2004-09-10, 00:35 | Link #61 |
Never Knows Best
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Canada
Age: 40
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Animeish.com... heard of it?
I just stumbled across this site a couple of days ago, searching for a rather scarce Love Hina wallscroll. They have good prices, and I do plan to buy from them, but nowadays, you can never be too careful.
They don't have an "About Us" section, so I have no idea where they are or how long they've been operating. Their transactions are handled through PayPal... do they have some sort of quality-assurance system set up? |
2004-09-10, 01:43 | Link #62 | |
Administrator
Join Date: Dec 2003
Age: 42
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In terms of the risk, though, since payment is processed by Paypal, your biggest risk would be the price of whatever you purchase - and since most of their merchandise seems to be $10 (US, I assume), it's not a huge risk. Normally, I wouldn't deal with companies that don't have a long-standing reputation and a solid online store infrastructure, but as I said, worst case scenario, all you lose is $10, and you could even use Paypal's dispute policy to resolve that if need be. So in other words, you're taking a risk, but all you've really got to lose here is about $10. If you get the merchandise and it turns out to be of good quality, then everybody wins. |
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2004-09-12, 02:16 | Link #63 |
Never Knows Best
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Canada
Age: 40
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Well, I do really want to order from them, but they still haven't responded to the emails I sent a few days ago. We'll see.
And also, I'm absolutely shocked at how low the prices are at DVDPacific! Even with conversion to CDN, and S&H, I still stand to save more than $20 on anime DVDs, which are ridiculously overpriced up here! |
2004-09-12, 02:31 | Link #64 |
Never Knows Best
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Canada
Age: 40
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Has anyone ever heard of AnimeCheap.com ? Just stumbled across them...
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2004-10-10, 14:06 | Link #65 |
To Bid You Farewell
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Let's see if I can bring in something useful:
United Kingdom DVD's: · http://www.dc-dvd.co.uk · http://www.amazon.co.uk United Kingdom Merchandise: · http://www.otaku.co.uk DC-DVD is slightly pricey though, so Amazon.co.uk is your best bet. However, they don't do as much anime... it all depends on what series you want to buy ^^;; |
2004-11-07, 04:21 | Link #66 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Hong Kong
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recently i ordered MKR 1 +2 (yes i know it's old). i got my MKR2, and i was wondering why there was no MRK1 coming. 2 days ago i got an email from dvdpacific,
"Before we can ship your new order we will require the following further information from you as detailed below. Unfortunately this is necessary due to the large amount of fraudulent activity we have recently experienced. This will be a one time request only unless you at some time in the future amend your credit card details to a different card. Please send the following information to accounts@dvdpacific.com and they will quickly verify and proceed with placement of orders. 1.Utility Bill (water, electricity, phone etc.) which clearly displays your billing address. 2. Credit Card Statement current for period within the past 3 months again clearly displaying account number and billing address." did any of u guys get this or is this one of those email pranks..cus HK has a bunch of pranks in regard to citibank already. o_O and if i screw up dad's credit card i'm not gonna get anything online anymore |
2004-11-07, 07:36 | Link #67 | |
Just call me Ojisan
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: U.K. Hampshire
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I suggest you email accounts@dvdpacific.com and forward the email you received and ask them if they did send it. It sounds genuine mind you (as they did recently have problems with credit cards, see GHDpro's post earlier) |
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2004-11-08, 09:49 | Link #68 | |
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Hong Kong
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so i changed it to "accounts@..." i haven't got ANYTHING back from them. neither have i got anything by mail. but it's so expensive, i might as well get the DVD version in HK. they're produced in taiwan..i can't even say if they are pirated or not. much cheaper though. 120HKD VS. 1200HKD (10x difference!!) and the shipping cost is also $$$. but then again, i want a nonpirated copy. they provided a fax number. i wonder if i should fax them and see if they reply - but long distance fax -.-" |
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2004-11-08, 10:01 | Link #69 |
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Netherlands
Age: 45
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I think the problem is where you live. I'm not sure if it's discrimination or if they simply get a lot of
