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Post by originalniceguy on Mar 30, 2023 0:42:16 GMT -5
Hi Steve, at this stage do you have an idea of outer package dimensions? If so, would you be able to share? Thanks!
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Post by originalniceguy on Mar 24, 2023 1:48:38 GMT -5
I really think this will be the last WWE crowdfund that we get from Mattel. I do worry about that with this economic climate and the price point. I'm just hoping the tiers require far less numbers to achieve.
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Post by originalniceguy on Mar 23, 2023 18:22:28 GMT -5
I'm trying to remember the timeline of the first crowd fund. Did we get all of the info in the first announcement? Or was it more of an announcement about an announcement?
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Post by originalniceguy on Dec 21, 2022 20:03:28 GMT -5
It was already confirmed that Raw ring would be dropping on Mattel Creations in Jan so that's one slot confirmed.
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Post by originalniceguy on Dec 1, 2022 3:38:32 GMT -5
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Post by originalniceguy on Nov 24, 2022 3:39:21 GMT -5
Hi Steve, does 5th December sound realistic for Ruthless Aggression series 3 to start shipping? I have series 2 waiting to ship to the UK but may as well wait if series 3 is incoming in 2 weeks.
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Post by originalniceguy on Sept 26, 2022 9:00:48 GMT -5
Very true that Mattel Creations haven't got control over customs rates (or VAT rates in the case of the UK), shipping or exchange rates (which the UK is being particularly hammered by due to our continuing stupidity). But the issue is that Mattel are adding A LOT more than just customs and VAT to the price. See my (admittedly far too long) post at the top of the page comparing the price of the Retros bundle from Mattel Creations to the Marvel set sold by Amazon.com - both sites are in the same position regarding customs, VAT, shipping, etc. to the UK, yet the more expensive Amazon product works-out far cheaper than the Mattel Creations offering. It is that price difference we need an answer to. But all companies don’t get the same deal on rates. I worked for UPS for years and would deliver/pickup I’m malls and many times it seems the stores would compare their shipping rate and ask me why certain stores were paying less then them. I would tell them I didn’t know and to contact their agent. But one time when I got back to my hub I asked the agent why and was told many factors come into play as to why certain stores had better rates than others. The main thing being the volume the business does worldwide. And while Mattel is a global company with multiple facilities to pick up from Amazon is probably a bigger global company because they get volume from all companies. Meaning they ship all types of product from every manufacturer. So Amazon probably has a better deal on shipping/receiving rates than Mattel because of the amount of volume they generate on a daily basis. So Mattel’s costs would probably be higher. To see if Mattel is padding their costs you would need to compare it with a similar weighted item from Hasbro Pulse. That would give you a better idea. As in theory Mattel Creations and Hasbro Pulse would probably have closer to the same rates from the carriers. Not saying they do for sure, but in theory they should as it’s a similar sized operation. Hey bud, I think you're missing the point. Mattel Creations offers a flat fee for shipping to the UK so that's not an issue. The issue is the direct conversion of price for a US buyer compared to a UK buyer (not including shipping costs). Mattel Creations say there prices are now inclusive of taxes and duty. Our issue is the new price actually includes a hefty loading on top of the taxes and duty, which is completely separate from the shipping cost.
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Post by originalniceguy on Sept 23, 2022 9:01:52 GMT -5
There wouldn't have been a customs charge for the UK as the price was below the threshold of £125. I should clarify - when I say customs charge, I mean VAT. You're right in terms of the additional customs charge on top of that, which as you say, wouldn't apply here. We don't talk about that one 🤫😂
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Post by originalniceguy on Sept 23, 2022 1:49:51 GMT -5
It's possible that they've done this because a lot of people have had problems with international delivery on the arena. Sure, but the issue is they're overcharging by quite a significant amount. For the retros, as an example, the customs fee would be around £12 but they're charging almost double that. There wouldn't have been a customs charge for the UK as the price was below the threshold of £125.
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Post by originalniceguy on Sept 17, 2022 4:03:33 GMT -5
Never pre-ordered from Target before. Do they charge instantly or when your order is shipped? Set looks good, but will prob only grab Styles and Blue Shamrock When they ship
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Post by originalniceguy on Sept 10, 2022 0:52:27 GMT -5
I went to the parcelforce depot as could see on the tracking that it arrived at the local depot this morning at 4am lol. I just showed up and said I think I have a customs fee to pay, they checked it out on the computer and right enough, there was a £63 customs fee to pay...if there was no fee, they weren't going to go and locate the parcel. was your order big Might be a silly question but were you also able to collect it there and then?
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Post by originalniceguy on Sept 8, 2022 1:08:29 GMT -5
Ringside Exclusive NWO Macho - that's the first figure to get me into collecting full stop.
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Post by originalniceguy on Jul 22, 2022 3:31:33 GMT -5
Is the Survivor Series set Exclusive to RSC as the product page somewhat suggests?
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Post by originalniceguy on Jul 18, 2022 16:03:27 GMT -5
Quick question for those in the know - If I order Kane and an older figure on Target (for shipping), will they separate them into two separate orders, or will they hold them all until everything is ready to go (like RSC do?). They'll ship separately
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Post by originalniceguy on Jul 6, 2022 3:58:17 GMT -5
I take it with a complete pinch of salt but the Walmart listing mentions Batista, Brock, HBK, Rey, Booker... And Triple H! Can't see a RA era series without The Game anyway so no surprises there.
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Post by originalniceguy on Jul 6, 2022 3:05:25 GMT -5
I only see these available for pre order still - any chance you could pm a link please? Search for the SKU to find it: 692631865Would be so much more fun if the price was a couple bucks cheaper for the random listing. I’d be all over that. Thank you! This is the ultimate gamble I'm buying from overseas so a return would be a nightmare lol
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Post by originalniceguy on Jul 6, 2022 2:25:05 GMT -5
Ruthless Agression assortment is available on Walmart, just ordered two for Friday delivery let's fkn go I only see these available for pre order still - any chance you could pm a link please?
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Post by originalniceguy on Apr 6, 2022 2:48:18 GMT -5
I'm very sure September is the release date for the Macho. E.G just before Legends 15 went up for pre-order, Series 14 showed a release date of September which was obviously well off. Legends 15 then becomes available to pre order with a date of Sep and 14 gets revised to April.
Target always get themselves confused when a new figure or series is about to follow up lol. Batista will be available any day now.
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Post by originalniceguy on Apr 1, 2022 3:31:43 GMT -5
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Post by originalniceguy on Mar 31, 2022 17:21:03 GMT -5
Anyone have an idea which line that Ultimate Edition nWo Macho Man will be. He is a must get for me!!!! Need more WCW talent!!! Was hoping for a new long hair DDP! Target Exclusive legends ultimate edition
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