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Smeagol
It's only 500 pieces not 750. SSW price is US$175 for this retard... yuck.gif

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Elven Archer
QUOTE (Nazgul @ Aug 9 2004, 12:23 PM)
BARF! ugly.. if i wanted to make some $$$ i would of bought it then sell it on ebay.

Anyone checked out my Ringwraith Bust at ST? I also got Cave Troll bust, Nemenorean bust, Smeagol exclusive bust comin.. i dont think they r there yet right?

correct me if I'm wrong but ST's next shipment is the 20th of this month?

Newborn Uruk-Hai statue is limited to 750 pcs hence the high resale value. the retail price is US$175.
Chimes
QUOTE (Elven Archer @ Aug 9 2004, 06:18 PM)
correct me if I'm wrong but ST's next shipment is the 20th of this month?

Yep, from what I heard from ST, it's around this time of the month. But whether or not it's on the 20th is still unconfirmed. I believe they will inform us of the date when it's firmed up.
nanakse85
QUOTE (Smeagol @ Aug 9 2004, 05:56 PM)
It's only 500 pieces not 750. SSW price is US$175 for this retard... yuck.gif

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yah retard!!! mad.gif wallbash.gif only for true collector's who collect all the lotr statues... not for me!! yuck.gif
Elven Archer
latest email from ST:

Hi friends,

Here is a list of some of the items coming to Singapore next week:
- Cavetroll Bust
- Smeagol Bust
- Nazgul Steed Bust
- Helm's Deep Environment
- Golden Hall Environment
- Arwen Statue
- Gandalf the Grey Statue
- Legolas Statue
- Elrond Statue
- Boromir Statue
- Watcher in the Waters
- 12" Abe Sapien Figure
- 1/4 Scale Samaritan

We will try to use ebay to list out all the Sideshow items we have to accommodate members who are residing outside Singapore.

As we are unable to accommodate ALL on our waitlist for Boromir, Elrond Statue and Watcher in the Water Statue,
we decided to put it up for auction on Ebay Singapore. Final price should not be high like those those found
in the international ebay sites as it will be hard for others to find their way to these 2 auction listings.
Start bid price is SG$0.01
ELROND = http://www.ebay.com.sg/viItem?ItemId=6112474390
WATCHER IN THE WATER = http://www.ebay.com.sg/viItem?ItemId=6112476402
BOROMIR http://www.ebay.com.sg/viItem?ItemId=6112474283

If the winner is a Simply Toys member, he/she will get an additional 5% off
the final bidded price.

Good luck to all!
Wander_fool
I think this is the first time, im seeing the statue of newborn lurtz... pretty ugly and the colour reminds me of the toliet bowl. duh.gif duh.gif so is the edition number small due to its non-popularity?

ANyway also recieved the email from ST. Will try my luck on the elrond statue. drool.gif

anyway here's the stuff i pre-ordered that its coming.
- Helm's Deep Environment
- Golden Hall Environment
- Arwen Statue
- Legolas Statue

Still deciding whether to get the GTG Statue... maybe if they have an extra statue then can consider. clap.gif


Sky
WOAH! Didn't know the WATCHER will be here too! jumpy.gif

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Oasis
after seeing the whole statue, it even more turm off!!!!!!

yucksssss wallbash.gif


but anyone here buying???!!!!
Nazgul
Squid!!!!
noelchiew
i'm not into baddies and evil creatures. my gf doesnt like them either so the same for me.

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Wander_fool
I got a small problem... hope u bros can assist me. duh.gif

I juz won an ebay auction for an SSW orthanc for US$750. However the seller from US quoted me US$110 for the shipping cost which would take 4-5days... The SSW statue is around 6 pounds.

The trouble is, i think the guy is trying to rip me off the shippings fees. I do not know how to check the fees but i got a feeling he is over charging me. Can anyone of u find out for me wats the estimated price for the shipping? dry.gif dry.gif

Secondly, if lets say i do not wish to buy the orthanc from him because of the high shipping fees, will i get into trouble with ebay? (eg. suspension of account or bad feedbacks?)

