Hi, Im a new member here. Just want to share my experience of buying toys online here.

I bought some toys from HobbyLink Japan and Hobby World.

This are the info of item I bought from HobbyLink Japan:
Faked Ultraman Flying Pose - 3800yen
ULtraman Seven Flying Pose - 3800yen
Choose SAL as total weight is only 2kg. Cheaper. If more than 2kg, price is the almost same as EMS.
Shipment cost - 2900yen
Total cost - 10500yen ~ RM315
Purchase on 11/7/08.
Check the the item tracking on JapanPost website with item number given to me by HobbyLink Japan.
11/7/08 - posting from HobbyLink Japan office in Gunma.
12/7/08(saturday) - arrive at outward office of exchange in Tokyo.
14/7/08(monday) - despatch from outward office of exchange in Tokyo.
17/7/08 - arrive at KL.
19/7/08 - delivered to my house.

On 19/7/08 around 4pm, I recieve a call from post malaysia saying that my item has been block by custom. I was curious as my item cost just below RM500 should be tax free. I ask her about that. She then ask me what barang is that. I say barang mainan. She say barang mainan tax juga. She then gave me the number of my item and ask me to remember that. She then ask me do I know how to settle this at KLIA. I say I don't know (although I been there once with my superior to settle some spare part item for my company. Going there like going to jungle). She then propose me to appoint them to settle for me. Charges RM49.50. Very nice number!!! As Im to lazy to go to KLIA. I agree. I just have to wait to collect my stuff at post office pj.

On the same night, when I reach home. I saw HobbyLink Japan parcel in my house. Those are the Ultraman figure that I order! They have a stamp "dilepaskan" from the custom, although the box is a bit kemek at the side. Then what was that call from post malaysia was about.

It must be the next item from Hobby World. I check the item tracking that night.

This are the info of item I bought from Hobby World:
Cms Rally Car Collection SS.7 Mitsubishi - 7896yen
Cms Rally Car Collection SS.10 Subaru - 7896yen
This time item is more than 2 kg. Not much different between SAL and EMS. Choose EMS.
Shipment cost - 4000yen
Total cost - 19792yen ~ RM593.76
Again check the item tracking on JapanPost website.
Purchase on 11/7/08.
16/7/08 - posting from Hobby World in Aichi.
17/7/08 - despatch from outward office of exchange in Aichi.
19/7/08 - 11.49am, arrive at KL. 12.45pm, in custom. 12.59pm, Awaiting presentation to customs commissioner.

So that is the call from post malaysia is all about. This time I kena tax. Ready to fork out ~RM100. Jiak Lak.

After a deep thought, I should have this two item split out as separate shipment using SAL. It will be cheaper compare to combine shipment using EMS. Some more maybe can lari tax. Haaai, padam muka.

Well, according to this slip. It is sure that this is SAL.
If you punch in this item number into this site http://www.post.japanpost.jp/int/ems/index_en.html EMS track and trace column. You can see all the details of tracking.


This post has been edited by sonytoys: Jul 20 2008, 04:55 PM


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Don't worry, they will call u up in no time. they will give u 2 option. either u appoint them as custom clear agent or u go to klia urself. of course the 1st option u have to pay rm49.50 as a handling fee. and of course they want to earn ur rm49.50. Muhahahahahahahahahahaha!

Of course they will open it and check what item is it. Then they will tax you accordingly.