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sora7777
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Dec 19 2013, 05:47 PM
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QUOTE(Flame Haze @ Dec 19 2013, 05:40 PM) It means you can ask someone to collect for you, with a written letter/proof that you'd authorized him to collect for you. I think one of the local couriers, DHL or some other (I forgot  ) offers to do that for a charge of rm50 i think. Okay.. If i were to go and take myself ?.. They might ask me to open the parcel ? the figure is cast-offable and it wont be known until i take the figure out directly so its just bikini sonico if i open the parcel .. Do you think it will be okay ? lOl
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sora7777
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Dec 19 2013, 05:49 PM
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QUOTE(EXkurogane @ Dec 19 2013, 05:47 PM) It still definitely sucks to have something held by customs although not taxed, that you have to pay more to have it collected for you or drive by yourself to go get it when you already paid for the shipping costs. But normally, i would advise against having any shipping of your beloved figures done in December itself, even if it was shipped on 1st december, unless you have no choice because your stuff was released during that period, except if you are using EMS - the most expensive variants where priority is higher (but also means you are more likely to get taxed if you exceed Rm 500). The volume of packages are so high in December (xmas rush) that your parcel, especially SAL, has the potential to be delayed or held by customs for weeks, since they lack manpower and EMS/any express services get the priority. My friend even experienced one of his stuff going MIA in the past during this period. Yeah i realized that .. learnt my lessons .. i been thinking why this happened must be cause xmas and new year is coming and customs and cops want to eat money ..  But i use EMS though This post has been edited by sora7777: Dec 19 2013, 05:49 PM
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Flame Haze
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Dec 19 2013, 05:50 PM
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QUOTE(sora7777 @ Dec 19 2013, 05:47 PM) Okay.. If i were to go and take myself ?.. They might ask me to open the parcel ? the figure is cast-offable and it wont be known until i take the figure out directly so its just bikini sonico if i open the parcel .. Do you think it will be okay ? lOl  I don't think they'll ask you take the figure out directly, just to show them the box perhaps. Maybe they won't even ask to to open anything, just hand you the box without explaining why it got held.  Anyway, no NSFW illustrations on the box right? Just bikini pictures should be fine.
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Flame Haze
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Dec 19 2013, 05:51 PM
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Year-end + EMS shipping = sure kena detained.
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EXkurogane
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Dec 19 2013, 05:52 PM
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QUOTE(sora7777 @ Dec 19 2013, 05:47 PM) Okay.. If i were to go and take myself ?.. They might ask me to open the parcel ? the figure is cast-offable and it wont be known until i take the figure out directly so its just bikini sonico if i open the parcel .. Do you think it will be okay ? lOl  Usually it's okay. There will be partially opaque plastic sheets stuffed between her bikini and her body (but vthat's to prevent paint transfer), i can assure you that. And perhaps, in case anything happens, let them know you are a toy collector (you are not planning to sell it), show them photos of your stuff or your room in your phone. They suuaally will let your stuff go. QUOTE(Flame Haze @ Dec 19 2013, 05:51 PM) Year-end + EMS shipping = sure kena detained. Sure kena detain, but they will also release it faster if it wont be taxed (under rm500), because they are high priority unlike SAl, they make you slow slow wait. This post has been edited by EXkurogane: Dec 19 2013, 05:53 PM
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Flame Haze
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Dec 19 2013, 05:54 PM
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QUOTE(EXkurogane @ Dec 19 2013, 05:52 PM) Usually it's okay. There will be partially opaque plastic sheets stuffed between her bikini and her body (but vthat's to prevent paint transfer), i can assure you that. And perhaps, in case anything happens, let them know you are a toy collector (you are not planning to sell it), show them photos of your stuff or your room in your phone. They suuaally will let your stuff go. Sure kena detain, but they will also release it faster if it wont be taxed (under 500). No stuff coz 1st time collect.  Sad case if like that.
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sora7777
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Dec 19 2013, 05:58 PM
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Okay thanks guys .. i will try to go and collect tomorrow morning.. Well i stared collecting since February.. this is my first time being held .. i have ordered worse than this few months back though ..
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EXkurogane
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Dec 19 2013, 06:02 PM
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QUOTE(Flame Haze @ Dec 19 2013, 05:54 PM) No stuff coz 1st time collect.  Sad case if like that. That SoniComi is an Orchid Seed figure right? If yes, they will most likely stuff something between castoff-able parts to prevent paint transfer in case the paint did not dry completely (rarely, if ever, happens, given their strict QC). QUOTE(sora7777 @ Dec 19 2013, 05:58 PM) Okay thanks guys .. i will try to go and collect tomorrow morning.. Well i stared collecting since February.. this is my first time being held .. i have ordered worse than this few months back though ..  It's because of the timing of your parcel, so close to Xmas. Ppl at kastam want to make money hoping it exceeds 500 bucks so that they can tax it. Many ppl like to do online shopping for xmas gifts during this period. This post has been edited by EXkurogane: Dec 19 2013, 06:03 PM
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sora7777
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Dec 19 2013, 06:09 PM
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It's because of the timing of your parcel, so close to Xmas. Ppl at kastam want to make money hoping it exceeds 500 bucks so that they can tax it. Many ppl like to do online shopping for xmas gifts during this period. [/quote] Lol, do they simply hold all parcels then and only check the prices later... Well i had to pay soon and ship it early .. since i going to japan this sunday, need to get it fast ..