The total price would be around US$860 which i think is too high. Hope u bros who are experience in ebay can assist me. rubchin.gif rubchin.gif
noelchiew
you can ask him this: when you receive the item and checked on the postage stamp that the shipping cost is cheaper than what you have paid, will he refund the difference or that shipping cost quoted by him is fixed and flat to include his handling charge. there are many sellers who charge buyers handling charge ie the box and packaging material costs etc...

you will not be suspended untill you got 3 warnings. so i guess you can dont pay him and risk getting the 1st warning from ebay. but you will surely get neg feedback no?
Wander_fool
I made a check with him yesterday, he quoted me US$80 for the shipping fees but wanna add about US$30 for handling fees. rubchin.gif rubchin.gif i think u cannot traced how he used the handling fees.

Is this the normal practise? i thot handling fees should be included in the original shipping fees.
Sky
QUOTE (Wander_fool @ Aug 10 2004, 07:12 PM)
I made a check with him yesterday, he quoted me US$80 for the shipping fees but wanna add about US$30 for handling fees.  rubchin.gif  rubchin.gif  i think u cannot traced how he used the handling fees.

Is this the normal practise? i thot handling fees should be included in the original shipping fees.

he's not supposed to charge handling fee if he didn't indicate on his auction page, I believe the $30 is to cover the 4% Paypal fee, eBay doesn't allow it

I presume you didn't ask the seller to quote you the shipping cost before you bid?

why don't you put the URL of your auction here for us to take a look

if the seller's trying to take advantage because you're an overseas buyer, then you may wana consider this - have him ship to vPostUSA instead, since it's an USA address, he would have to only charge you the US shipping cost indicated on his auction page. You'll of cos have to check vPostUSA shipping cost, here's the link
noelchiew
he should mention he's charging handling charge. $30 is just to much. what is he spending on??? super bullet/water prove box?

sky, i didnt know it's not allowed by ebay to charge the 4% fee. i do see quite a few sellers stating that buyers are to pay it. i though as long you agree to seller's terms & condition, it's ok. then are you to say we should report these sellers to ebay?

ronnie bro, i believe he could have wanted to charge the fee for paypal like what sky has said. made sense.

i am thinking about the price and i feel for that fast shipping of only a few days, and being such a heavy item, i guess it's around that range.
Sky
QUOTE (Oasis @ Aug 10 2004, 04:07 PM)
after seeing the whole statue, it even more turm off!!!!!!

yucksssss wallbash.gif


but anyone here buying???!!!!

which one are you referring to? newborn uruk-hai or the watcher?

I'll be getting the Watcher! laugh.gif

Sky
QUOTE (noelchiew @ Aug 10 2004, 07:33 PM)
sky, i didnt know it's not allowed by ebay to charge the 4% fee. i do see quite a few sellers stating that buyers are to pay it. i though as long you agree to seller's terms & condition, it's ok. then are you to say we should report these sellers to ebay?

on eBay.com, the seller cannot charge you handling fee unless it's been clearly indicated in his auction page, and even so, it must be a specific amount and not indicated as a % of the final bid price, here's the full text from eBay:

Sellers may not charge eBay buyers an additional fee for their use of ordinary forms of payment, including acceptance of checks, money orders, electronic transfers or credit cards. Such costs should be built into the price of the item-this policy reduces the potential for confusion among bidders about the true cost of an item. Further, some forms of payment surcharges, such as credit card surcharges, are forbidden under the laws of many states, including California.

Can a seller add a surcharge to the final price of an eBay item? Yes, in three instances:

- Sellers may charge a reasonable shipping and handling fee to the final price of their item, providing that this fee is disclosed in the listing. A shipping and handling fee can cover the seller's reasonable costs for mailing, packaging and handling the item. Shipping and handling fees cannot be listed as a percentage of the final sale price.

