points, Customers will be restricted to 1 Item of Each Variant. So The order may contain as many items of different type, but not more than 1 of the same type of Product.

Order Restrictions- Order Qty on all products will now be limited to 3 of one product type.

This Restriction Commences on the 1st of July 2016.


We have had the make these changes to keep our loyalty program untainted from abuse and being taken advantage of, Recent Events could of caused great harm to our emerging business , and safeguards are needed to prolong and maintain a long lifespan of Fair Prices and Generous Rewards.

[ChlorHex]

^that's a fair call.
Obviously there were lots of resellers buying heaps and getting points and then selling at profit.
Good on you.

[UltraMarginal]

From July 1st 2016,

when redeeming an order while using Energon Points, Customers will be restricted to 1 Item of Each Variant. So The order may contain as many items of different type, but not more than 1 of the same type of Product.

Order Restrictions- Order Qty on all products will now be limited to 3 of one product type.

This Restriction Commences on the 1st of July 2016.


We have had the make these changes to keep our loyalty program untainted from abuse and being taken advantage of, Recent Events could of caused great harm to our emerging business , and safeguards are needed to prolong and maintain a long lifespan of Fair Prices and Generous Rewards.


^that's a fair call.
Obviously there were lots of resellers buying heaps and getting points and then selling at profit.
Good on you.

sounds fair, and logical. nice.

[drifand]

From July 1st 2016,

when redeeming an order while using Energon Points, Customers will be restricted to 1 Item of Each Variant. So The order may contain as many items of different type, but not more than 1 of the same type of Product.

Order Restrictions- Order Qty on all products will now be limited to 3 of one product type.

This Restriction Commences on the 1st of July 2016.


We have had the make these changes to keep our loyalty program untainted from abuse and being taken advantage of, Recent Events could of caused great harm to our emerging business , and safeguards are needed to prolong and maintain a long lifespan of Fair Prices and Generous Rewards.

I have no issues with this.

I gather that if inferno mp is allowed 3 pieces per customer and if you want to use your points is to buy one with points and buy the other two seperately without or with any extra points you have to sperate it further as individual items. < 3 orders with 3 redemption points vouchers.

[1AZRAEL1]

I don't think you'll find anyone on here with an issue with the changes. Personally I'm all for it

[BruiseLee]

Yup, I'm all for limitations on qty especially as this gives the average collector more of a chance to get something.

[Deonasis]

Those changes are fair. PC were clearly dealing with group buyers or scalpers.

[ZoonMaster5000]

For obviously a serious problem from within their customer base I couldn't be more happier with the solution.

[Tober]

I thought it had to do with some customers applying a single code multiple times..? Basically, exploiting a check-out error. :/

As long as it works, cool. I don't think any of those changes have any effect on my spending with them.

[Raider]

The great thing about this is that it should not impact at all on the general customer base as us fans rarely purchase more than 3 of the same bot at one time. Very good way to resolve the issue.

Yay I didn't lose my energon points! :D

[spiderken17]

Yep I'm happy with that, it doesn't affect me at all as I only buy 1 item at a time anyway.

[ampoldj]

Kreo Class 85 Year Book is up for those Kreons out there :p

http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/kre-o-transformers-1985-yearbook-exclusive

[1AZRAEL1]

And bought lol. That's phenomenally cheap compared to wbay.

[UltraMarginal]

If I hadn't already purchased that through a mate in the states last year I'd be all over it, a fantastic price.

[MayzaPrime]

If I wasnt about to sell all of my Kreo I would be all over this :D

[serialmonkey]

Masterpiece Inferno now up for pre-order

[M-bot]

Masterpiece Inferno now up for pre-order

...and already sold out. I'm on the refresh page train, here's hoping.

[serialmonkey]

Yes we didn't get much warning this time. First post on FB about it was around 8:30pm, then it was live for order just after 9:00pm. I got mine at 9:16pm and it was sold out soon after.