fraudulent orders from Hong Kong or elsewhere in Asia, but I do think this is why. Certainly requesting a copy of your credit card statement is not unusual in this case. A copy of your utility bill is though. The only time I ever have been requested to be that thorough would be when I opened a back account when I was staying in Ireland. I myself have had to send a copy/scan of my credit card statement and/or credit card itself when: - ordering server(s) for AnimeSuki and other sites -- these are expensive, so they want proof - buying from online game shops such as www.tronixweb.com and www.therage.com Example: TronixWeb shows this text on their "Shopping Cart" page: "Please note: New customers may be requested to FAX (212-727-8934) over additional information before order processing. Your faxed information is completely private. We only require this additional information if we cannot easily verify card ownership and address." Note: you may assume that pretty much all international orders fall under above clause. So... DVD Pacific is just doing this to protect them against fraud. Most likely if you comply with their request they'll send you the DVDs without futher questions, plus it'll be 1-time only, you won't need to go through the same trouble when ordering again. Edit: Just read the part where you indicated already having ordered (succesfully) from DVD Pacific before. In that case it's really odd they're sending this mail out. But again: if you comply they'll send the DVDs out, and it'll be 1-time only. I would recommend waiting for a reply on that email though, and also recommend trying the email address they used to reply just in case. |
2004-11-08, 10:18 | Link #70 | |
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Hong Kong
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just checked the fax number, it does corresspond to website. but i guess i will call them haha hopefully then i won't have to scan all that stuff or else parents will be skeptical of ordering online again *sigh* yet i wonder why i got MKR2 and not MKR1 grr. not like i didn't pay them Thanks! |
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2004-11-08, 10:43 | Link #71 | ||
Just call me Ojisan
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: U.K. Hampshire
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I've had email replies from them ranging from 2 to 20 hours after I sent them. Quote:
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2004-11-09, 12:43 | Link #72 |
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Join Date: Sep 2004
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initial d box sets
i got an original box sets of initial d a long time ago. the box set of stage 1, box set of stage 2, and box set of stage 3, extra, and battle, but these were a gift so i have no idea where the person got them from because he just bought them when he went back home to japan for vacation. is there anywhere online that sells the original japanese boxsets, NOT the released tokyopop version.
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2004-11-09, 13:09 | Link #73 | |
Just call me Ojisan
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: U.K. Hampshire
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2004-11-13, 21:39 | Link #74 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Boston
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I thought some of you might be interested in this, DeepDiscountDVD is having a 20% off for all in stock items. Find the coupon code in from the following link:
http://www.slickdeals.net/forums/sho...postid=0#post0 It's starting now and finishes on 11/20. So go check it out. They usually have the lowest price anyway, and also free shipping. I just place my $200 order with them. |
2004-11-14, 21:07 | Link #75 |
Film Snob
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Pultneyville, NY
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Remember that great 20% off sale...?
Deep Discount DVD is doing it again. Right now! Until the 20th. Just showed up in my inbox.
Code="SUPERSALE" Not affiliated with them, but I'm about to spend a couple of hundred well-discounted bucks there and I want some company. |
2004-11-27, 01:59 | Link #76 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2004
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Tico of the Seven Seas / Tico and Nanami
Anyone have an idea where I might find this? The series has been released on DVD (albeit not with English subtitles), but the sites mentioned in the "where do I buy" thread don't have it. Do you know of anyone who ships this to America?
Also, has anyone watched this anime before? What opinions do you have on it? |
2004-11-27, 03:36 | Link #77 | |
Just call me Ojisan
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: U.K. Hampshire
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Tico & Friends (Tico of the Seven Seas) |
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2004-11-27, 15:26 | Link #78 |
Tennis rookie
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Peru
Age: 41
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A beatifull anime, on my country (Perú) a local channel(managed by the goverment) puts on air... 4-5 year ago.
The r2 dvd como with japanese subtitles. I only have the first four dvd´s , on near future will be buying the rest ^^. *A piece of collection. Someone knows others stores similar to cdjapan? (in nihon) money order(ipmo) as payment option will be better. |
2004-11-27, 21:28 | Link #79 | |
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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Re: CDJapan/Tico of the Seven Seas
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While I'm disappointed there's no English version, thanks for your help. A side note: do you know if any fansub group might try their hand at this cartoon? |
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