I am still waiting on my Gundam stuff to arrive.
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I am still waiting on my Gundam stuff to arrive.
I didn't realise Anime-Export had a POL / Private Warehouse option. Learnt something new.Quote:
Originally Posted by UltraMarginal
Once stuff comes in stock you are notified that it's ready to ship, but I think they will hold items for a couple months at least and if you have multiple items that are available to ship you can pick and choose what you want to ship and then they will send you a shipping invoice within a day or two. they are usually pretty quick and reasonably priced.Quote:
Originally Posted by Megatran
Thats the plus side of AE, its similiar to a pile of loot (bbts) or Warehouse HLJ, however the difference is you must pay for your pre-orders once you order. The shipping charges are seperate.Quote:
Originally Posted by UltraMarginal
NY seems to be the only one that allows you to pay anytime before the pre-order items arrives. But they dont hold the items. :(
4700yen for shipping? So the whole box weighs 2.5kgs with just UM? damn...
Can anyone confirm this was the actual weight when UM arrived?
If is ems, it should be near there to be honest a little less as I paid less for shipping two um using sal.Quote:
Originally Posted by kaiden
okay, there was no sal option. i know UM weighs almost 1kg by himself from that TT twitter pic, but yeah... the shipping seems really high.
Freakin stoked! Just recieved my UM from A&E! postage was ridiculously pretty quick! first time buyer from them BUT def wont be my last!
Still waiting on my gundams, a bit disappointing is quite long.
Got my shipping notice today from AE, I'll be curious to see how long it takes for UM to arrive.
Just a question, I have an EMS tracking number, but this is the first time I've ordered from a Japanese source. Does anyone know what postal website I would go to to track the package?
Log into your AE account. Select the shipped order. Click on the shipping tracking number. A window will pop up showing the shipment tracking history / status.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ultra Mackness
Or use this webpage:
http://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/ems.../index_en.html
the problem is the tracking stops once it leaves Japan, at least it has for me in the past. the number never seems to work on the Auspost website.
My tracking number seems to work in the Auspost tracking. At moment my MP-22 is at a distribution center in QLD hopefully arriving Monday fingers crossed.Quote:
Originally Posted by UltraMarginal
Nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Holdobot
They have the mp 10 reissue and g2bb up now for preorder as well
Just preordered g2bb, PayPal conversion rates are a rip off!
Didn't see that before wow $33 US was not interested before, but now I will definitely have to consider g2bb.Quote:
Originally Posted by UltraMarginal
I agree Paypal is a rip off. I goto XE.com and they show 1AU =97.000 and Paypal charges 93.3 as exchange.
We are responsible for this though, too many scared jokers think Paypal is safe and insisted. hence here we are.
My Gundam is at processing, hopefully next week.
Hey UM, Japan Post Tracking website is showing my parcel located in Melbourne (VIC).Quote:
Originally Posted by UltraMarginal
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Originally Posted by Holdobot
I will have to make sure I have a better crack at looking it up next time, I suppose it usually turns up so fast after leaving japan that I don't spend a lot of time worrying about it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Megatran
That is a grand understatement:(Quote:
Originally Posted by Cleon
I always get them to charge me at the currency I'm buying from so my card or bank does the conversion, it's always a better rate then. It's not always easy to spot but when you're in Paypal completing the transaction you should be able to specify the currency as options allowed by the seller as opposed to AU$
Good tip! I'll keep that in mind in the future!Quote:
Originally Posted by UltraMarginal
Ah well, the difference between PayPal (93) and my 28 degrees card (approx 97) on bb was not huge, so I was happy to take the hit. Won't in the future though.
Isn't 28 Degrees fee-free? If so, use that instead of PayPal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cleon
Yeah it is, but this was my first A-E purchase and I've heard so so things about them (not about client info, but like customer service and what not). Post cc fraud incident, I'm sceptical about every new place now..Quote:
Originally Posted by millhouse
When you are in PayPal I thought the default is showing yen and then a convert to Aust . Didn't think it make any difference.
that's 4c for every dollar, which is a better saving than 4c a litre. and if you add that up over a few orders including shipping it's more than enough to cover the cost of an extra toy or two.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cleon
I have my card registered with paypal, that way it's still a secured transaction through paypal, and my card but making the charge in Yen or whatever the companies currency is saves the difference in paypals exchange rate which is never as good as a banks.
Argh! One of the MP Magnus has the tape seal broken. :mad: And it was case fresh as well.
These were pre-ordered for members. :(
Mine was as well and I think some have minor dents.
mine was all good
Golly crap heck, what in the world is THIS MEANS!!!
01/07/2015 09:20
Processing at delivery Post Office
Scheduled delivery date:
AUMXBT
AUSTRALIA
I been waiting since last week damn it! Come on! is already the 18th and thats the 7th? What gives?
Was that from the Japan end? As soon as mine showed as arrived in Sydney I used the same tracking number on the Auspost tracking and was kept upto date that way. Hope this helps :)Quote:
Originally Posted by drifand
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Originally Posted by Holdobot
I tried using that tracking number on Austpost it doesn't give anything, just says not trackable...
Could mean it's at the post office awaiting pick-up because the twits didn't bother to leave you a card. That's what happened with nearly all of my deliveries over the New Year period. :mad:Quote:
Originally Posted by drifand
Phone Aust Post with the EMS number and ask.
I already phone Aust Post, means that joker didn't bother to check and ask.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tober
Its a parcel locker, I get it...my Gundam pg doesn't fit, but the proceedure is to sms or email me to go to the collection point, which none of these has happened.
I am going to just go there tomorrow and ask. Kind of disappointed with this, might just stick back to my home address if this is going to be the case.
Someone else mentioned the same problem, mine was able to be tracked the whole time. Hope you get him in your hands soon :)Quote:
Originally Posted by drifand
Tober was spot on, called today, after 12 mins wait got the help service and found the item sitting in the sender return area. Quite pissed actually, the help person couldn't explain why I was not contacted.
I think I am going to stop using their locker and collection service.
got it sorted, gotten my bloody Gundam PG today. They couldn't explain what happen. I am considering not to use my parcel locker anymore, feels unreliable after two incidents.
:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by WeallscreamforStarscream
You ACTUALLY got a reply?
Ive been tiring to get them to reply to some concerns that I have.
How on earth did you get them to reply??
Weird - explanation on double tape :confused:
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We never open new items, we only open special items (if used) to show to customers everything inside is fine. It may happen to have double tape on some batches, don't worry. Taping is done by persons, not machines.
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As I told you, sometimes this happens, maybe they thought that piece was faulty / some items missing and they wanted to check inside, hence the 2 tapes. As I told you, sometimes this happen.
Well...my items from them came, so technically no issues.
My recommendation for AE is:
1. have you checked other sources?
2. Are you certain you want to order?
3. Ordered, don't think about it don't cancel, pray for the best.
pretty much their service is not fantastic so just be prepared for cheap lousy service. On the other hand, you may get great toy at lowest prices.
Got my parcel today.
I ordered QTransformers QTC06 - My Melody.
I got Q Transformers QTF06 - Arcee.
Let's see if I get a response to my enquiry. :rolleyes:
I'll buy Arcee off ya if you get stuck with it and want to offload :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Megatran