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alex13
post Sep 17 2009, 09:51 AM

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QUOTE(Dark NT @ Sep 16 2009, 09:12 PM)
Some items received today

1) more copies of RE....
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2) some RPG stuff
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3) some action adventure stuff
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notworthy.gif notworthy.gif How's the FF3 NDS like?
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post Sep 17 2009, 10:17 AM

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QUOTE(Dark NT @ Sep 16 2009, 09:12 PM)
Some items received today

1) more copies of RE....
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2) some RPG stuff
[attachmentid=1201686]

3) some action adventure stuff
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u have shadow of collossus dem thats a game i always wanted to play but quite hard to find now Do you have Ico also? thumbup.gif
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post Sep 17 2009, 10:23 AM

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QUOTE(alex13 @ Sep 17 2009, 09:51 AM)
notworthy.gif  notworthy.gif  How's the FF3 NDS like?
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I don't think I will be playing it for next few months... so dunno yet..
if i remember correctly, this version is a remake.


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QUOTE(S4PH @ Sep 17 2009, 10:17 AM)
u have shadow of collossus dem thats a game i always wanted to play but quite hard to find now Do you have Ico also?  thumbup.gif
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Shadow of collossus still available on PA last time i checked, but GH version.
ICO - on my radar.. but the price too expensive on ebay...cannot afford

both games are really really great game.. love them.. hope the same team will develop something for ps3.

This post has been edited by Dark NT: Sep 17 2009, 10:27 AM
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post Sep 17 2009, 10:55 AM

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yup ur tite ICO is too overpriced hope to find a good deal somewhere, btw any new games from mike? Im getting ZOE 2nd runner and PE 2 nex oct
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post Sep 17 2009, 11:19 AM

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mike is having more and more PS titles.. but his price.. sweat.gif sweat.gif sweat.gif
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post Sep 17 2009, 06:15 PM

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QUOTE(Dark NT @ Sep 17 2009, 11:19 AM)
mike is having more and more PS titles.. but his price.. sweat.gif  sweat.gif  sweat.gif
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but certain games that he offer are quite hard to find around here and buying from ebay the shipping cost kills rclxub.gif
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post Sep 17 2009, 11:34 PM

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QUOTE(S4PH @ Sep 17 2009, 06:15 PM)
but certain games that he offer are quite hard to find around here and buying from ebay the shipping cost kills  rclxub.gif
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Just to share with you guys that Citibank is partnering with Borderlinx, a company who acts as a warehouse/delivery agent. It provides you a US shipping address where you can send all your ebay items to. When you are done, request them to ship it back to you. You need a Citibank credit card to sign up for this service.

You are charged on the delivery cost, which starts from ~RM85 (I believe this is the minimum).

I recently shipped back a whole bunch of things (including those in the pics I attached, plus some of my wife's things). Total weight was 7.5kg and the shipping cost plus some tax (tax calculated and paid in advance) was RM312.

I did some calculation and the cost of delivering one game is ~RM12 (non-gaming items were much heavier in this delivery). Of course, this does not include the cost of the game being shipped from the seller to Borderlinx warehouse, which is normally USD4.

I can't really tell whether there is any savings at all, because I had games delivered directly to me from sellers at USD6. The benefit is that you get to buy some of the cheap items where the seller does not ship outside US.

There are disadvantages as well, such as you have to accumulate a few items before shipping them back, which means you have to wait. And I did face an issue with a missing item (just reported and Borderlinx is still investigating). Also they will open your package when they receive it, you may not like the idea.

Anyway, its just a sharing for those who may be interested to try it out.
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post Sep 18 2009, 10:34 AM

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QUOTE(Dark NT @ Sep 17 2009, 11:34 PM)
Just to share with you guys that Citibank is partnering with Borderlinx, a company who acts as a warehouse/delivery agent. It provides you a US shipping address where you can send all your ebay items to. When you are done, request them to ship it back to you. You need a Citibank credit card to sign up for this service.

You are charged on the delivery cost, which starts from ~RM85 (I believe this is the minimum).

I recently shipped back a whole bunch of things (including those in the pics I attached, plus some of my wife's things). Total weight was 7.5kg and the shipping cost plus some tax (tax calculated and paid in advance) was RM312.

I did some calculation and the cost of delivering one game is ~RM12 (non-gaming items were much heavier in this delivery). Of course, this does not include the cost of the game being shipped from the seller to Borderlinx warehouse, which is normally USD4.

