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[Giolon]

Hey guys, about to order some stuff from amiami. First time ordering from the site or even from Japan. Whats the best type of shipping? EMS or Sal? I know this question has been posted a few times but I cant seem to find it. and how long does it normally take for a shipment to eastern side of the US?

Thanks!

btw the figure is http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?scode=FIG-MOE-0101
and Labrys, Aigis and Saber when they are release next month

EMS is most expensive, usually about $30-$40 for the average figure I buy, and it is something like a 3-4 shipping time. SAL Registered usually costs about $20, and is a 7-30 day shipping time (majority of the time, I get my stuff in less than two weeks, but every now and then it ends up dragging on to the upper end, like my Tali Play Arts Kai recently).
SAL (not registered) usually costs about $15 with the same shipping time as SAL Registered, but there's no tracking for it.

 

[iRAWRasaurus]

EMS is most expensive, usually about $30-$40 for the average figure I buy, and it is something like a 3-4 shipping time. SAL Registered usually costs about $20, and is a 7-30 day shipping time (majority of the time, I get my stuff in less than two weeks, but every now and then it ends up dragging on to the upper end, like my Tali Play Arts Kai recently).
SAL (not registered) usually costs about $15 with the same shipping time as SAL Registered, but there's no tracking for it.

Gotcha I would assume EMS be the most fastest due to the price alone. So SAL reg is the best way to then?

 

[ohhthegore]

That Enterbay MJ looks soo good, why couldn't they have done a better job with Kobe

 

[johnsmith]

Gotcha I would assume EMS be the most fastest due to the price alone. So SAL reg is the best way to then?

No, sal registered takes just as long as unregistered, it just gives you a useless tracking # and some insurance. It's like buying an extended warranty, you're paying extra for something that's most likely not going to help you.

You have to decide the right shipping method yourself. Do you want it faster, or do you want it cheaper?

 

[Giolon]

No, sal registered takes just as long as unregistered, it just gives you a useless tracking # and some insurance. It's like buying an extended warranty, you're paying extra for something that's most likely not going to help you.

You have to decide the right shipping method yourself. Do you want it fast, or do you want it cheap?

I can't stand not being able to know where my package is, and I have had it go missing before and had to call the USPS and ask them what's up for them to find it. I find the extra couple bucks SAL Registered costs over SAL Unregistered worth the peace of mind - especially for expensive figures or things that are sold out.

 

[iRAWRasaurus]

I can't stand not being able to know where my package is, and I have had it go missing before and had to call the USPS and ask them what's up for them to find it. I find the extra couple bucks SAL Registered costs over SAL Unregistered worth the peace of mind - especially for expensive figures or things that are sold out.

yeah I agree with you there,I would rather have the peace of mind as well.

 

[jdl]

Finally got my Rex this weekend. Thing is huge and neat.

 

[iRAWRasaurus]

Finally got my Rex this weekend. Thing is huge and neat.

hey this is the correct REX? if so..i know what I am buying next >
http://plamoya.com/en/metal-gear-solid-metal-gear-rex-plastic-kit-p-56726.html

 

[SUPARSTARX]

If EMS is substantially more expensive for whatever bulk of items I am ordering I usually get registered mail for tracking. The stuff usually takes 2-3 weeks to get here and for the most part it updates good enough for me to see the items leave the country and reach NY customs here.

 

[jdl]

hey this is the correct REX? if so..i know what I am buying next >
http://plamoya.com/en/metal-gear-solid-metal-gear-rex-plastic-kit-p-56726.html

that's the Kotobukiya rex, not the ThreeA rex. The threeA rex is bigger and more detailed... it's one of the biggest things in my room, it's quite pronounced. however, that one looks cool too and is much cheaper. if i had missed out on the threeA model, I'd definitely spring for that one.

 

[UpperCaseN]

SAL registered tracking sucks once the shipment leaves Japan, for me at least. There will be daily updates while its still in Japan, then nothing for like 3 weeks, then BAM delivered. Nothing in-between but the tracking number gives me peace of mind. I start to refresh the tracking page every hour after a while so I might just go with EMS from now on.

