Hobby Link Japan (HLJ) feedback

[Sky Shadow]

I know I've shopped with HobbyLink Japan since at least 2002. Combining orders is less insane than it used to be due to a Pile-Of-Loot-like feature called Private Warehouse that they started in 2012, which means you can combine shipping within sixty days of the first item coming into stock. HLJ has a lot more competition than it did a decade ago, but it's still a great option when they have what you want and unlike some other outlets, they never 'scalp' popular items - you'll always pay the right price.

[BigTransformerTrev]

I lucked out. I had a Super Pochaco Magic Show figure in my Private Warehouse for ages which was coming close to the 60 day automatic shipping limit. The only other thing in there was my TF4 LA12 Stinger figure. My Super Pochaco Winter Version Figure was due this month but not showing up. At the 57 day mark she has arrived! So i get to ship the girls with probably a very happy Stinger off all together

It seems unlike BBTS when HLJ say a particular month they seem to actually mean it. Would have been really annoyed if had to get these items shipped seperately as all my other HLJ orders like MP UM and Generations Jetfire are not due until December.

[Megatran]

Anyone able to provide input regarding reliability of their statement: Restock in 4-6 weeks.

I'm tempted to purchase an item but nervous of 4-6 weeks extending out to months & months.

[Sky Shadow]

Anyone able to provide input regarding reliability of their statement: Restock in 4-6 weeks.

I'm tempted to purchase an item but nervous of 4-6 weeks extending out to months & months.

If you really want the item, go with another supplier. "4 to 6 weeks" is HobbyLinkJapanese for "I don't know." I've had items that were restocking in "4 to 6 weeks" that still hadn't restocked when I gave up and cancelled the order half a decade later. Amusingly, I remember one time they had an item that was solicited but cancelled and thus never ever actually produced sitting on the site for years saying it "Usually ships within 4 to 6 weeks".

[drifand]

I would say is quite reliable but if you urgently need it don't rely on it.

One bad point about hlj is no option to pay your preorder when our rates are good.

There is also no "email me when stock is in" which I believed they used to.

[Zippo]

Most of their Tomica Die Cast are 4-6 weeks and all except one has been filled. However no recent experience with other items

[Megatran]

HLJ is having Black Friday four day sale. Runs until 6pm Tuesday Japan time. Make sure you read the sale conditions.

[nalops]

I wanted to get some Zoids kits from HLJ and ordered 2 that said were on backorder. 1 arrived and was placed in my private warehouse 2 days later.

The shipping cost with the first wasn't too bad but didn't know how much both shipped would cost so decided to compare the shipping cost with an in-stock that was roughly the same weight as both orders combined. Sadly, the cheapest option was 162 with DHL and I don't think I'm prepared to pay that.

I cancelled the backordered item and have asked to cancel/return the private warehouse one.

Has anyone been able to successfully cancel an item in their private warehouse before?

I noticed the site says something about 10 days since payment request, you'll get 100% back and it's now day 4 since I was charged.

Any help would be appreciated.

[Krayt]

It could have been an error, or just the size of the 2 together being to much. I sometimes have 10 different things in my warehouse, and chop and change working out the best shipping combination. Sometimes seperate is cheaper

But with Covid still affecting flights, the limit in PW is gone and you could have just held them till the cost comes down

[Tober]

I haven't had problems cancelling with hlj. But it's NOT something you want to make a habit of.