[spiderken17]

The warning time is pretty bad, it assumes that people are waiting on the computer to see when it will go on everyday and doesn't give much heads up. I hope they do another run although I doubt it. It sucks because I had energon points to use and now wont be able to redeem them until the next MP on PC that I can get.
I'm not a fan of the 3 item limit when some people aren't even getting 1.
Also, I wish PC would be consistant with their release times. Its always been 8:30 pm and changing it to some random time is very frustrating.
This is my first complaint with PC and I hope they take this sort of stuff on board.

[Thurmus]

I could understand 2. One to keep out and one in the box. But why 3?

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Inferno preorders are back up!

[spiderken17]

I got one but its pretty bad that the product availability comes and goes.

[nsm034]

also a suggestion to Pc. There are many of us who will get every masterpiece regardless. Would you consider doing a system where people on a list who sign up automatically get theirs ordered with their credit card on file. Would save disappointment from dedicated fans and loyal customers

[spiderken17]

I like the idea but I don't think they are allowed to do that. Maybe those who have a history of purchases like most of us on the forum get a heads up email about when they are going on sale?

[M-bot]

Just managed to get one a few minutes ago. I agree about the limits - if something is going to be so limited in numbers that it will sell out within an hour, with plenty of posts here and on FB saying they missed out, then maybe a limit of one per customer would be a good idea.

Perhaps the limit can be increased after 24 hours if it hasn't sold out? Just a thought.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

I think it's more of a capacity type problem rather than an inventory problem -- seems like too many people are trying to order at once and there's only so many transactions the site can handle at the one time.

[GoktimusPrime]

It still shows up as available when I look at it, so keep hitting that F5 keys, guys! :D
And don't forget to spend those Energon Discount points! :) I also love how there's a 3 limit per customer limit; that seems quite reasonable.

Any idea as to approx. when this toy will be released?

[TAAUBlaster]

My order just went through ok now, so seems he is still available. It would be nice if PC would use their newsletter to inform subscribers about when these "big name" pre-orders are expected to go live.

[leej84]

Inferno still available atm, thank God.

[Kazza]

Got home from work at 4:20am and manage to pre-order one.

[spiderken17]

So it seems stock isn't an issue, more the checkout only working at random intervals. Very frustrating for everyone.

[1AZRAEL1]

Snagged one using ZipPay. Has anyone used that yet? If not, I'm the Guinea pig

[UltraMarginal]

I bought one at 11-11.30 last night no worries.

I get an impression that PC might make items like this available in batches every hour or some other pre-determined time period so it doesn't blow out their system, nearly every time they release something popular like this I see the same string of posts here for the night it happens with people thinking it's sold out and back up and sold out and back up. It's more than half a day later now and it's still available.

[G1Optimal]

Snagged one using ZipPay. Has anyone used that yet? If not, I'm the Guinea pig

I have 2 times, you will have until the due date to pay it all back for no account keeping fee after that you will pay $5 extra per month ( which gets added to your total oweing balance ) until its payed back.

The minimum to pay each month is $40 , but you can pay any amout above that up to the full amount .

[1AZRAEL1]

I have 2 times

Any issues?

[G1Optimal]

Any issues?

No none so far

[1AZRAEL1]

Good to hear. Was a bit hesitant using it, so we'll see how it goes

[DarkHyren]

also a suggestion to Pc. There are many of us who will get every masterpiece regardless. Would you consider doing a system where people on a list who sign up automatically get theirs ordered with their credit card on file. Would save disappointment from dedicated fans and loyal customers
I like the idea but I don't think they are allowed to do that. Maybe those who have a history of purchases like most of us on the forum get a heads up email about when they are going on sale?
My order just went through ok now, so seems he is still available. It would be nice if PC would use their newsletter to inform subscribers about when these "big name" pre-orders are expected to go live.Apparently there is an email that goes out automatically to VIP members (those that spend over $5k in a year) informing them that a product is about to drop and allowing them first dibs at pre ordering.
Personally I don't think this is entirely fair to those of us that only order, for example, MP Transformers, as we wouldn't really get close to spending that much.
Really it's only those that buy a lot of those "Hot Toys" figures that can even become a VIP member, so I think that PC should instead have different categories of VIP membership, maybe even partner up with OTCA and/or TCCA to offer a separate VIP membership for Transformers collectors.

