Takara MP-23 Exhaust

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by daimchoc, Sep 1, 2014.

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  1. HairyDawg

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    I think they just adjust their prices according to the market demand - at least that is what they have on their website.

    "Prices are automatically linked to market prices in Japan, some rare items are more expensive than regular price."

    But hey, at least they are up front about it and seem to have honored all of their pre-orders at the pre-order price (mind included).
     
  2. wildfly

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    Sounds grubby.

    My condolences.
     
  3. Ninjak

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    What messages? I haven't heard anyone hear anything from them since they said people weren't getting coins. They've been silent since then, to my knowledge. Mind you, I'll be thrilled to learn that I missed hearing something, but I'm sure a few people in here would be dancing right now if RK confirmed something.
     
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  5. motorthing

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    :D AE SAL Smokes has made it. 10 days. That's back to normal service for SAL.

    Take THAT Philip Morris !! :p 
     
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    I received my Exhaust from AE yesterday. Had it shipped by SAL and it arrived within a week, without even needing to pass through customs due to the low value marked on the package. Perfect packaging as always. Total costs including shipping: 5.640 Japanese yen, equating to about $47: not too bad, I'd say.

    I only bought one, so the question now remains whether to open him or to keep him sealed for the 'archive'.
     
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    so it has arrived! Malboro boo is in tha house!!! happy dayzzzzz

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    Look who decided to show up this morning! My supplier came through! Woot!
     

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    Toyspark said that he got a few in from Japan and will be shipping mine. He said that all Hasbro Asian orders for Hong Kong were cancelled.
     
  11. NW86

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    Ha..this has got to be one of the craziest runs of figures for the MP line. In 20 years everyone will be talking about the "one that got away"! Are there any other figures that have caused this much stir?
     
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    Confirmed. I received this email from him 3 minutes ago:



    hi

    sorry for the late reply

    takara hongkong cancelled all orders finally.

    I have found little pieces from japan and just received

    I will ship it to you immediately first

    please email me if you have any question

    thanks
     
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    Does this board have any eyes on the ground in Japan? I'll be there in a few days and I'm curious if Exhaust will still be in stores then.
     
  14. Transam77

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    Yeah, they told me about the supply from Japan too. Still think the whole thing is shady. Regardless of where his supply is coming from, I had an order in. It should've been honored at the original price not canceled just because the supplier changed and they now have a convenient excuse to re-list higher. So a HK Exhaust was $70 but now that's it's from Japan, it'll cost me $126 or whatever?
     
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    I just received a shipping notice from toyspark, so it appears they are shipping at least some Exhausts to people who preordered it.
     
  18. Dark Skull

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    That's possible too. Unfortunately it would seem the price hikes are happening everywhere due to Exhaust's "infamy." I do hope prices do go down when all of a sudden a lot more shows up out there in stores, but I'm not holding my breath. I ordered two and have them both on the way. Placed another order for another two today with one claimed by a fellow board member already. That's about all I'm going to order.
     
  19. CVprowl

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    Just what I was looking for...
     
  20. MrFX

    MrFX Collecting never ends...

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    Same. I just emailed him a few minutes ago. He cancelled and refunded me without my consent, so I am asking for the original price I paid to be honored.
     
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