- Sellers may pass along the costs associated with using escrow, if the buyer chooses to use escrow. Use caution when considering escrow. To avoid being deceived by fraudulent escrow services, use www.escrow.com, eBay's approved escrow service.

- Sellers may choose to accept payment in a different currency than the currency listed on eBay. If the buyer chooses to take advantage of this optional payment method, the seller may pass along to the buyer any costs associated with the currency exchange, provided that the costs are disclosed and agreed to in advance by the buyer.

Note: Some types of payment surcharges are permitted on some of eBay's international sites.


eBay Policy - Surcharge


noelchiew, you can report these sellers here if you like

Smeagol
Hi Wander_fool,

Actually this is very common in ebay, almost all sellers will try to earn from from shipping cost also. Very few will actually stick to actual shipping cost.

Example:

For the berserker statue, if you got see other sellers' auctions.

Some of them shipping cost for it to worldwide is US$48 via normal airmail which takes about 2 weeks.

But some good sellers charge only US$53 for express airmail which takes only 3 days.

If you want to cancel this deal, it's best you email him and ask the seller first. Normally this kind of ebay deal, if you cancel it, the seller confirm will leave you negative feedback. I don't think -ve feedback is good for you at the moment specially when you have 0 feedback now. Once you have -ve feedback, it will be very hard for you to use this same ebay account to buy or sell anything in the near future.

Another method you can use is, you can email me seller and tell him that you would like to cancel this deal and you will compensate him the ebay fees in that auction. Because the auction ends at US$750. the ebay fees is pretty high. If he's understanding enough, he will call off the deal and sell his item to the 2nd highest bidder in the auction.

Think about it and work it out. All the best to you. Hopefully he can call off the deal.

cheers
Smeagol
sorry ah , some typo error in the post duh.gif
noelchiew
if you guys look at the st's listings on ebay.sg, they did say overseas buyer will have to pay the paypal 4% charge on top of normal fees like item price and shipping.

so is that wrong too?
Sky
QUOTE (noelchiew @ Aug 10 2004, 08:00 PM)
if you guys look at the st's listings on ebay.sg, they did say overseas buyer will have to pay the paypal 4% charge on top of normal fees like item price and shipping.

so is that wrong too?

not too sure abt that as the policy mentioned above applies mainly for listings in eBay.com only and they did mention "Note: Some types of payment surcharges are permitted on some of eBay's international sites."

not too clear abt eBay S'pore's policy huh.gif

Oasis
QUOTE (Sky @ Aug 10 2004, 07:35 PM)
QUOTE (Oasis @ Aug 10 2004, 04:07 PM)
after seeing the whole statue, it even more turm off!!!!!!

yucksssss  wallbash.gif


but anyone here buying???!!!!

which one are you referring to? newborn uruk-hai or the watcher?

I'll be getting the Watcher! laugh.gif

hey sky

talking about the newborn uruk-hai

eheheheheeh
Oasis
QUOTE (Wander_fool @ Aug 10 2004, 07:12 PM)
I made a check with him yesterday, he quoted me US$80 for the shipping fees but wanna add about US$30 for handling fees. rubchin.gif rubchin.gif i think u cannot traced how he used the handling fees.

Is this the normal practise? i thot handling fees should be included in the original shipping fees.

hi

actually, Shipping fee and Handling fee are separate issue/cost

maybe u had check with him the shipping fee but left out the handling fee

some sellers may stated shipping fee n added on handling fee later on when due payment, which is not fair. For some may not even care about handling fee. However, some sellers treated both
shipping n handling fee as one.

To play safe and avoid confusion, always ask S&H (shipping and handling fee) as a whole.

Right now, u can check with him that u never expect such a high handling fee. Or he did'n't mention at all, then now got a extra handling fee???