Also for those wondering, MP Inferno is still available to pre-order, just did mine without any issues ;)

[Borgeman]

Their setup is probably the fairest without picking and choosing who to give dibs to.
Its like most places - the more you spend with a business, the more you will be looked after.

[Raider]

Apparently there is an email that goes out automatically to VIP members (those that spend over $5k in a year) informing them that a product is about to drop and allowing them first dibs at pre ordering.
Personally I don't think this is entirely fair to those of us that only order, for example, MP Transformers, as we wouldn't really get close to spending that much.
Really it's only those that buy a lot of those "Hot Toys" figures that can even become a VIP member, so I think that PC should instead have different categories of VIP membership, maybe even partner up with OTCA and/or TCCA to offer a separate VIP membership for Transformers collectors.

Also for those wondering, MP Inferno is still available to pre-order, just did mine without any issues ;)

Why shouldn't they give preference to customers that clearly spend a lot more money with them? Would be crazy not to give them some incentive for purchasing.

Also, I do not believe that they send emails out in advance to VIP all the time although I do believe it happens on most super rare items.

[DarkHyren]

I'm not saying they shouldn't give some benefits to really big spenders, just that it would be nice if they also gave loyal customers that "only" spend $1,000 a year with them some early bird access as well.
I don't know about the frequency of the advance emails to VIPs, however they were sent out an advance warning for MP Inferno, which is not a super rare item, so that leads me to believe that the advance emails are sent more often then not.

I think my biggest gripe with the way the pre-orders work honestly is that people from overseas end up buying up a lot of the limited run items which causes a lot of Aussies to miss out, which is especially frustrating when we only have a few good, cheap suppliers, while people in, say, america have a multitude of sources to choose from where they don't need to pay nearly as much as the figure costs just to get it shipped to them.

Yes, I know there are other stores to shop at, and yes I know that if you're lucky you can get the same items for nearly the same price, but I'm talking about the limited run items, which nearly always end up being at least $50 more to order from somewhere overseas. I'm not saying block overseas buyers either, just a suggestion that for the first 24-48 hours these pre-orders could have a region lock on them.

At the end of the day I was only posing a suggestion, a membership level for the Transformers fans that use PC, because as I said the only people that really spend over $5k a year are Hot Toys collectors, not saying that they shouldn't have some sort of benefit as well.

[reillyd]

They have Ultimetal Ultra Magnus for anyone with a big budget, and for those with more modest budgets, there's Legends Chromedome, Highbrow and Mindwipe.

Oh and Inferno is in stock for preorder, for those who initially missed out.

[GoktimusPrime]

I think my biggest gripe with the way the pre-orders work honestly is that people from overseas end up buying up a lot of the limited run items which causes a lot of Aussies to miss out, which is especially frustrating when we only have a few good, cheap suppliers, while people in, say, america have a multitude of sources to choose from where they don't need to pay nearly as much as the figure costs just to get it shipped to them.
I imagine that this is why places like eHobby and Amazon Japan exclusively ship to Japanese postal addresses. I suppose PC could impose a similar geographic limitation by eliminating the drop down menu box that allows you to select country (thus region locking it for Australia only).

But then they'd cop criticism from fans for restricting their business opportunities -- in the same way that many Western fans continually criticise TakaraTOMY for ignoring the Western market (even though they're legally obliged to do so via their agreement with Hasbro). PC has no such legal restriction, so I guess it makes more business sense to not limit themselves exclusively to the domestic market.

[Raider]

I don't know about the frequency of the advance emails to VIPs, however they were sent out an advance warning for MP Inferno, which is not a super rare item, so that leads me to believe that the advance emails are sent more often then not.


I have it on good authority from a VIP member that he received no warning that Inferno was being listed. Actually one of his biggest gripes is the fact that supposedly VIP members can't purchase through the site, they have to get manual invoices via email and this leads to them some times missing out on items if they don't get advanced warning.

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Actually one of his biggest gripes is the fact that supposedly VIP members can't purchase through the site, they have to get manual invoices via email and this leads to them some times missing out on items if they don't get advanced warning.

I thought VIPs had a quota allocated to them and if they don't respond in time to it/don't take up the full quota then it goes to general release?

