Frm 1st of April onward, all parcel from oversea which indicate toys must pay 15% import tax no matter used or new.
me now frustration is OVER 9000!!!!!!!!!!
Toys Revoltech, Figma, PlayArts, Figutto V6, Enter the Japanese action figures
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 Apr 3 2012, 11:45 PM
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Guys, saw this BAD BAD NEWS from the diecast car thread....
Frm 1st of April onward, all parcel from oversea which indicate toys must pay 15% import tax no matter used or new. me now frustration is OVER 9000!!!!!!!!!! |
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Apr 4 2012, 12:13 AM
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QUOTE(aquilaTE @ Apr 3 2012, 11:52 PM) Yup, that's why I am worried since I buy both figures and diecasts... Sigh. Govnt has nothing better to do as usual LOL... if you saw the news, then at least spread it here....   me go check it myself.... QUOTE(nazrul90 @ Apr 4 2012, 12:01 AM) wow 15% i think only Mandarake would do that.... amiami is way too honest to do that.... thats too much maybe can ask that online shop make false declaration?  QUOTE(MyKy44 @ Apr 4 2012, 12:04 AM) i hope this is april fool's prank well.... this is what i hope also, but you know.... Government's pranks are no where close to funny to me.... they always spell doom to me.... |
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Apr 4 2012, 01:17 AM
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QUOTE(aquilaTE @ Apr 4 2012, 12:18 AM) Well, me just needed to check here first before I spread something this drastic. I was hoping a bit of good news here... anyway, there are still some grey areas regarding the customs and I need to check it out myself too. sigh.... i see... guess everyone doesnt wish this to be the truth alright.... QUOTE(Joshlkw @ Apr 4 2012, 12:59 AM) EDIT: Okay nevermind, I found the news myself too. Oh well I have a parcel that just reached the PJ main Poslaju branch from the customs yesterday afternoon (past 1st April). Doesn't seem to have a problem so far. They should be sending it out to me tomorrow so hopefully no issues there. Josh, the most expensive stuff you ever bought oversea and have it shipped here is how much? ever detained by custom before???  |
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Apr 4 2012, 01:28 AM
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QUOTE(Joshlkw @ Apr 4 2012, 01:23 AM) If I remember correctly it would be around RM600+ or 700 about 2 years back or so. That was definitely a one time thing only, though. Because I generally don't allow any of my parcels to go above RM400 individually. What I do is just shuffle the items around so that each parcel is within the safe price range so none of them has ever gotten held by the customs thus far. Though as I mentioned previously, the price is but one of the many factors. I have friends whose RM200-300 worth of stuff has also been held before for no apparent reason. They just do pretty much whatever they feel like doing there, I guess. i see.... aiya..... our country's customs..... sigh......i hope they didnt see my package coming when my july shipment comes...  |
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Apr 4 2012, 02:47 AM
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QUOTE(Joshlkw @ Apr 4 2012, 01:42 AM) One of the guys in the Diecast thread is trying to point out to the customs that his items are 'adult collectibles' and NOT 'toys' so let's see how that goes for him. But I do believe it is a very valid argument considering the fact that the kind of figures we get are more or less meant for adults or at least young adults so the term 'toys' doesn't fit IMO. I don't even know why the heck such taxes were introduced in the first place. How is it wrong that collectors like us would prefer to buy on our own and not through retail shops that sell at a higher price (much higher in some cases). And then there's the problem with item authenticity, too. 15% is unthinkable. Heck, even 1% is retarded. lol.... i agreed with you.... even gunpla are NOT toys.... LOL... for ages 15 and up.... heck, i really am furious regarding the taxes imposed on figures and such, i mean, all these are not as profit generation when compared to imported cars and etc.... and they already charges a tonne on them, why they still want to do this??? only possible explanations are either our government is retarded or the greed just take over them..... |
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Apr 4 2012, 02:43 PM
