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Date Posted: 15/02/04 3:58:11 GMT+10
Author: woofy
Subject: Re: where to get takara stuff in australia?
In reply to: Goktimus Prime 's message, "Re: where to get takara stuff in australia?" on 14/02/04 16:54:57 GMT+10

>>Where or how do people get this stuff in australia,
>>I've seen it from some places in melbourne, but at
>>$100 for a BT-01..surely there is a cheaper way to get
>>one?
>
>Yeah, it's called getting it directly from Japan.
>There are three ways to do this:
>(1) Go to Japan yourself and buy the toys. This is a
>rather expensive way to do so, and not recommended
>unless you're travelling to Japan for other reasons
>(might as well nab some TFs while you're there)
>(2) Purchase the toys from online dealers. Mind you,
>this can be just as expensive as buying it from
>dealers here - but some dealers are cheaper than
>others, so it pays to shop around. At best, you will
>pay RRP. See the new Toy Dealers section.
>(3) Establish contact with Japanese Transfans and
>trade. This is by far the cheapest way to purchasing
>Transformers from Japan, because the fans know where
>to hunt for bargains, ensuring the cheaper prices for
>you - and they'll only charge you for the cost of the
>toy and shipping without any excess, since fans aren't
>trying to make a business profit. Message boards are
>the best place to befriend Transfans in Japan.

I just realised my boss is in Japan right now, but I think I've left it too late dammit as he gets back tomorrow! Hmm is anyone in the know with someone reliable to get one for me?

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