[Raider]

I thought VIPs had a quota allocated to them and if they don't respond in time to it/don't take up the full quota then it goes to general release?

I have no idea. Perhaps PC could elaborate further on what vip status entails.

[drifand]

VIP did not get an email for inferno mp so please disregard that post. They get email for exclusive limited items and they are assured a piece if they reply within prior to launch time.

They are also bind by the limit rules and regulations so it is fair unless they decided to lift it at their authority.

Hope that clears things up. Have fun.

I do agree that it is difficult for a transformer only customer is able to get VIP is very difficult and almost not possible if you don't buy a um or $300 plus toys.
But these are the rules. You can find other things to buy. Please remember you need to spend $5k from January to December and not when you start become a PC customer. So if you just joined, you left till December to obtain the membership.

Personally I just like to buy what you like at their prices. I wouldn't be too stress about it if you missed it, is bound to happen and you just have to secure it at another source if it is the case.

[OptimusNerd]

I'd venture a guess that PC put up pre-orders for MP Inferno because they got last-minute info about it's pricing and supply. TFSource in the US had put it up a few hours earlier, and the TF news/gossip channels started talking about that... so I figured (correctly) that PC would have it up within a few hours.

MP Inferno isn't going to be a limited release/exclusive so there shouldn't be any significant supply issues. There might have been some hiccups in the first couple of hours because PC gets flooded with orders and I think they put an initial cap on the inventory to make sure it's not being abused. That seems to have been fixed up rather quickly based on what I've read.

So there was really no need to give VIPs a heads up for something that's not going to have a limited supply. I'm sure at some point they will cut-off pre-orders because they'll need to place their final order with the supplier.

[spiderken17]

In hindsight the complaints ( mine at least) were made because we have always had warning about releases and this time we didnt. PC dont really need to tell us so we shouldn't complain but they have set a trend so we have got used to it and become complacent about when the orders become available. First world problems.

[Premium Collectables]

I have no idea. Perhaps PC could elaborate further on what vip status entails.

VIP emails early notice for items are only for ltd edition stock pre orders. general release is usually secured for the first 3 days.

We hit 200 units we have to stop to make shipping viable.

we are about 75 percent there at the moment.

[DarkHyren]

VIP did not get an email for inferno mp so please disregard that post. They get email for exclusive limited items and they are assured a piece if they reply within prior to launch timeThis post pictured is why I believed that VIP members got an email about Inferno. Perhaps that person instead meant that they had sent in their email order.
http://i.imgur.com/Z3EHWBc.jpg
Thank you to PC for clarifying, much appreciated.


Personally I just like to buy what you like at their prices. I wouldn't be too stress about it if you missed it, is bound to happen and you just have to secure it at another source if it is the case. I have no problem with their prices, it's the prices at the other sources that's the issue, as I mentioned certain items will be a minimum of $50 more to purchase, and in some cases that does make one go over budget for their spending. Yes I know, 1st world problems, but I was just stating my personal opinions and some suggestions, nothing more.

I have nothing against PC, they are in fact my number one source for MPs and I get every one that they put up, my gripe is that if you arent stalking their facebook/twitter page one can miss out on certain preorders because they were only up for an hour and that I've seen a lot of Aussies miss out because overseas buyers want things even cheaper then they already have them, which isnt fair when they already have good cheap sources and we have so few.

I'm glad PC have started to put in place measures to combat scalpers and resellers, huge plus for the community there, but there is more that can be done to support the Australian fanbase.
I know that "PC has no such legal restriction, so I guess it makes more business sense to not limit themselves exclusively to the domestic market" as Goki said, it's just a hope that Aussie customers would get preference in an Australian based store since American customers get preference in their local stores


EDIT: Just another thought/suggestion I had, perhaps PC could give customers the option to pay a dollar or two more for bubble wrap or packing bubbles, generally the items get where they are going in good condition but there are instances where butchers paper doesn't provide enough padding (generally the posties fault) and things end up damaged.
It only happened to me with one item and fortunately that was just a CW deluxe's bubble, so nothing to be too annoyed about but I have seen other peoples items suffer a lot worse

[Raider]

This post pictured is why I believed that VIP members got an email about Inferno. Perhaps that person instead meant that they had sent in their email order.


