Shipping and the Modern Import Toy Freak

Discussion in 'The Toyark' started by GogDog, Jan 16, 2007.

  1. GogDog

    GogDog Logic's wayward son Veteran

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    I preordered both revoltech Prime and Magnus. I got the Prime from Action HQ, and I found Magnus from Hobbylink, where at the time, it was the only place that had him up for preorder. Now, they both shipped on the same day or so, but I was very surprised to find that HLJ was, overall, much cheaper than Action HQ. I remember reading some where a while back that HLJ had high shipping prices, and it was a disadvantage to order from them unless you were purchasing multiple items. I found this not to be the case. So, not only does HLJ have very good prices directly from Japan, they also have decent shipping prices.

    I know that many of you already know all of this, but it was news to me, and I am happy about it. :) 
     
  2. ambushbug74

    ambushbug74 Stroke me, Stroke me! TFW2005 Supporter

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    I just paid for my order from Hobbylink for both figs. Came out to 37 and some change shipped. I don't know how Action HQ delivers, but I think since Hobbylink delivers via SAL which is usually alot slower, that may be why it's cheaper.
     
  3. viper2391

    viper2391 Well-Known Member

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    Are they any good? Referring to the figures? Hows the quality? I'm planning of getting prime & magnus also.

    Looking forward to your feedback.

    Thanks.
     
  4. SydneyY

    SydneyY @syd_tfw Veteran TFW2005 Supporter

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    EMS isn't that much more expensive than SAL if the package is light. Actually if the package is lighter than 1.5kg (bit over 3 pounds, I think) EMS is cheaper.