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Superfreak
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Dec 19 2013, 07:01 PM
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QUOTE(Yoshii-kun @ Dec 18 2013, 10:44 PM) af hobby, go die ,,!,,  LOL ~ Whats the hate with AF ? I still never deal with him too much to feel it yet. QUOTE(Yoshii-kun @ Dec 18 2013, 11:31 PM) going cuz its free, and kacau nerv You a CF community member?
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Yoshii-kun
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Dec 19 2013, 08:55 PM
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QUOTE(Superfreak @ Dec 19 2013, 07:01 PM) LOL ~ Whats the hate with AF ? I still never deal with him too much to feel it yet. You a CF community member?  Mayb I am, maybe I'm not And will never forget AF Hobby. Those who know their scam dealings last AFAMY know what I'm talking about.
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zito9
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Dec 19 2013, 10:16 PM
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QUOTE(kevinlowl @ Dec 19 2013, 06:31 PM) BTW, I bought a PVC Figure from Fantasy Toys today. They claim it's original because they had a handwritten sticker on there saying "Original". I took it and inspected it for the longest time, looking for sticker of authentication, quality, etc. lol. Asked the lady whether can open or not, I said "What's up with the hand, is it defective or something?" because the figure comes with a replaceable hand holding a sword and I honestly didn't know. The guy opened it up and the base was missing! WTF. He went inside the storage and took another one out, opened it and it had the base. SOLD!  I bought this guy -> http://myfigurecollection.net/item/379 Never even seen him once on the preowned market. He's such a cool figure!  Salute your bravery!
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zito9
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Dec 19 2013, 10:36 PM
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 With updated sword! OMFG, take my money!!!
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jvs5805
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Dec 20 2013, 01:11 AM
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QUOTE(zito9 @ Dec 19 2013, 10:36 AM)  With updated sword! OMFG, take my money!!!
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Superfreak
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Dec 20 2013, 01:43 AM
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QUOTE(Yoshii-kun @ Dec 19 2013, 08:55 PM) Mayb I am, maybe I'm not And will never forget AF Hobby. Those who know their scam dealings last AFAMY know what I'm talking about. I didn't know. In fact I didn't even know they were even in AFA.
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EXkurogane
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Dec 20 2013, 01:48 AM
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QUOTE(Superfreak @ Dec 20 2013, 01:43 AM) I didn't know. In fact I didn't even know they were even in AFA.  Because they were on stealth ninja mode... some dude from AF Hobby went to AFA MY last year, go to GSC booth, loot everything they were sellling because they are cheap, take it back to his shop and sell higher price. Within the first 30 mins or an hour the doors opened, the GSC booth, the wonfes exclusive items section is already almost empty. You tell me, you pissed or not? This post has been edited by EXkurogane: Dec 20 2013, 01:49 AM
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Yoshii-kun
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Dec 20 2013, 01:49 AM
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QUOTE(Superfreak @ Dec 20 2013, 01:43 AM) I didn't know. In fact I didn't even know they were even in AFA.  They were never at the convention. Someone like AF Hobby will never be on AFAMY. Was exhibitor there summore, right in front of me can see that sohai with that cash. This post has been edited by Yoshii-kun: Dec 20 2013, 01:51 AM
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Flame Haze
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Dec 20 2013, 01:55 AM
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QUOTE(EXkurogane @ Dec 20 2013, 01:48 AM) Because they were on stealth ninja mode... some dude from AF Hobby went to AFA MY last year, go to GSC booth, loot everything they were sellling because they are cheap, take it back to his shop and sell higher price. Within the first 30 mins or an hour the doors opened, the GSC booth, the wonfes exclusive items section is already almost empty. You tell me, you pissed or not?  No la not pissed, just felt like taking an axe to him.
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Superfreak
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Dec 20 2013, 02:30 AM
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QUOTE(EXkurogane @ Dec 20 2013, 01:48 AM) Because they were on stealth ninja mode... some dude from AF Hobby went to AFA MY last year, go to GSC booth, loot everything they were sellling because they are cheap, take it back to his shop and sell higher price. Within the first 30 mins or an hour the doors opened, the GSC booth, the wonfes exclusive items section is already almost empty. You tell me, you pissed or not?  ARRGGHH , Yeah !! Now I remember!! My little bro was kinda saddened that day he didn't manage to get that nendoroid which GSC booth was selling that day.  As a businessman I can see him seeing this as an opportuinity but dam ...Thats cruel!! Hopefully , next time if got something like this again hope that GSC will limit the amount of purchase u can buy , like 3 unit per customer max. But keeping track is another problem as ppl are cunning..Urrrgghhh..
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zito9
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Dec 20 2013, 08:33 AM
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Hold with your breast breathe!!  (and i can't see why her selling price is much more expensive than Olivia  ) This post has been edited by zito9: Dec 20 2013, 11:15 AM
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