Yep I would say that they meant they have sent an email to PC for a VIP invoice.

[DaptoDog]

EDIT: Just another thought/suggestion I had, perhaps PC could give customers the option to pay a dollar or two more for bubble wrap or packing bubbles, generally the items get where they are going in good condition but there are instances where butchers paper doesn't provide enough padding (generally the posties fault) and things end up damaged.
It only happened to me with one item and fortunately that was just a CW deluxe's bubble, so nothing to be too annoyed about but I have seen other peoples items suffer a lot worse

Yes I have suggested this previously. It's the only reason I would still be buying from Japan if it wasn't for the strong Yen. The Japanese stores use plenty of bubblewrap but PC generally does not. Even though it is a domestic shipment it can still get dinged up. Case in point - I was home for one of my PC deliveries and when the courier got me to sign for it he just dropped the box right in front of me on the concrete!!!!!

[Raider]

Case in point - I was home for one of my PC deliveries and when the courier got me to sign for it he just dropped the box right in front of me on the concrete!!!!!

Geez that really grinds my gears... I have steps leading up to my front door and the amount of times I hear a loud bang and look outside to see the postman strolling away (he threw it up the stairs as he was too lazy to walk up 15 stairs...) is just amazing. I really should lodge a complaint.

[UltraMarginal]

Yes I have suggested this previously. It's the only reason I would still be buying from Japan if it wasn't for the strong Yen. The Japanese stores use plenty of bubblewrap but PC generally does not. Even though it is a domestic shipment it can still get dinged up. Case in point - I was home for one of my PC deliveries and when the courier got me to sign for it he just dropped the box right in front of me on the concrete!!!!!


Geez that really grinds my gears... I have steps leading up to my front door and the amount of times I hear a loud bang and look outside to see the postman strolling away (he threw it up the stairs as he was too lazy to walk up 15 stairs...) is just amazing. I really should lodge a complaint.

I'd be giving them both such an earful, taking their photo and reporting them.

[drifand]

Yep I would say that they meant they have sent an email to PC for a VIP invoice.

Perhaps people are assuming too much as a VIP mail is sent because they are having a 10% discount entitlement. This has nothing to do with notifications of inferno came in. PC has already spoken that notifications were for exclusive items only.

As for wrapping etc this should be in the not free shipping category?
Just don't scream and spoil it for the rest of us which have no issues ya?

[DaptoDog]

As for wrapping etc this should be in the not free shipping category?
Just don't scream and spoil it for the rest of us which have no issues ya?

Yes it would definitely be an extra charge. Say $5 or perhaps higher. Smart way for PC to segment its customer base and make some extra margin.

[drifand]

Yes it would definitely be an extra charge. Say $5 or perhaps higher. Smart way for PC to segment its customer base and make some extra margin.

I have no issues with that if PC wants to take it on board as I understand there are misb collectors.

[Premium Collectables]

Titan Wars Deluxe Brainstorm, Walmart Exclusive. We Will open a Pre Order Tomorrow Night. 8.30 PM. This will be a low number issue and only 1 per customer.

[TAAUBlaster]

Legends LG35 Super Ginari
Legends LG36 Soundwave
Legends LG 37 Jaguar/ Blue Horn
Legends LG38 Condor/Apeface
Legends LG39 Brainstorm

Just went up for pre-order. Who needs food, right? :p

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Any word on LG40 Astrotrain?

Edit: Now listed.

[TAAUBlaster]

Damn, I forgot about Astrotrain. I just put in my order without him :o

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Damn, I forgot about Astrotrain. I just put in my order without him :o

Just get them to add it to your order, should be right as they were late listing it with the rest.

[Kazza]

Just pre-ordered both Ginrai and Soundwave and used a $65 voucher for a total of $120:D

[GoktimusPrime]

Gah! After picking up Fort Max and preordering MP Inferno this week, I just don't have the dosh for Ginrai. Hopefully he'll still be available next week (if not I'll have to look at other sources) :o

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Hopefully he'll still be available next week (if not I'll have to look at other sources) :o

It'll be a good test of the three-per-person limit I think!

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Walgreens Brainstorm is live!