If not , ask him to void this deal mutually????
Chimes
I've seen some of you guys bidding for the stuff that ST has put up on ebay. How keen and confident are you guys in winning the bids? wink.gif
Sky
QUOTE (Chimes @ Aug 10 2004, 09:52 PM)
I've seen some of you guys bidding for the stuff that ST has put up on ebay. How keen and confident are you guys in winning the bids?  wink.gif

aiyah, this ST ah, no good lah, create competition & intensity among us laugh.gif


woah! ohmy.gif only 1 day has passed and the Watcher is already fetching S$455, you guys ought to cool it, there's still 8days to go!


btw, I see that one of the bidders - wwwidreamsilver, I believe they are an e-retailer from M'sia
Chimes
Precisely. I think the prices are going up way too fast. Can you people slow down a bit? ohmy.gif This bidding process is getting really intense... duh.gif
MadMonkey
This morning it was 0.01 ... by 9 pm it was $300-$400 ...seriously what happened to the "last miniute bidding" ? Imagine if u can get the statue at below cost price... sigh ... only a fool's hope

Anyone here bidded?
Wander_fool
QUOTE (Sky @ Aug 10 2004, 07:29 PM)
I presume you didn't ask the seller to quote you the shipping cost before you bid?

if the seller's trying to take advantage because you're an overseas buyer, then you may wana consider this - have him ship to vPostUSA instead, since it's an USA address, he would have to only charge you the US shipping cost indicated on his auction page.  You'll of cos have to check vPostUSA shipping cost, here's the link

Hi sky bro, i guess im still new to this ebay thing. Anyway learnt my lesson about bidding overseas. duh.gif i have email him about the vPostUSA but he still insist on shipping overseas and not using vpostusa. dry.gif actually i emailed him about the shipping cost first. However he replied that i would have to win the auction before calculating the total cost.

I have made a check with the vPostUSA, the shipping cost is only about S$29... a very big difference from the US $110 he quoted me. duh.gif Looks like most probably have to send an apology letter explaining my difficulties tonight. Juz pray he dun add -ve remarks to my account. rubchin.gif rubchin.gif

I guess i should stick to ebay singapore or nearby countries next time before venturing out. Lesson learnt! its not juz bidding and getting the item for the said price... there's a lot of hidden cost behind it. rubchin.gif rubchin.gif
Wander_fool
QUOTE (MadMonkey @ Aug 10 2004, 11:41 PM)
This morning it was 0.01 ... by 9 pm it was $300-$400 ...seriously what happened to the "last miniute bidding" ? Imagine if u can get the statue at below cost price... sigh ... only a fool's hope

Anyone here bidded?

Im giving up on the statues by ST. duh.gif duh.gif thought could get the elrond statue for S$320 and maybe get the watcher for a cheaper price... but looking at the price now, its better to surrender as it most probably go very much higher. wallbash.gif wallbash.gif

some of the bidders even come from USA... like that where got chance. dry.gif
Sky
QUOTE (Wander_fool @ Aug 10 2004, 11:51 PM)
Hi sky bro, i guess im still new to this ebay thing. Anyway learnt my lesson about bidding overseas. duh.gif i have email him about the vPostUSA but he still insist on shipping overseas and not using vpostusa. dry.gif

I have made a check with the vPostUSA, the shipping cost is only about S$29... a very big difference from the US $110 he quoted me. duh.gif Looks like most probably have to send an apology letter tonight. Juz pray he dun add -ve remarks to my account. rubchin.gif rubchin.gif

I guess i should stick to ebay singapore or nearby countries next time before venturing out. Lesson learnt, its not juz bidding and getting the item for the said price... there's a lot of hidden cost behind it. rubchin.gif rubchin.gif

actually, the seller (I presume he's from US?) cannot say he doesn't wana ship to a US address, unless this is clearly stated on his auction page that he doesn't ship within US.

even though you're not from US, you have every right to ask him to ship to whichever US address you supply him.

if he won't listen to reason, don't be afraid of him giving you negative feedback, since you hv zero feedback right now, he will have more to loose. just use another credit card to register a new eBay account if necessary.

when he gives you the negative feedback, just return the 'favour' and add stingy remarks like "unreasonable seller, won't ship within US, wish to charge exhorbitant shipping/handling fee to cover ebay/paypal cost" or something like that.

don't loose faith in eBay entirely, I've bought/sold many stuff there before, 99% of my deals went smoothly.
Sky
QUOTE (Wander_fool @ Aug 10 2004, 11:59 PM)
QUOTE (MadMonkey @ Aug 10 2004, 11:41 PM)
This morning it was 0.01 ... by 9 pm it was $300-$400 ...seriously what happened to the "last miniute bidding" ? Imagine if u can get the statue at below cost price... sigh ... only a fool's hope

Anyone here bidded?