 

[hayejin]

SAL registered tracking sucks once the shipment leaves Japan, for me at least. There will be daily updates while its still in Japan, then nothing for like 3 weeks, then BAM delivered. Nothing in-between but the tracking number gives me peace of mind. I start to refresh the tracking page every hour after a while so I might just go with EMS from now on.

You can use USPS tracking site to track ems and sal tracking. Gives you better info after it leaves Japan.

 

[UpperCaseN]

You can use USPS tracking site to track ems and sal tracking. Gives you better info after it leaves Japan.

Well actually, I am referring to the USPS tracking. I'm northeast, Philly suburb, and the SAL Registered tracking has done this for me all 4 times I have used it. Not the case with you? Still only takes 2-3 weeks though, which is within the estimate. I've never tried EMS, not yet anyway

 

[Fantomex]

Finally snagged him guys! For $25! I don't know if I want to take him out of the package. Was debating ordering the play arts version for rising in February but just really love the detail on this one.

 

[Professor Renegade]

Finally snagged him guys! For $25! I don't know if I want to take him out of the package. Was debating ordering the play arts version for rising in February but just really love the detail on this one.

Don't open it unless you get a second one.

 

[Fantomex]

Don't open it unless you get a second one.

Will have to resist.

 

[Barrow Roll]

Why not open? Why resist? Enjoy the damn thing however you see fit is what I say!

 

[ohhthegore]

Why not open? Why resist? Enjoy the damn thing however you see fit is what I say!

yep whip that bad boy out and play with it!

 

[LiK]

Don't open it unless you get a second one.

They're worth anything? I have the full set. Metal Gear Ray was a nice bonus figure,

 

[Fantomex]

I think it might be worth more to me to play with it I tend to not have the cash flow to buy another one anyway. All my figures are open for the most part now that I think about it

 

[Teva]

It's beautiful

 

[Professor Renegade]

It's beautiful

One figure to rule them all.

 

[Teva]

One figure to rule them all.

and in the darkness bind them.

 

[AMUSIX]

So today I learned that the workers I had in the house yesterday broke my Premium Format She-Hulk....this one:

Not a big break, but the long tendril of hair is snapped, the bangs and fist are scuffed/dented/scratched, and the belt and pants are pulled (that was because they left it on the floor and the dog checked it out).


Would I be out of line telling my contractor that he gets to track a new one down?

 

[sca2511]

Oh man, I want some Sideshow.

 

[LiK]

So today I learned that the workers I had in the house yesterday broke my Premium Format She-Hulk....this one:

Not a big break, but the long tendril of hair is snapped, the bangs and fist are scuffed/dented/scratched, and the belt and pants are pulled (that was because they left it on the floor and the dog checked it out).


Would I be out of line telling my contractor that he gets to track a new one down?

can you get them to reimburse you for the price of the figure at least?

 

[LiK]

got him a temporary location so i can just stare at it

 

[Professor Renegade]

got him a temporary location so i can just stare at it

Okay my curiosity has been officially piqued, how big of a hole would this thing make in my wallet?

 

[LiK]

Okay my curiosity has been officially piqued, how big of a hole would this thing make in my wallet?

$490

 

[AMUSIX]

can you get them to reimburse you for the price of the figure at least?

Problem is that its the figure I want, not the money. But the figure is sold out, so finding it means inflated prices. Do I have him reimburse me list price? Or the price it goes for now?

 

[LiK]

Problem is that its the figure I want, not the money. But the figure is sold out, so finding it means inflated prices. Do I have him reimburse me list price? Or the price it goes for now?

i dunno, never had people from outside break my stuff so i have no experience with this. but i would assume the list price is probably what they will pay cuz i assume they will want proof that it's worth that much. but i guess you could try getting to give you more than that since it's rare.

sucks to hear that happened. i would be furious if someone broke something like that in my collection.

 

[Professor Renegade]

$490

Ahhh, yeah that's not happening for me.

 

[johnsmith]

So today I learned that the workers I had in the house yesterday broke my Premium Format She-Hulk....this one:

Not a big break, but the long tendril of hair is snapped, the bangs and fist are scuffed/dented/scratched, and the belt and pants are pulled (that was because they left it on the floor and the dog checked it out).


Would I be out of line telling my contractor that he gets to track a new one down?

That really sucks. I don't normally like western figures, but that's a damn nice looking statue.

