Figure shop and site reviewn/a

15 hours ago (13 hours ago)Shaerileth 「Alchemic Punk」

Has anyone heard of a site called Anime Exchange, and know if they're legit? (ext link) I believe they're based in Australia. And seem to be a kind of comic store? Sorry if it's posted somewhere -- search didn't pull anything up.

Any info would be much appreciated! They have something I'd very much like to buy. -.-

7 days agomaddynamite

lim (8 days ago) #1506722Did anyone know back ordering from amiami need to wait how long?? it is really need to wait 1-2 weeks for confirmation of stock like what Amiami says in FAQ?

I backordered some straps, and it took about 1 week for them to get back to me.

8 days agoWindsorSeven

lim (8 days ago) #1506722Did anyone know back ordering from amiami need to wait how long?? it is really need to wait 1-2 weeks for confirmation of stock like what Amiami says in FAQ?

I've backordered with them twice, and both times it took me about two weeks.

8 days agosarunamirabu

lim (8 days ago) #1506722Did anyone know back ordering from amiami need to wait how long?? it is really need to wait 1-2 weeks for confirmation of stock like what Amiami says in FAQ?
I think time varies depending on the item; I backordered before and I got confirmation within the week of ordering ^^

8 days agolim

Did anyone know back ordering from amiami need to wait how long?? it is really need to wait 1-2 weeks for confirmation of stock like what Amiami says in FAQ?

9 days agoKeripo 「ケリポ」

Bought a bunch more stuff from YAJ, this time through FromJapan as my proxy.
View SpoilerTYPE-MOONエースVOL6☆とらのあな特典シート セイバー
月姫 アルクェイド ・マグカップ
タイプムーンくじ 空の境界 両儀式 なまにくATKさん画 未使用
MELTY BLOOD Actress Again 攻略ガイド
TYPE-MOONエースVol.4 DVDのみ付属 即決/送料160円
真月譚月姫フォトフレーム付きオルゴール”輪廻の果てに・・・”
月姫 湯のみセット 琥珀 翡翠 TYPE MOON 中古
真月譚 月姫 オリジナルサウンドトラック1 Moonlit archives
C47◆【長期/開封】グットスマイル★1/8 CANAAN《アルファルド》
2h007:こげつ十夜／月姫
DX月姫　シエル　PVC完成品
【メール便不可】 Carnival Phantasm マグ 1 Fate/stay night Gift ギフト 《取り寄せ商品》
135RK【中古・開封品】コトブキヤ　劇場版空の境界　黒桐鮮花

For comparison with Buyee, here's the cost breakdown:

Overall:
Item cost: 27.4k yen (base)
Auction fee: 2.6k yen (FromJapan)
System usage fee: 2.7k yen (FromJapan)
Domestic shipping fee: 8.0k yen (base)
Bank transfer fee: 2.5k yen (FromJapan)
EMS shipping: 11.2k yen (base)

Overall, 27.4k worth of items, with 19.2k of shipping cost, and only 7.8k of FromJapan fees. Each item was essentially 200 bidding + 168 bank transfer + (item cost x 5%) in fees, which on average turns out to be 450 yen or $4.50 extra per item. That's a LOT better than Buyee. Final cost would have been much better if I chose the uninsured domestic shipping choices for everything (those 500+ yen domestic shipping costs add up!). 3 figures, 4 ceramic mugs, and a music box = higher shipping costs, but I have a feeling domestic shipping isn't as dangerous as international.

I'll be sticking with FromJapan as my YahooAuctionsJapan/Amazon.jp proxy, but only for the rare stuff as these extra shipping costs are biting hard ; /

~Keripo

2 months agoHeroQuest

I sell my collection, pm for info.

3 months ago (3 months ago)Keripo 「ケリポ」

So here's what ended up happening with Buyee.
Bought a ton of stuff from YAJ:
View Spoiler
セガラッキーくじ らき☆すた A賞 柊かがみ 着物フィギュア
TYPE-MOON 月姫 PLUS DISC/プラスディスク
真月譚月姫 ユージントレーディングフィギュア シークレット込
とらのあな パームシーナリー 月姫Ⅱ 計10点 (1BOX)
[Palm Scenery 月姫I]フィギュア TYPE-M
SPRING スプリング 月姫 パート2 着色6種
■スプリング　月姫　ななこ■
TB■スプリング 月姫～遠野秋葉～02 フィギュア
SPRING月姫フィギュア黒髪秋葉・翡翠・琥珀＋Pinkyア
★月姫　琥珀＜チャイナドレス・メイド服＞　弓塚さつき　翡翠
Fate/Zeroゼロセイバーをもっといじめたい●ヒロユキ自
☆開封済中古☆ねんどろいど ぷらす でか ネコアルク☆限定☆
美品★月姫ぬいぐるみ5体セット
月姫 [琥珀,翡翠,弓塚さつき,都古 ぬいぐるみ4点] TY
①★月姫コレクションフィギュア6種12体★
Fate/stay night 月姫 こちょっとコレクション
新品 抱き枕カバー 月姫 アルクェイド・ブリュンスタッド
ＭＥＬＴＹ　ＢＬＯＯＤ　リトルマスコット　10種
Total item worth was 48,131 yen, average item price of 2,300 yen. (base)
Domestic shipping fee was 9,580 yen. (base)
For each item, add on 500+200 yen.
Then 300 each item for consolidation fee.
At 10,780g total, EMS fee is 15,100 yen
Random 100 yen insurance.


Overall:
Item cost: 48.4k yen (base)
Domestic shipping fee: 9.5k (base)
Auction fee: 14.7k (Buyee)
Consolidation fee: 5.3k (Buyee)
EMS shipping: 15.1k (base)

Overall, for 48.4k worth of items, there's 24.6k of shipping costs and 20.0k of Buyee fee. Assuming shipping costs can't be avoided, the total Buyee fees end up almost 40% the price of the items. If you think about it, with each item being 500+200+300 yen in fees, that's an extra $10 you're paying for each item (even if it's a $5 or less item). Owch. Yup, not using Buyee ever again (ironically, it's still cheaper than when I used ShoppingMallJapan, but still, harsh). Too bad didn't hear about the other proxies til today :(

~Keripo

3 months agoLexiy

Not to mention buyee don't take Paypal

3 months agoBlitzAce

Beani (3 months ago) #1367016Ah right, I'm rather use to it since TJ charges the blanket 3.8% across all transactions to cover PayPal fees. Similar deal with FJ though with them you can avoid the 5% fee by placing money into your FJ account. Doing that means you just get whatever your bank charges in fees rather than that 5%.I see. There is still so much about proxies I should learn about before using their services. I always get blindsided by SOME sort of charge I didn't anticipate until its too late. Dang bank transfer fees, commission fees, etc. >.< Thanks for that tidbit of info though. I haven't used TJ before, but I can say that FJ is dependable and their services ARE reasonably priced for cheaper items. Moral of the story: Do as much research on a proxy as possible and make sure ALL charges are understood before making a purchase.