Gundamstore seems to update new stuff very slowly.. if at all anymore.lazidude999 wrote:http://www.gundamstoreandmore.com/index.htmlKurando wrote:They don't look so trustworthy.. How is their shipping and packaging? also how long would they take to ship generally?lazidude999 wrote:gundamstoreandmore.com is a good place to buy markers and stuff.
Also, How does Hobby wave package stuff? UPS? I just don't want to receive damaged models.
www.hobbywave.com
Both should be good. Gundam store ships by ups and their packing is okay. I ordered a few times and things usually come in good condition. I get my stuff around a weeks time living in the west coast. For ordering a marker only, they ship it though first class mail.
Hobbywave ships via Fedex and from what I heard, they pack it pretty well. It ships about the same amount of time as gundam store. $10 shipping flat rate!
Best sites to buy Gunpla/MSiA / information
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I had one bad experience with UPS. My MG freedom came in a box that looked like it was sat on. The MG box inside was a little crushed, thank goodness the plastic kit itself was okay even though the box was damaged. Otherwise the rest of the times, it was good experience. I still would ship with UPS even with that experience.
http://plamoya.com Has anybody bought from them?
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Dalongs review of the custom flag is here
http://www.dalong.net/review/00/0h07/0h07_p.htm
http://www.dalong.net/review/00/0h07/0h07_p.htm
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Maybe consider switching to Tamiya Liquid Surface Primer? They're pretty much the same thing.GorFrag wrote:anyone know a place that has Mr. Surfacer 500 in stock, preferably in the states but I'm not too picky. I've gone through most of the names already given in this topic.
http://www.hlj.com/product/TAM87075
EDIT: It looks like HLJ still has some MR. Surtfacer 500 in stock BTW. I know you said preferably in the states but, it's better than nothing.
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Hobby Plaza Bigman
Hi - I searched through most of rakuten in order to find shops who could ship to EU etc. I found one place which I then ordered 5 Gundam 1/100 and a marking set from. Everything went smooth and their service was supreme, but as expected shipping (EMS) wasn't exactly cheap heh.
[Top page]
http://www.rakuten.ne.jp/gold/mokeiyabigman/
[Gundam]
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/mokeiyabigman/c/0000000117/
[Prices, shipping etc.]
http://www.rakuten.co.jp/mokeiyabigman/info2.html
[Top page]
http://www.rakuten.ne.jp/gold/mokeiyabigman/
[Gundam]
http://item.rakuten.co.jp/mokeiyabigman/c/0000000117/
[Prices, shipping etc.]
http://www.rakuten.co.jp/mokeiyabigman/info2.html
My first last and only attempt at ordering from Gundamshop.com, last April actually, resulted in a Master Grade GM Custom that never arrived and a customer service which never responded to my e-mails.
Gundam Store and More on the other hand was excellent, even calling my personal number when they came across an issue with billing. The issue was sorted out and I received my Zeta 2.0 just a few days later. For that they get my recommendation and much gratitude.
Gundam Store and More on the other hand was excellent, even calling my personal number when they came across an issue with billing. The issue was sorted out and I received my Zeta 2.0 just a few days later. For that they get my recommendation and much gratitude.
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Gundamstoreandmore is awesome. They screwed up one of my orders* when I bought a load of Action Bases 1 one time (One of them was an Action Base 2), so I called them up and simple sent the correct Action Base 1 without charge/having to return the other Action Base. woot!
On the other hand, that's another -1 to Gundamshop, then.
*Hey, nothing's perfect, these things happen, but I ordered so many times from Gundamstoreandmore anyways and was always fast and correct, except for that one mistake, but they handled it pretty well.
On the other hand, that's another -1 to Gundamshop, then.
*Hey, nothing's perfect, these things happen, but I ordered so many times from Gundamstoreandmore anyways and was always fast and correct, except for that one mistake, but they handled it pretty well.
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Just wanted to chime in that I've finally got the cash to get back into gunpla. After calculating total costs I decided to order from Rainbowten over hlj and I was very pleased with my choice. My order (3 MG kits) arrived by EMS only two daysafter I put my order in. I had some reservations about their stocklist layout and the manner in which to put in an order but every reply I got was in perfect english and they sent the exact kits I wanted so I don't expect any future issues unless responsibilities/management changes for the worse.
A++ for Rainbowten and I already have plans to order from them soon again.
A++ for Rainbowten and I already have plans to order from them soon again.
Not sure if it's useful info for everyone but I just noticed the 1/48 R3 Layzner is 60% off on HLJ.
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN945076
Which is about $16...
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN945076
Which is about $16...
Bandai = most environmentally friendly toy maker???
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I've had two mistakes from Gundamstore, and both times they very quickly addressed the problem and sent the right kits my way. The second time, though, they let me keep the 1/144 HG Strike they actually sent, which gets them extra marks in my book.SNT1 wrote:Gundamstoreandmore is awesome. They screwed up one of my orders* when I bought a load of Action Bases 1 one time (One of them was an Action Base 2), so I called them up and simple sent the correct Action Base 1 without charge/having to return the other Action Base. woot!
On the other hand, that's another -1 to Gundamshop, then.
*Hey, nothing's perfect, these things happen, but I ordered so many times from Gundamstoreandmore anyways and was always fast and correct, except for that one mistake, but they handled it pretty well.
Gundamshop used to be okay about five years ago, though; I don't know what happened to them.
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I remember back in the day when gundam shop was the shit haha i used to get my models from their all the time...i guess thats not the story anymore =/. I recently ordered from GSaM and sounds like it's one of the best NA sites to buy from =]. I'll let you guys know if there's any issue with my order...doubt it though
GS&M is an awesome place to order from. The shipping is sorta the bite in the but for me... the least I've been charged is $6. I hate they charge by weight, but I suppose it's offset by the quick delivery - 3 days if not over the weekend. I order from them when I need a kit fix quick. Had a problem once, but it was fixed quickly, but I have had a crushed box or two from them which upsets me.
I also order from Hobbywave. They're good, but they're slow.. Takes about 10 days at least to get to me, but their $10 flat rate shipping is great. My first order came in a very crushed box.. had a problem part or two, but thing that couldn't be fixed with some glue, so from now on I always tell them to put "DO NOT CRUSH" on the box, and I haven't had a problem since.
I recommend both of this sites, either for quick delivery or the shipping costs respectively.
I also order from Hobbywave. They're good, but they're slow.. Takes about 10 days at least to get to me, but their $10 flat rate shipping is great. My first order came in a very crushed box.. had a problem part or two, but thing that couldn't be fixed with some glue, so from now on I always tell them to put "DO NOT CRUSH" on the box, and I haven't had a problem since.
I recommend both of this sites, either for quick delivery or the shipping costs respectively.
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