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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 9, 2007 20:42:57 GMT
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Post by legios on Nov 9, 2007 20:57:26 GMT
This is actually pretty good news. Their existing facility has been giving them fairly significant problems for a year or so now, so getting a better facility can only be a good thing.
Mind you, I suspect that they are being their usual over-optimistic selves when they say they will be back to normal by November 19th. I would expect it to take them a week or so longer to get their feet fully under them. Very good firm, just with a habit of always looking on the bright side of any situation.
Karl
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Post by Dave on Nov 9, 2007 21:41:45 GMT
Alwaays look on the briiight siide of life...
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Post by Philip Ayres on May 29, 2009 10:15:28 GMT
HLJ has been slashing prices on lots of things, mainly recent issues. Overordering or reduced demand based on the financial circumstances ? Either way i hope they aren't in trouble.
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Post by grahamthomson on May 29, 2009 10:34:49 GMT
I did take advantage of some of their Henkei! Henkei! items on sale.
I am sure they're doing okay... their Japanese-language site seems to be doing well.
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Post by Nigel on Jan 7, 2011 14:26:29 GMT
Has anyone bought anything from Japan lately? A parcel that was dispatched SAL from HLJ on 1st December hasn't arrived yet. Taking into account the snow and Christmas post, I was wondering when I should start to worry?  |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 7, 2011 16:58:38 GMT
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Post by Nigel on Jan 10, 2011 12:09:20 GMT
The HLJ website says to wait double the estimated maximum shipping time before contacting them if a parcel hasn't arrived. For SAL, that's 7-45 days. I don't think I'll be waiting another two months to email them.
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Post by Nigel on Jan 11, 2011 12:02:41 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 29, 2012 5:36:09 GMT
They've had a facelift and seem to have a Pile of Loot feature now!
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 29, 2012 5:47:57 GMT
Hmmm, anyone else got problems ordering more than one of an item?
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 29, 2012 6:56:45 GMT
Ah they're telling me now that the items I was trying to add had a limit of 1 per person
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Post by Jim on Jun 29, 2012 6:58:57 GMT
I got an email overnight telling me my Vehicon and Breakdown were now in my "private warehouse". Oh for a private warehouse!
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 29, 2012 7:03:02 GMT
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Post by Jim on Jun 29, 2012 7:09:18 GMT
Good grief!
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Post by The Doctor on Jun 29, 2012 7:12:28 GMT
I have been in it!
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 29, 2012 7:17:27 GMT
Several times. He keeps coming back for more and finding things in there he didn't see last time. I think he's sending the Kaptain down this weekend with a list of things to half inch.
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Post by glaug on Jun 29, 2012 10:31:09 GMT
Don't blame him!
Also the new HLJ system is probably good.
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Post by Dezzeh on Jun 29, 2012 10:48:24 GMT
Glad they're doing one at least, love the bbts pile of loot feature
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Post by Nigel on Jun 29, 2012 13:57:32 GMT
Tch! I give my website a makeover, now everyone's doing it!
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Post by legios on Jun 29, 2012 17:14:24 GMT
Several times. He keeps coming back for more and finding things in there he didn't see last time. I think he's sending the Kaptain down this weekend with a list of things to half inch. Steal is such an ugly word.... "creative requisitioning" is the preferred term in the quartermastering trade..... Karl |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jun 29, 2012 18:24:12 GMT
To save you the time & effort: Brave Max now lives elsewhere in the house.
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Post by Nigel on Jun 30, 2012 13:48:50 GMT
Ooh! Treasure hunt!
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Post by Marc Graham on Sept 8, 2012 16:44:24 GMT
I'm seriously considering ditching using HLJ altogether, I missed the recent masterpiece starscream as they botched my order, didn't get AM-12 in time (and they don't have an AM-24 pre-order and they don't notify when or if it goes up, so its pure luck ordering something), they also didn't get the kabaya Fort Max in, they don't respond to my emails and all I got as compensation for the Starscream debacle was a 10% discount on one order that can't be redeemed on earlybird items and hasn't worked when I tried it.
A pox on them I say! Will keep my masterpiece orders and be wary in future.
Ordered AM-12 on ebay.
Marc.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Sept 8, 2012 16:46:03 GMT
Only thing i use them for now is when TF Generations are up for order. Other than that, long since abandoned them to ebay or other means.
Andy
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Post by Philip Ayres on Sept 8, 2012 17:53:13 GMT
I refer you to my recent problems with the AMW Micron series. And Generations 2012 v2 (I think)
Not what they once were in many ways although if you can get a pre order in still the cheapest way of getting Japanese stuff to the UK.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Sept 8, 2012 17:53:45 GMT
and stuff seems to go out of stock so quick now. Habve they become too popular?
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Post by Marc Graham on Sept 8, 2012 19:50:27 GMT
They may very well be too popular these days, despite barely making an effort to promote their Transformers stuff (I suspect various forums spread the word quick enough for them to sell out fast). They are the cheapest option in so many occasions, but man they just don't seem to be as good as they used to be.
Marc.
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Post by The Doctor on Sept 9, 2012 20:21:02 GMT
I very rarely use them now as I got very fed up with pre-ordering items from them on early bird offers then watched the item go to 'sold out' on release and not actually getting the thing!
-Ralph
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Post by legios on Sept 9, 2012 20:46:32 GMT
I think that they are somewhat over-exposed, because these problems aren't just affecting their Transformers stuff, it seems to impact on quite a few different product lines. I think the issue is that even with the new warehouse facility their actual ability to obtain and carry enough stock to meet demand is a bit stretched.
Not actually used them much recently mind you - and I rarely ever preordered from them. Was tempted by something recently but it was on Order Stop so I will just keep my eye on it and if they do get in excess stock I shall try and swoop then.
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