Im giving up on the statues by ST. duh.gif duh.gif thought could get the elrond statue for S$320 and maybe get the watcher for a cheaper price... but looking at the price now, its better to surrender as it most probably go very much higher. wallbash.gif wallbash.gif

some of the bidders even come from USA... like that where got chance. dry.gif

who's the bidder from US? how do you know? huh.gif



MadMonkey
Well again in this world driven by the $, it all boils down to the one golden rule : "He who holds the cash, holds anythin he wants"

Was hoping to at least get the Boromir statue for $270-$290 ...but looks like i'm out of this rat race ....
Wander_fool
QUOTE (Sky @ Aug 11 2004, 12:04 AM)
QUOTE (Wander_fool @ Aug 10 2004, 11:59 PM)
QUOTE (MadMonkey @ Aug 10 2004, 11:41 PM)
This morning it was 0.01 ... by 9 pm it was $300-$400 ...seriously what happened to the "last miniute bidding" ? Imagine if u can get the statue at below cost price... sigh ... only a fool's hope

Anyone here bidded?

Im giving up on the statues by ST. duh.gif duh.gif thought could get the elrond statue for S$320 and maybe get the watcher for a cheaper price... but looking at the price now, its better to surrender as it most probably go very much higher. wallbash.gif wallbash.gif

some of the bidders even come from USA... like that where got chance. dry.gif

who's the bidder from US? how do you know? huh.gif

OOOps... sorrie i meant Philippines and not usa. duh.gif duh.gif anyway thot this auction was for singaporeans only... looks like i was mistaken.
Nazgul
Hey guys.. Nazgul dfx is me.. i guess the Philippines thing gave it away.. smile.gif

Ann emailed all ST members about the auction so i guess i'm ok to bid since i'm a member..

I guess i was too excited last nite on bidding.. i'm maxed out already! ST is goin Evil bay now sad.gif
yw_ong
confirmed that www.idreamsilver is an e-retatailer in Malaysia as I have deal with them before.
noelchiew
hey ronnie bro, i'm very sure that the buyer has every right to choose which and where to ship the item he has won. unless the listing specifically states strictly no usa no asking. or even saying he will only ship by certain ways like say ups, fedex etc...

he could say he doesnt want to use vpost bully you as he knows you are newbie to ebay. want to cheat you. i say tell him that you know you have the right to choose and he doesnt have the right to refuse. else you will report him to ebay. see he changes his mind or not.
Elven Archer
think I'll play the b@stard and push the price for the auctions up. laa-di-daa. get it for retail price? no way jose. muahahaha! clap.gif
Wander_fool
QUOTE (noelchiew @ Aug 11 2004, 03:58 PM)
hey ronnie bro, i'm very sure that the buyer has every right to choose which and where to ship the item he has won. unless the listing specifically states strictly no usa no asking. or even saying he will only ship by certain ways like say ups, fedex etc...

he could say he doesnt want to use vpost bully you as he knows you are newbie to ebay. want to cheat you. i say tell him that you know you have the right to choose and he doesnt have the right to refuse. else you will report him to ebay. see he changes his mind or not.

