United Kingdom Collector's Delivery Thread

**paulioscorchio** · January 30, 2013, 06:53am

I thought it sounded strange. Thanks for the advice, I'll ring again tomorrow!

Did you ring the depot direct or just the general Parcel Force number?

I can't stand incompetence!

Just rang the depot again and spoke to a guy, could tell straight away he knew his job. After two previous calls where the dopes couldn't find anything, it's took the bloke all of two seconds to say "Yeah we've got two parcels here for you from Sweden.". When I asked him why they hadn't sent a ransom note or letter he stated that it must've been an oversight. Ridiculous.
Why on Earth Mattel send things to Sweden first is another mystery.

One heartbreaking payment of £44.46 later and my December sub stuff and Granamyr will be with me tomorrow.

It's getting VERY expensive for us isn't it?!

**sgmilne** · January 30, 2013, 07:31am

So how many people haven't received Granamyr or a ransom note yet? I think mine was shipped on January 3rd, so there should ideally have been some sign of him by now.

**Minion** · January 30, 2013, 10:43am

£20 ransom note for Granamyr yesterday. Picked him up today. Not overly impressed with him. He's cool but not £90+ cool.

**skeletorous** · January 30, 2013, 12:11pm

Originally Posted by Minion

£20 ransom note for Granamyr yesterday. Picked him up today. Not overly impressed with him. He's cool but not £90+ cool.

I got my customs note for Im presuming Granymer yesterday, paid today and its £23.98 +17.98 for decembers sub. Why does it go to Sweden? If its sent from Philidelpiha??

Can we claim these charges back???

**Nianotreve** · January 31, 2013, 08:14am

I rang PF myself this morning and surprise surprise, Granny Myra has been sitting there for a week, paid the £20.15 customs over the phone and it'll be sent out for Monday (wanted an extra £12 to deliver on Saturday!)

Paulio, was it my mate John? that's who I just spoke to.

Originally Posted by sgmilne

So how many people haven't received Granamyr or a ransom note yet? I think mine was shipped on January 3rd, so there should ideally have been some sign of him by now.

mine was shipped on the 2nd Jan and according to PF arrived at their depot on the 25th - I never received a card though they say it was sent. I would call if I was you, try to speak to "your local depot" should be option 5 rather than customer services or trace a parcel options

**sgmilne** · January 31, 2013, 10:02am

Originally Posted by Nianotreve

I rang PF myself this morning and surprise surprise, Granny Myra has been sitting there for a week, paid the £20.15 customs over the phone and it'll be sent out for Monday (wanted an extra £12 to deliver on Saturday!)

Paulio, was it my mate John? that's who I just spoke to.

mine was shipped on the 2nd Jan and according to PF arrived at their depot on the 25th - I never received a card though they say it was sent. I would call if I was you, try to speak to "your local depot" should be option 5 rather than customer services or trace a parcel options

I'd best give them a ring. I'm really not sure whats stopping them delivering it to you tomorrow instead of Monday. They will without doubt be delivering stuff tomorrow that hasn't even arrived at the depot yet. Bizarre!

**paulioscorchio** · January 31, 2013, 01:41pm

Yeh I think his name was John. Sorted me out straight away, I'll ask for him first next time.

Items arrived today, free gift was Mer Man. Surprise!

**Tribal Spaceman** · January 31, 2013, 03:35pm

I got my December items about 2 weeks ago. The free figure was Mer-Man.

I hope Granamyr and Netossa show up soon.

**Rodster6** · January 31, 2013, 04:54pm

I e-mailed Titan Magazines asking if they had plans to print MOTU in the UK as they seem to deal with DC comic reprints over here. I know it's a long shot and it would just be re-printing the material from the US comic but it'd still be cool to see a MOTU comic in the UK again and help brand awareness.

**blazingcomet2003** · January 31, 2013, 06:47pm

No Netossa here yet,hope she arrives soon

**Nianotreve** · February 1, 2013, 04:17am

Originally Posted by Rodster6

I e-mailed Titan Magazines asking if they had plans to print MOTU in the UK as they seem to deal with DC comic reprints over here. I know it's a long shot and it would just be re-printing the material from the US comic but it'd still be cool to see a MOTU comic in the UK again and help brand awareness.

If you are just after the printed DC comics (6 pack and origins) - check out Comiczone.co.uk. They do a preoder and get them quickly from the US. I bought them all from there, they are based in London. No.6 and He-Man origins arrived this morning.

I am sure they will have the new series in april also

**EuroCoin** · February 1, 2013, 05:31am

Originally Posted by Nianotreve

If you are just after the printed DC comics (6 pack and origins) - check out Comiczone.co.uk. They do a preoder and get them quickly from the US. I bought them all from there, they are based in London. No.6 and He-Man origins arrived this morning.

I am sure they will have the new series in april also

Comiczone won't have the new series as it shuts down at the end of February
From their site:

Important Notice
It is with great sadness that we will be closing down our online store at the end of February.
All outstanding orders will be sent out as usual and you will still be able to access your online account until the end of March. After this date you can call us on 01689 602073 with any enquires you have.