I can't really tell whether there is any savings at all, because I had games delivered directly to me from sellers at USD6. The benefit is that you get to buy some of the cheap items where the seller does not ship outside US.

There are disadvantages as well, such as you have to accumulate a few items before shipping them back, which means you have to wait. And I did face an issue with a missing item (just reported and Borderlinx is still investigating). Also they will open your package when they receive it, you may not like the idea.

Anyway, its just a sharing for those who may be interested to try it out.
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Sounds like a rather expensive proxy service.. I myself going this route on Yahoo Japan, and have to say buying hardwares is so much cheaper this route, but not games unless you buy a lot like 10 or something. And the best thing is since the service provider is my friend I can ask him to mark down the value to avoid tax.

The only problem I've encountered with US proxy service/sellers is shipping as they can't provide insurance/courier service without costing your first born sad.gif
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post Sep 18 2009, 10:39 AM

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QUOTE(Dark NT @ Sep 17 2009, 11:34 PM)
Just to share with you guys that Citibank is partnering with Borderlinx, a company who acts as a warehouse/delivery agent. It provides you a US shipping address where you can send all your ebay items to. When you are done, request them to ship it back to you. You need a Citibank credit card to sign up for this service.

You are charged on the delivery cost, which starts from ~RM85 (I believe this is the minimum).

I recently shipped back a whole bunch of things (including those in the pics I attached, plus some of my wife's things). Total weight was 7.5kg and the shipping cost plus some tax (tax calculated and paid in advance) was RM312.

I did some calculation and the cost of delivering one game is ~RM12 (non-gaming items were much heavier in this delivery). Of course, this does not include the cost of the game being shipped from the seller to Borderlinx warehouse, which is normally USD4.

I can't really tell whether there is any savings at all, because I had games delivered directly to me from sellers at USD6. The benefit is that you get to buy some of the cheap items where the seller does not ship outside US.

There are disadvantages as well, such as you have to accumulate a few items before shipping them back, which means you have to wait. And I did face an issue with a missing item (just reported and Borderlinx is still investigating). Also they will open your package when they receive it, you may not like the idea.

Anyway, its just a sharing for those who may be interested to try it out.
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Good info - but i aint gonna use citibank card again - i return one 3 years ago
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QUOTE(gundamalpha @ Sep 18 2009, 10:34 AM)
Sounds like a rather expensive proxy service.. I myself going this route on Yahoo Japan, and have to say buying hardwares is so much cheaper this route, but not games unless you buy a lot like 10 or something. And the best thing is since the service provider is my friend I can ask him to mark down the value to avoid tax.

The only problem I've encountered with US proxy service/sellers is shipping as they can't provide insurance/courier service without costing your first born sad.gif
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Gundam, can you share more info on how to buy from Yahoo Japan? I am interested in a few of the auctions they have.

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My friend is not taking anymore member as he's too occupied now, but there are other providers like www.japantoy.biz where you can get your Yahoo Japan stuff. swatwolf also has his friend buying stuff for him, may be he can provide you with some info smile.gif

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post Sep 18 2009, 08:36 PM

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no new retro games for hari raya heh?
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post Sep 18 2009, 10:46 PM

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QUOTE(S4PH @ Sep 18 2009, 08:36 PM)
no new retro games for hari raya heh?
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new retro games sounds like "Hot Iced Milo"
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QUOTE(Dark NT @ Sep 18 2009, 10:46 PM)
new retro games sounds like "Hot Iced Milo"
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post Sep 19 2009, 09:56 AM

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Money sucking thread i din notice it thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(S4PH @ Sep 17 2009, 10:55 AM)
yup ur tite ICO is too overpriced hope to find a good deal somewhere, btw any new games from mike? Im getting ZOE 2nd runner and PE 2 nex oct
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Hi I have ICO PAL Limited Edition on DVD that comes with the 4 postcards. U can check my signature, thx.
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Folks ....so tis is the "playground"........ smile.gif
Darn......took me so long to check tis our .... tongue.gif

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QUOTE(kkkooohh @ Sep 19 2009, 11:24 AM)
Folks ....so tis is the "playground"........   smile.gif
Darn......took me so long to check tis our ....  tongue.gif
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Yes, and you could be our main source tongue.gif


Added on September 19, 2009, 1:08 pmMy "Ice Hot Milo" laugh.gif

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WAHHH thumbup.gif notworthy.gif
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say anybody played this game for the playstation called incredible crisis ? darn funny game . lol

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