FansToys FT-46 Tesla (Masterpiece Perceptor 2.0)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by octobotimus, Feb 10, 2020.

  1. Darthmarto

    Darthmarto Well-Known Member

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    i always wonder about whether you can pick these up or if they jack up the price. Like TFS.
    I feel bad when i release any Preorder cause i assume the price will be jacked up
     
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  3. neeral36

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    You are a hero and a scholar. Got my pre-order secured with a deposit. Confirmation number has hit my email. Have ordered from TFS-Express before and they are good people.

    $139.99 with free shipping is a deal. I will pay the balance off next month if my pre-order does not get dumped for some reason.

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    Looks like I may have gotten the last one/close to last one as it now shows out of stock.
     
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  4. InsaneJester17

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    I was able to pre-order. You have to select Deposit, wouldn't let me do full price.
     
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  5. neeral36

    neeral36 The Lost Wrecker

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    Typically they only allow for a deposit till they tally up the number of them they are getting vs the number of pre-orders they took. If they match then all is right in the world and they enable the pay balance feature. If there is turmoil in the world and they over booked then there will be some emails going out apologizing and deposits getting refunded. Sometimes they wait almost till the release day before you can pay the balance.
     
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  6. daddytron

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    I got a preorder in...thanks for the heads up all! Thought I would miss out on this one.
     
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  7. PazKim1

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  8. PazKim1

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    Link for Fans Toys Rig, who missed out on the earlier pre-orders. TFS Express is pretty good, so happy hunting to those who missed out.

    Fans Toys FT-47 Rig
     
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  9. Starscream8474

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    This is my first time ordering from TF-Express........I live in the States......I was able to pre-order FT Tesla w/ deposit. How much does TF-Express charge for shipping?
     
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  11. OCProwl

    OCProwl Autobot Dad

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    Put in a PO deposit, worth a shot anyway.
     
  12. Starscream8474

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    First time pre-order with TF-Express are they legit? Are you based out of the U.S......curious to see if I also will receive Free Shipping or how this works shipping from their location to the States.
     
  13. OCProwl

    OCProwl Autobot Dad

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    Try ordering something else that is in stock and you can get shipping quotes. Their shipping isn't "cheap" so it offsets the seemingly low prices a bit. When I recently ordered some Iron Factory items, the baseline shipping was $21 and for every additional item it tacked on $9 more. You still come out slightly ahead (save $4-5 per Iron Factory item versus other stores, after shipping included).

    For a FT item I would not be surprised if shipping ends up around $30-40.
     
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  14. PazKim1

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    They charged me $38 to ship to where I live on the east coast. That was for the faster shipping option. They have slower, lower priced shipping fee that I think it’s half that. It’s pricey, but if you’re really in on these, had no complaints when they shipped my Quietus re-issue.
     
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    Thanks for the tip! ehh thinking about it more even a few bucks savings in this case I think I'll pass. I don't really like making new accounts for places that I know I won't frequent there. If I saving 20 bucks I think I'd bite!
     
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    Great to know your in the States and it panned out. I have zero issue paying for Express Shipping. Thank you for the confidence fellow collector!
     
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    My Tesla from TFS-Express says free shipping on the invoice. The "to be determined" is due to them waiting to see what shipping options are available at the time it releases. The free shipping most likely will be by boat. If they offer a faster shipping option I will most likely take it to get it shipped by air. Shipping costs "should" be lower by November due to COVID getting more under control and things getting back to more of a normal state. The key will be what the airlines are doing; more planes in the air means cheaper shipping costs.
     
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    I think with tfs express if you are only paying deposit it always says free shipping. Once you pay the balance the shipping charge is then added.
     
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    What ever it is it is. The fact I got one (crosses fingers) is enough for me. State side they are going for $229 at most places. Shipping is not going to be close to $100 so I see it as a win. I expect shipping for expedited to be around $30.
     
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  20. REDLINE

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    It's gone. :(