Quote Originally Posted by Tilarta View Post
I don't know what mainland stores are like, but the factor to keep in mind is the local retailers aren't like mine, so taking every toy from them is a significant inconvenience.
Especially considering the Siege line isn't actually being stocked at this moment near me.

At the moment, I'd prefer to purchase the toys in person and examine them before getting them, because of something that went horribly wrong when I tried to purchase an Inferno Combiner toy.
There was a detail I couldn't see clearly and it was a defect, so I had to return the product.

That's why I'm forgoing internet orders for now, just because I can't look at the product personally.

The only one I have ordered is Siege Commander Jetfire, because I'm 100% certain I want him.
And the only company I could find in Australia who accepted my Jetfire preorder is Minotaur Entertainment, Melbourne.

Another complication is that my local retailers don't order the Titan class toys, I never saw a Metroplex or Trypticon and only saw one Fortress Maximus at Myers before he was sold and never restocked.
I'm still uncertain if I want to purchase Siege Omega Supreme or not, but if I do, I'd want to do this in person, because the size of the box may result in expensive shipping fees.
I think you're placing too many conditions on how you'd like to make a product purchase.

This results in a significant reduction in opportunities for you to find the items you seek.

Heck. I saw heaps of wave 1 at my local Toyworld but didn't make a purchase then. I shared that sighting and the shelves were wiped clean.

Am I upset now that I'd like an Op or Megs from wave 1?
Nah... I'm actually happy that my local Toymate sold out as that supports a local business and keeps it going.
They've brought in heaps more of Transformers as a result and I'm sharing those sightings.

If I can't find an item... I go online. Easy.
I'm happy, the retailer is happy... everybody is happy

I just don't do local preorders.