Collector Club store re-opening now aiming for end of July

[griffin]

It's almost been half a year that the club was having problems with their servers and went off line... and the new update is that they are aiming for July 23rd for reopening it.

Admittedly, they've just had the GIJoe convention this month and the TFs convention last month, but if their resources are so thin that everything else and everyone else is put on hold until the hierarchy has a clear schedule. Which is why this has been taking so long, because there are things going on all throughout the year, tying up their limited resources.

[Ravagecat]

Well they opened just after 12 CDT as promised...secured myself a 2012 BotCon Souvenir Combo Pack(Octopunch & Spinister 2pk, 2012 Comic Program, Trading Card Set) - Very Happy

[Sky Shadow]

It's open, but Spinister, Octopunch, the cards and comic will cost about $160 shipped.

[jaydisc]

I got my orders in, but wrote them with this:

Hi Funpub,

I was very shocked and disappointed at your shipping charges to Australia. Here were my two options to ship a single Runamuck:

Priority Mail International $37.95
First-Class Mail International $59.00

1. Reversed?
The first surprise is that you are charging MORE for First Class. I think there is a lack of understanding as International Priority is a more expensive service. First Class is the CHEAPEST international service.

2. First Class International
The limit for sending USPS International First mail is 4 pounds, and a 4 pound package costs $30.44. Now, you'd have to be sending about 4 Runamucks in one box to come anywhere NEAR 4 pounds, and that would still cost around HALF the price you are charging. A 1.5lb. First Class International box to Australia would cost $14.74, nearly 4 TIMES less than what you are charging.

3. Priority International
Priority International adds tracking and is generally a more reliable service. You can get a Small Flat Rate Box (8-5/8" x 5-3/8" x 1-5/8" up to 4 lb) for $16.95. Again, this is less than HALF of what you are charging.

Now, I understand there are packaging and handling costs (although you do charge extra for bubble wrap), but these charges are SO EXORBITANT, I'm suspecting and hoping that there is an error in your shipping calculations.

Sincerely,

Your Mama

(obviously not that signature)

[snaketales]

You tell them Jaydisc! I completely agree with that message.

[jaydisc]

If anyone wants to kick in their two cents in a forum more likely to be seen by Funpub, I've started a thread over at Seibertron. Please chime in there.