The Spooky Kamen Rider Ghost Toy Thread

IXRollOutIX · 10-09-2015, 07:25 PM

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HLJ just sent me a payment request for the Ghost Driver. I'm pleased that it only took a week for them to get it back in stock.

Even if I'm still only planning to ship it out in mid-November. It's a load off my mind...

I still haven't gotten mine yet... this is true suffering.

Helios · 10-09-2015, 07:56 PM

I want to buy the DX Ghost Driver and I don't have know anything about buying toys from Japan. Amiami is currently sold out, but I can wait until they have it back in stock. They have a sale on it and are selling it for ¥2990 which is about $25. This is where I bombard you with questions now. If I were to buy it, would Pay Pal automatically convert yen to dollars? How much would shipping be? Would you guys recommend AmiAmi? Are there any cheaper or better online stores that sell Japanese toys? Can you explain the buying and shipping process? I just need someone to give a detailed guide to buying Japanese toys. Thanks!

PS: I'd also want more than one person's opinion/answer for my questions.

SPLIT LIP · 10-09-2015, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Helios

If I were to buy it, would Pay Pal automatically convert yen to dollars?

Yes.

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How much would shipping be?

They usually tell you, and you can use a currency converter to figure out what it is in USD.

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Would you guys recommend AmiAmi?

I've never used them but they're really popular. I prefer HLJ because I usually have stuff waiting for me there.

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Are there any cheaper or better online stores that sell Japanese toys?

HLJ sometimes. But for new items you usually get the best deal from these sites.

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Can you explain the buying and shipping process?

It's identical to any online purchase process. You add items to a cart, checkout, pay with paypal, allow a brief time for it to be packed and shipped.

Helios · 10-09-2015, 08:24 PM

@SPLIT LIP
Thanks for all the info! HLJ's prices are more expensive for the Ghost Driver unfortunately. Based off of your experience, is HLJ the best out of the online stores you've used? Does it have fast shipping? Is its shipping usually cheap, moderate, or expensive? What would be an estimate shipping price for something of that size based off of your past experiences.

IXRollOutIX · 10-09-2015, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Helios

@SPLIT LIP
Thanks for all the info! HLJ's prices are more expensive for the Ghost Driver unfortunately. Based off of your experience, is HLJ the best out of the online stores you've used? Does it have fast shipping? Is its shipping usually cheap, moderate, or expensive? What would be an estimate shipping price for something of that size based off of your past experiences.

HLJ is usually more expensive than AmiAmi for most things. The kicker with AmiAmi though is that while they discount all of their items, in almost every case they completely deny returns of any kind. Shipping rates are more or less standard for both stores, but price depends on how quickly you want it to arrive. I'm impatient and generally go with EMS which for a large or DX item can potentially range anywhere from 15-30 dollars. I usually receive it in less than a week though, so that's a plus.

Helios · 10-09-2015, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by IXRollOutIX

HLJ is usually more expensive than AmiAmi for most things. The kicker with AmiAmi though is that while they discount all of their items, in almost every case they completely deny returns of any kind. Shipping rates are more or less standard for both stores, but price depends on how quickly you want it to arrive. I'm impatient and generally go with EMS which for a large or DX item can potentially range anywhere from 15-30 dollars. I usually receive it in less than a week though, so that's a plus.

Thanks Rollout! One last question: What would AmiAmi's very cheapest shipping cost be? Even if it takes a month to arrive.

IXRollOutIX · 10-09-2015, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Helios

Thanks Rollout! One last question: What would AmiAmi's very cheapest shipping cost be? Even if it takes a month to arrive.

The cheapest and slowest would (probably?) be unregistered SAL without a tracking number. The price itself depends on size and weight, so I can't be exactly sure about how much that would cost. I've never actually shipped from AmiAmi through anything besides EMS.

ElConvoy · 10-09-2015, 09:03 PM

When you want the Ghost Driver the cheapest will probably EMS or Registered Airmail. Paclages that big usually cant be shipped wirh SAL.

Helios · 10-09-2015, 09:13 PM

Can anyone provide me an rough estimate for the cheapest shipping price? It doesn't have to be exact, just something that can give me an idea of what the prices are usually like.nThanks again!

GoseiWonder · 10-09-2015, 09:25 PM

Ami Ami has this comprehensive list.
http://www.amiami.com/top/page/t/faq2.html#2
Not sure the weight of this year's Driver though.

10-09-2015, 07:56 PM	#52
Helios Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 2,250	I want to buy the DX Ghost Driver and I don't have know anything about buying toys from Japan. Amiami is currently sold out, but I can wait until they have it back in stock. They have a sale on it and are selling it for ¥2990 which is about $25. This is where I bombard you with questions now. If I were to buy it, would Pay Pal automatically convert yen to dollars? How much would shipping be? Would you guys recommend AmiAmi? Are there any cheaper or better online stores that sell Japanese toys? Can you explain the buying and shipping process? I just need someone to give a detailed guide to buying Japanese toys. Thanks! PS: I'd also want more than one person's opinion/answer for my questions. __________________ Last edited by Helios; 10-09-2015 at 07:58 PM..

10-09-2015, 08:24 PM	#54
Helios Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 2,250	@SPLIT LIP Thanks for all the info! HLJ's prices are more expensive for the Ghost Driver unfortunately. Based off of your experience, is HLJ the best out of the online stores you've used? Does it have fast shipping? Is its shipping usually cheap, moderate, or expensive? What would be an estimate shipping price for something of that size based off of your past experiences. __________________ Last edited by Helios; 10-09-2015 at 08:28 PM..

10-09-2015, 08:43 PM	#56
Helios Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 2,250	Quote: Originally Posted by IXRollOutIX HLJ is usually more expensive than AmiAmi for most things. The kicker with AmiAmi though is that while they discount all of their items, in almost every case they completely deny returns of any kind. Shipping rates are more or less standard for both stores, but price depends on how quickly you want it to arrive. I'm impatient and generally go with EMS which for a large or DX item can potentially range anywhere from 15-30 dollars. I usually receive it in less than a week though, so that's a plus. Thanks Rollout! One last question: What would AmiAmi's very cheapest shipping cost be? Even if it takes a month to arrive. __________________

10-09-2015, 09:13 PM	#59
Helios Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 2,250	Can anyone provide me an rough estimate for the cheapest shipping price? It doesn't have to be exact, just something that can give me an idea of what the prices are usually like.nThanks again! __________________