Yup..since they are categorized as weapons..

They might even ask for undertable money if you really want it.

Or maybe you're really lucky that the customs officers didn't open up the parcel..

Well..the meaning of lost here is maybe the postman or custom officers misplaced the parcel since it is not trackable.
Since its not trackable..the post office will not be able to locate your parcel if its missing..

Its better to use EMS if your stuff worth alot!

Hmm..just curious..how long does it take for the item to reach you via SAL? I heard that its usually a month..is it?

And you're really lucky not to kena tax lolz!

Wow..that's really fast!!

According to HLJ
SAL: 7-45 days (varies greatly by country -- Brazil, Belgium and Italy are especially slow)

Some ppl here said that they sometimes receive their stuff via SAL after around a month.

Japan's EMS shipping is so much cheaper than Hong Kong's EMS eventhough Hong Kong is nearer to Malaysia..

Sorry I must have miscalculated ><. Yeah..Japan shipping is more expensive than HK's.

Nope..they don't..I was kinda disappointed when I couldn't find any PVC figures..

Since KL got..why not buy from there?
If the item is normal size (like normal PVC figure), usually shipping is RM10 only..

Besides, your items might get damaged during shipment..so since you can get it locally its better. If anything is broken, you can always send back to KL.

EMS not only trouble free but also fast and trackable! ^^

No problem.

And also remember to ask that online shop to pack properly ^^. Ask them to add more protective material.

Yes of course you can argue coz they are the one who made the rule that EMS parcels worth less than RM500 are tax exempted!

Btw..if your EMS parcel got stuck..you should go to Butterworth Customs..not airport lolz

Lolz..sorry to say but customs do not believe in those GIFT stuffs..

Many parcels labeled as GIFTS are also detained by customs..and I've experienced it before.
An eBay seller labelled by parcel as a gift and yet the customs requested for an invoice..lolz!

Wow..use my brain?

Please use your brain first before asking me to do so!

Did I mentioned that I did not ask for a dummy invoice?? Please remind me if I did.

All I'm saying is customs do not care whether parcels are labelled GIFTS or not and therefore, an invoice is required..either a real invoice or dummy invoice!

I've been importing stuff for years since I was Form 4 and I've been asking sellers to provide me dummy invoices. So bear in mind that you're not the only one importing stuff

Whoa!!

Maybe I can use your luck next time hehe ^^.

Last time my small parcel from PA also kena detained..and they are just music CDs ><

This post has been edited by deejay220989: Apr 24 2008, 08:03 PM

Then next time say lor that "you" means is everyone who wanna import something..

You quoted my message and said "you" of course the "you" is referring to me la..its so obvious no? lolz!

Watch worth RM1 people hard to believe la..I always ask sellers to put around RM180 - RM100..

And yes sorry for scolding you

This post has been edited by deejay220989: Apr 24 2008, 09:17 PM

Its located at Butterworth..same building with PosLaju Butterworth.

Btw..it actually depends on which courier service company you use..

If you use DHL, FedEx, UPS or any other courier service, you'll have to go to Penang Airport Custom.
If you use EMS a.k.a SpeedPost a.k.a PosLaju, you'll have to go to Butterworth Custom.

If you need PosLaju Butterworth's contact number, feel free to PM me.

This post has been edited by deejay220989: Apr 25 2008, 05:45 PM

Play-Asia = packaging sucks! 50% chance your item will get damaged! Sometimes they will just put your item in the box just like that..without styrofoams and bubblewraps! I only order CD's from them (they kinda suck at packing figures, my figure boxes also kena damaged eventhough I used FedEx -.-)

HobbySearch = Damn good packaging! I received my figures in a goof condition hard box and there are papers insides to protect the figures!

If you want to order from Play-Asia, always message them with your order number and REQUEST FOR BETTER PACKAGING! Ask them to pack your items in a bigger box or ask them to add more styrofoams or bubblewraps!

I think most people like to buy from them because of their affiliation program and fast packaging. I agree that they prepare your items really fast! If you order anything before 5pm, your order will be shipped on that same day eventhough you make your order at 4.30pm lolz!

Besides..HS also has ther sales price..so its cheaper than HLJ and of course if you want your figures to be in perfect condition..choose EMS ^^

As far as I remember..they do not confirm the shipping costs..

You can try checking the weight at HLJ. HLJ will put up the weight of everything they have, and also the dimensions ^^

I guess he means AirBrush..

Uhh..convince as in how?
You mean like pujuk pujuk..then bodek him a?

Registered mail means SAL with tracking number. Try to double check with him..whether is he using REGISTERED MAIL or SPEEDPOST.

The "less than RM 500 no tax" rule applies only for EMS.

Nope..its RM500