 

[XOF]

Finally snagged him guys! For $25! I don't know if I want to take him out of the package. Was debating ordering the play arts version for rising in February but just really love the detail on this one.

$25?! Score! I'd love to get the full set one day, just so I could build RAY.

Don't open it unless you get a second one.

Pretty sure I still see them boxed for around $40 each, so they're not worth a heck of a lot. Open the crap out of it, dude! I'm not a huge fan on keeping my Metal Gear figures MOC.

got him a temporary location so i can just stare at it

That is a thing of absolute beauty. So jealous.

 

[kingellesar]

Should have Hot Toys bat pod here this week! Stuck a flexpay on tumbler too, spread it out though, in no rush, need time to find/build a display for them both

 

[Ban Puncher]

AmiAmi's issues with processing PayPal payments this weekend has been cleared up for anyone affected.

 

[Chamai]

Finally snagged him guys! For $25! I don't know if I want to take him out of the package. Was debating ordering the play arts version for rising in February but just really love the detail on this one.

do you know how much the whole set is worth? i actually have the whole set still in the package. i bought it more than 10 years ago and i still really want to open it. if the price is right, i will consider selling it.

 

[LuCkymoON]

So today I learned that the workers I had in the house yesterday broke my Premium Format She-Hulk....this one:

Not a big break, but the long tendril of hair is snapped, the bangs and fist are scuffed/dented/scratched, and the belt and pants are pulled (that was because they left it on the floor and the dog checked it out).


Would I be out of line telling my contractor that he gets to track a new one down?

no it would certainly not be out of line!

 

[seipherzero]

Other than some gundam kits and other mecha stuff, I think this was the only figure haul I had for 2012 (preordered them all last year). All that good stuff :].

Quoted pic- sorry, was posted from my phone.

 

[UpperCaseN]

^picture is quite massive

 

[Fantomex]

do you know how much the whole set is worth? i actually have the whole set still in the package. i bought it more than 10 years ago and i still really want to open it. if the price is right, i will consider selling it.

You could probably easily sell the set for $200. $300 if you are willing to wait.

 

[cajunator]

I got my Kuroyukihime Figma in today! (first and only Figma)
She's sooooo adorable!
Please excuse the horrendous cellphone picture for now.

 

[Red_taiyaki]

I got my Kuroyukihime Figma in today! (first and only Figma)
She's sooooo adorable!
Please excuse the horrendous cellphone picture for now.

That actually looks pretty good for a Figma. Kinda makes me want to get one, if it weren't for the fact that I still much prefer non-arctiulated figures....

 

[Ragingnight]

I got my Kuroyukihime Figma in today! (first and only Figma)
She's sooooo adorable!
Please excuse the horrendous cellphone picture for now.

nice!

so what happens if one of the figure companies send you an item that you canceled 2 weeks ago when you spoke to somebody who canceled it on the spot and confirmed it via email? rofl >_>

 

[cajunator]

That actually looks pretty good for a Figma. Kinda makes me want to get one, if it weren't for the fact that I still much prefer non-arctiulated figures....

I agree. Figmas aren't my thing but its KUROYUKIHIME. She's a goddess. I have another figure of her from Kotobukiya ordered too. She's amazing.

nice!

so what happens if koto send you an item that you canceled 2 weeks ago when you spoke to somebody who canceled it on the spot and confirmed it via email? rofl >_>

I have no idea. Never experienced this.

 

[Futurevoid]

Should have Hot Toys bat pod here this week! Stuck a flexpay on tumbler too, spread it out though, in no rush, need time to find/build a display for them both

It's a thing of beauty.

 

[LiK]

^ gorgeous

 

[Futurevoid]

Hot Toys Tony Stark 1/6th scale from Iron Man 3 is up for pre-order and its rather nice. May have to order soon.

(includes everything pictured outside of the armor displays in the background which are sold separately):

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=902013&ref=home_new#HotToysItem

 

[iRAWRasaurus]

nice!

so what happens if koto send you an item that you canceled 2 weeks ago when you spoke to somebody who canceled it on the spot and confirmed it via email? rofl >_>

a free item? did you check your bank account?

 

[Ragingnight]

a free item? did you check your bank account?

yep paypal received the refund and everything. It was confirmed 2 weeks + and then today fedex came annnnndd yeah.