Best place to pre-order the Encore reissues?

[Paradigm-Shift Prime]

So I'm gathering myself and my wallet to preorder the Encore series. I've been trying to figure out where the best online place to do so might be, and I'm thinking either TFSource (made a purchase there recently that I was happy with) or A3U. Now I'm talking getting 2 sets and maybe a 3rd prime, megatron too.

TFSource has them slightly cheaper, $3-$5 a piece, but also has them in a 4 set together for $175. Their shipping to Canada however would be $25-35 though. A3U all 4 cost more like $200 but a nice flat rate shipping of $5.99 (and of course, is in Canada which is always nice).

So I'm stuck halfway inbetween, which would be cheaper (likely tfsource if i get 2 sets), which would be better for shipping to me (A3U), etc. Oh, also notably tfsource has them as shipping in Aug. and A3U as sept, I don't know if that would be a significant time difference in receiving them.

Anyone else been trying to make a choice/made a choice/found another good option for where to preorder them?

EDIT: Oh, just went to A3U's site and I'm not seeing them on their preorder page anymore...

[nuropa]

www.hlj.com has them. don't know how much shipping will cost you, but it is the cheapest place $146US

[devilsknight]

yah HLJ seems to be the place for them...perhaps a bulk order for them ? I'm looking to get the set and at right $155 CDN before shipping on them looks pretty good.

PM me maybe we can work a group order for them and maybe work out for cheaper shipping !

[Paradigm-Shift Prime]

cool, checked it out, the thing I'd worry about ordering from Japan though would be getting hit with some major duty/customs fees. The same could apply from places in the US too but TFsource anyways knows about that and takes according measures to help make sure it will go through without any charges.

[C_Shewins]

Originally Posted by Paradigm-Shift Prime

cool, checked it out, the thing I'd worry about ordering from Japan though would be getting hit with some major duty/customs fees. The same could apply from places in the US too but TFsource anyways knows about that and takes according measures to help make sure it will go through without any charges.

Then u shouldn't have ask if u know, just get from TFsource. But I got mine from HLJ before. I don't know why are u so worry getting items from HLJ, they are a huge online market sales company. If u cannot trust them, there is no one else u can trust.

[Paradigm-Shift Prime]

Originally Posted by C_Shewins

Then u shouldn't have ask if u know, just get from TFsource. But I got mine from HLJ before. I don't know why are u so worry getting items from HLJ, they are a huge online market sales company. If u cannot trust them, there is no one else u can trust.

So you've used them before and haven't had to pay duty/customs fees? I ask because if I hear other peoples' experiences at other places that might be better options are good, I might use them. I'm not plugging tfsource or anything but they even advertise that they know how to avoid customs fees.

[Synch]

http://www.kooltoyz.ca/index.php

I like this guy as well if he has any left if not you could try emailing him and see if he will get more on order

[nuropa]

I'm pretty sure you will only be charged with $5 handling fee + taxes when importing. If gift box is checked, you can deduct $60 from been taxed.

[agesthreeandup]

Sorry, ours was down for a few days. I will have that fixed up in a day or so.

I did some math on your previous request to me and I think I came up with about a $5 difference on the set between us and TFsource. Course ours is flat rate shipping so you can get as many as you wish and the shipping will remain the same and there is no customs to worry about.

As for the dates, they are to RELEASED in Aug, that does not necessarly mean they are shipping in Aug. I use Sept as shipping dates to give the store a good buffer between release dates and shipping dates. Course it all depends on when they arrive in North America as well.

Either way, sorry about them being off the preorder. I will have it fixed very soon.

Spencer.

[agesthreeandup]

Also of note, we don't charge until they ship to us from Japan. Not sure if that makes a difference or not.

Spencer.