I already sent a apology email to the seller...anyway he has not replied or given me any negative ratings yet. tongue.gifi shall juz see how it goes. smile.gif

Anyway guys, i would like to chck if using paypal is good? heard a lot of controversy bout it... still dunno if wanna sign up for it. smile.gif another option is to use money order from the post office... which of them would u bro recommand? tongue.gif
Wander_fool
QUOTE (Elven Archer @ Aug 11 2004, 11:10 PM)
think I'll play the b@stard and push the price for the auctions up. laa-di-daa. get it for retail price? no way jose. muahahaha! clap.gif

be careful bro, later it backfires and u become the top bidder. tongue.gif hahahaha... anyway looks like the price is already at its peak. Nazgal bro is winning two auctions and spellingdog one. clap.gif clap.gif

The watcher statue should be able to fetch higher price rite? given its low edition number. rubchin.gif
noelchiew
QUOTE (Wander_fool @ Aug 11 2004, 11:33 PM)
Anyway guys, i would like to chck if using paypal is good? heard a lot of controversy bout it... still dunno if wanna sign up for it. smile.gif another option is to use money order from the post office... which of them would u bro recommand? tongue.gif

paypal is fine, i dont see any problem about it. it's instant payment to the sellers. it's like paying them face to face. i dont like money orders as you pay extra $8 for the admin fee and also the exchange rate is higher than i would have liked. and also it take time for them to get the mail. there's a low chance it may get stolen or lost.
Wander_fool
So its safe to use paypal rite noel bro? if its ok, i also dun mind using paypal as its pretty troublesome to go down to post office then post the money order. rubchin.gif rubchin.gif

Do they have extra charges for using paypal?
noelchiew
no extra charges. only if you are a seller basically and if you need to receive credit card payment from people. it can be considered safe.

just dont fall prey to scam sites asking you to re-enter particulars for verification. fakes... beware!
Wander_fool
Thanks a lot bro. smile.gif i think will register for paypal as dun intend to be a seller anyway.
Sky
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guys, this thread is fast becoming a FAQ for eBay/Paypal newbies duh.gif

wander_fool, I'm sure many bros here (incl myself) would be happy to help you wif yr questions, perhaps you can start a new topic or just PM anyone of us, ok? tks! wink.gif

noelchiew
rubchin.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif true true... it'll be better so that we do not go off topic... or... mods can start a sticky on paypal and ebay.
Nazgul
Boy... the Watcher is getting expensive.. i'm outbidded by someone from States..
Hmm do i really want it that bad? ? .... hmm

Wander_fool
QUOTE (Sky @ Aug 12 2004, 12:49 AM)
offtopic.gif

guys, this thread is fast becoming a FAQ for eBay/Paypal newbies duh.gif

wander_fool, I'm sure many bros here (incl myself) would be happy to help you wif yr questions, perhaps you can start a new topic or just PM anyone of us, ok? tks! wink.gif

Oops sorrie bro... duh.gif duh.gif will control myself next time.. tongue.gif Will Pm u guys for assistance the next time.

Anyway received my esterling statue today... u guys are rite. Its really a great piece of work... very detailed. laugh.gif

Wander_fool
QUOTE (Nazgul @ Aug 12 2004, 11:14 AM)
Boy... the Watcher is getting expensive.. i'm outbidded by someone from States..
Hmm do i really want it that bad? ? .... hmm

Hey the name of the person sounds familiar... where have i heard it from? rubchin.gif rubchin.gif anyway i think the environment used to fetch up to S$600 on ebay the last time i saw (pretty long ago) tongue.gif
Sky
QUOTE (Nazgul @ Aug 12 2004, 11:14 AM)
Boy... the Watcher is getting expensive.. i'm outbidded by someone from States..
Hmm do i really want it that bad? ? .... hmm

who? ghazi75?!

he's not from U.S. laugh.gif

Elven Archer
QUOTE (Sky @ Aug 12 2004, 09:16 PM)
QUOTE (Nazgul @ Aug 12 2004, 11:14 AM)
Boy... the Watcher is getting expensive.. i'm outbidded by someone from States..
Hmm do i really want it that bad? ? .... hmm

who? ghazi75?!

he's not from U.S. laugh.gif

*holding a sign above his head that shows 'ghazi75' and dancing around the room*
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