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QUOTE(silentsc @ Apr 4 2012, 01:35 PM) I don't think you should be worried about this package. now im praying hard that my maria and kobato will be safely landed in my house when they both are shipped in late july.... i shipped them both together in one package.... and if not mistaken is just >RM500 by abit.... so now praying hard like i never did before.... Its released by custom office as indicated on your tracking "Departure from inward office of exchange" The retention is just indication that the item will be delivered or tried delivery but failed to delivered and sitting in pos office (You'll receive the yellow pick-up slips or the poslaju notice) Added on April 4, 2012, 1:43 pm Yeah, same here... just receive package from Poslaju as well, value above RM700+ but there's no problem with the package (and not stop by custom as well) ... so my guess is, will just wait and see if anyone with items exceed RM500+ faces such problem (btw... figures and dolls are fixed at 10% tax, 15% tax will be applied to other category...) QUOTE(Joshlkw @ Apr 4 2012, 01:43 PM) Haha I understand that much bro that's why I didn't bother copying and pasting that link over from the Diecast thread. The guy has also been similarly advised by his fellow thread members there regarding this matter. Though there are still a few guys over in that thread that has their stuff held by the customs and still trying to appeal. Gotta follow up with their cases to see how things are going to turn out in the future. wow.... now suddenly everyone is checking other threads....well, i guess we from the "hobbies, collectibles and model kits" subforum should check out here and there every once or so to see if there is any "unpleasant" or "surprise" findings which we can share info of...  Added on April 4, 2012, 2:54 pmGuys, wanna ask... if your package is held by the customs, would they open your package or some sort??? me scared they do "something indecent" to my stuff.... This post has been edited by rurushu: Apr 4 2012, 02:54 PM |
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Apr 4 2012, 03:12 PM
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QUOTE(Nichol90 @ Apr 4 2012, 03:08 PM) Hahaha no they wont. In my experience, although they want to see what's inside, they will ask you to open the package in front of them, that's all. You definitely don't have to unbox the figure itself lol. i see i see... phew~~ that's a relief!!!!!!me was so scared when i heard from my friends that customs will detain your items and will open and check what is inside....  thanks Nichol90!!! for your life saving info....  |
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Apr 4 2012, 10:47 PM
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QUOTE(silentsc @ Apr 4 2012, 05:49 PM) word of advice if ordering ecchii stuff value after shipping exceed RM500+... is go through proxy... declare lower value to avoid custom (but paying slightly more due to proxy) ... but most proxy asks for around 10% of the price of the item... that makes avoiding custom no difference? coz custom also charges 10% tax..... well, the good thing is no need to open in front of them la that way you don't need to worry bout opening ecchi stuff infront of custom official ^^ |
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Apr 5 2012, 01:24 PM
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QUOTE(Exiled_Gundam @ Apr 5 2012, 10:14 AM) What's the declaration of yours? Some shop do underdeclare or declare as different items to avoid tax which shop alter declaration? QUOTE(shinkawa @ Apr 5 2012, 10:31 AM) no,no,no... custom will seized / confiscate any nude stuff. To avoid that risk, use proxy. QUOTE(silentsc @ Apr 5 2012, 10:55 AM) well said I see.... you both got the point.... yea.... rather pay the 10% tax than having my ecchi stuff (if i ever gonna get some echii stuff use proxy as ... as much as you're paying 10% commission similar as custom, you avoid getting your item confiscated (since ecchii stuff is illegal here in malaysia)  ) confiscated by this conservative country.... |
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Apr 5 2012, 01:43 PM
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QUOTE(kamkamparadise @ Apr 5 2012, 01:38 PM) Wait a sec, Kastam confiscate only already nude figures or figures that have cast-off features? i think mostly already nude figures... cast-offable figures are mostly still "decently clothed" before being cast-off..... unless you telling me the customs are also figure maniacs who know which figures can cast off from the look of the figure itself...  |
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Apr 5 2012, 02:40 PM
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QUOTE(kamkamparadise @ Apr 5 2012, 02:02 PM) haha. i will never do that. Currently i have pre-ordered 5 cast-off figures from amiami and as we all know, Amiami won't under declare item real values. yea.... amiami stated it in their FAQ if im not mistaken.... they're too "honest" to under declare the item prices..... |
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Apr 6 2012, 01:09 PM
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QUOTE(snoopcow @ Apr 6 2012, 09:38 AM) dollfies are a path of no return, i balance my ecchiness with GAR play arts and makai kado stuff, so i wont turn into a dirty creepy wizard lol lol....this is what we call stereotyping.... but what to do... the "normal" people dont understand our passion |
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Apr 8 2012, 10:23 PM