All subscriptions will be for filled until the end of March. We will send a list of recommended stores and sites to visit that can provide you with a good service...

If you have any questions please contact us at sales@comiczone.co.uk

I wish to thank you all for your custom and loyalty.

- Joni -

**Tribal Spaceman** · February 1, 2013, 10:29am

Just had a £20.55 ransom note for Granamyr. At least I hope it's Granamyr. If it's Netossa I'll cry!

I can't believe they don't deliver on a Saturday unless you pay an extra £12 (which I would never do). What is this, the 1950s?

**sgmilne** · February 1, 2013, 10:36am

Its the fact that they can't deliver till Monday if you pay your fees on Thursday that irritates me!

**Nianotreve** · February 1, 2013, 10:56am

and why did they have to move their northwest distribution centre to the the middle of nowhere, so i cant even go and collect it (DHL is a 2 minute walk, UPS is on my route home, but PF? a deserted industrial estate with no close transport links!)

Thanks Eurocoin, i did not know that, i always go through my browser history straight to the my account page. At least I have 2 months to find a new UK stockist

**Rodster6** · February 1, 2013, 01:25pm

Originally Posted by Nianotreve

If you are just after the printed DC comics (6 pack and origins) - check out Comiczone.co.uk. They do a preoder and get them quickly from the US. I bought them all from there, they are based in London. No.6 and He-Man origins arrived this morning.

I am sure they will have the new series in april also

I already get the US comics, I got issue 6 and He-man origins yesterday. I just like the idea of their being a UK comic again and it'd hopefully raise brand awareness over here too.

**Dagar** · February 1, 2013, 01:59pm

For any Club Black Freighter buyers, my Rorschach arrived today. No customs charge.

**Havoc** · February 2, 2013, 04:43am

Any of you guys who got your DHL parcel with no TAX charge, expect a lovely bill to drop through your door any day now

**Orko's Magic Hat** · February 2, 2013, 07:12am

I paid my tax charge to them on the doorstep when they delivered the items 2 weeks ago - today I've had an invoice come through with the same charge! Also attached to the invoice were a load of copy invoices from DR for other people! My invoice for Netossa was there but some invoices for guys in Australia and a few in the UK

I called the office and they said someone on Monday should be able to help

Is this normal?

**Nianotreve** · February 2, 2013, 07:56am

Originally Posted by Rodster6

I already get the US comics, I got issue 6 and He-man origins yesterday. I just like the idea of their being a UK comic again and it'd hopefully raise brand awareness over here too.

ah, sorry see what you mean now

Netossa arrived this morning, by my local "walking" postie, about 3 hours ago. Usually boxes are brought by van, even the small ones. No customs, figure though is just as "meh" as i was expecting, haven't even bothered to open it yet, i will at some point and stick her at the backof the cabinet somewhere - roll on a decent figure in Jitsu

**Havoc** · February 2, 2013, 01:42pm

Originally Posted by Orko's Magic Hat

I paid my tax charge to them on the doorstep when they delivered the items 2 weeks ago - today I've had an invoice come through with the same charge! Also attached to the invoice were a load of copy invoices from DR for other people! My invoice for Netossa was there but some invoices for guys in Australia and a few in the UK

I called the office and they said someone on Monday should be able to help

Is this normal?

Seems very incompetent. I had an invoice for someone in Canada aswell. But thats got to be DR's fault, not DHL.. I had to check I wasnt paying tax on someone elses bill. Its a bit out of order for them to demand taxes on a package delivered 3 weeks ago.

it does say on the bill if you have paid already to ignore it. so if you've paid it thats what you should do.

Its a bit of a concern for what might happen in future though.. obviously *not* getting away without paying the highway robbery extortion bills afterall.

**robaczek** · February 2, 2013, 02:46pm

Netossa arrived today - nice looking lady! :-)

**Orko's Magic Hat** · February 2, 2013, 03:12pm

Originally Posted by Havoc

Seems very incompetent. I had an invoice for someone in Canada aswell. But thats got to be DR's fault, not DHL.. I had to check I wasnt paying tax on someone elses bill. Its a bit out of order for them to demand taxes on a package delivered 3 weeks ago.

it does say on the bill if you have paid already to ignore it. so if you've paid it thats what you should do.

Its a bit of a concern for what might happen in future though.. obviously *not* getting away without paying the highway robbery extortion bills afterall.

Thanks - ill see what they say next week, btw I entered my package number, invoice number and account no on their website and it brought up nothing, so all this could be sent out my mistake.

**Scorpia** · February 2, 2013, 03:32pm

Has ToyGuru commented on why the shipments to the UK go via Sweden? Do all European shipments take this circuitous route?

**Havoc** · February 2, 2013, 04:57pm

Originally Posted by Orko's Magic Hat

Thanks - ill see what they say next week, btw I entered my package number, invoice number and account no on their website and it brought up nothing, so all this could be sent out my mistake.

I had to put in the 'waybill' number. If nothing comes up for that, then they should have had their money.

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