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QUOTE(Exiled_Gundam @ Apr 6 2012, 05:10 PM) LOL guess I'm not economical at all LOL... me currently only let the scale figurines poison seep in.... still "actively" resisting figmas and nendoroids..... but my AT-field is running weak.... self-determination is dropping... pvc figure + figmas + revoltech + nendos + play arts + 1/6 dolls + gunpla + robot spirit + actsta Of course not like I'm collecting all, but only buy whichever I think is nice QUOTE(norhisham @ Apr 6 2012, 08:44 PM) Please share where u guys get your dollfies....? LOL... im not having any dollfies..... yet.... which i hope can keep on..... if not.... QUOTE(TheEvilMan @ Apr 7 2012, 12:07 PM) Just preordered Black Rock Shooter anime ver, been out of figure world for sometime now that the BRS series caught my attention. Anyone know where to pre-order Insane Black Rock Shooter, most seller doesn't do it after i surf around if im not mistaken, now everywhere also sold out already, last time cdjapan still have 2 unit left.... until chizzu grabbed one... which left only 1 ... but that was weeks ago.... not sure now.... I also looking for revoltech Anubis, anyone still selling This post has been edited by rurushu: Apr 8 2012, 10:25 PM |
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Apr 12 2012, 09:36 PM
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Guys.... sorry to break the happiness bubble over here.... but
according to GSC, it seems that limited editions and game bundle specials such as the Saber Lily and Saber Extra figmas will not be reissued.... if not i would be very very very happy already.... |
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Apr 13 2012, 12:55 AM
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QUOTE(Joshlkw @ Apr 13 2012, 12:17 AM) As much of a shame it really is, I think it would only make sense for them to not reissue such bundles. If you see it from their point of view, you can kinda say that it almost entirely kills off the entire point of such bundles (their so-called exclusiveness) in the first place, not to mention the hassle of having to reproduce/manufacture those items that come with them (key chains, game CDs/DVDs, audio CDs, books, etc.). Knowing all that, they'll probably want to leave it at that. Though it really is too bad for those who missed them the first (and only) time around. yea.... kinda sad though.... no matter how high the votes for Figma Saber Lily and Figma Saber Extra... they will never be reissued again.... |
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Apr 13 2012, 12:59 AM
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QUOTE(Joshlkw @ Apr 13 2012, 12:57 AM) So many wasted votes. Zzzz well... i also voted for them.... only to find out later that they will NEVER be reissued.... |
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Apr 13 2012, 01:37 AM
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QUOTE(klaymore @ Apr 13 2012, 01:11 AM) there must be a reason they are in the vote list, GSC can be more creative to re-release them in a different bundle this will be my new hope for now.... hope it would not turn out to be another false hope.... |
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Apr 13 2012, 03:47 PM
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QUOTE(klaymore @ Apr 13 2012, 03:33 PM) that is very possible too, totally understand why they do not want to reissue the exclusives and cheerfuls yea... that's why im still spamming the Sabers now... but if i am GSC and see the high demand of these items, i will release a slightly different version to make more money^^ so we must vote to show them, even if we may not get it in the end  QUOTE(Joshlkw @ Apr 13 2012, 03:40 PM) D-ARTS WILD ARMS 'KNIGHT BLAZER': what is that character from? and D-ARTS are??? » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Pre-orders opened earlier today and it is scheduled for a late July 2012 release. And wow, this actually looks pretty darn nice. Might just get it as my first (and hopefully last) D-ARTS lol. |
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Apr 16 2012, 11:59 PM
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QUOTE(Ayam-man @ Apr 16 2012, 10:42 PM) hmmm kaiyodo still not yet upgrade their use of paint ??? Last time i bought shin getter and sold it off immediately...the paint looks like will melt haha lol.... so notorious the QC??  .....the coated layer peel off also...it was MISB !! |
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Apr 17 2012, 02:22 AM
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QUOTE(amacharu @ Apr 17 2012, 01:38 AM) I agree. Besides, I always have a thing for women with armor. a Kenshin vs BRS showdown???Anyway, here are some of the few shots I took recently » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Nice.... wonder what would happen if all the skillful swords lady all appear in one anime.... would be chaos.... |
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