United Kingdom Collector's Delivery Thread

**Minion** · May 28, 2009, 01:13pm

Still waiting for Mer-men and Zodacs myself. Hope at least the Mer-men arrive soon. I hate having to wait for two different figures, especially with Hordak looming!

**sgmilne** · May 30, 2009, 01:21pm

Originally Posted by Eamon

It's odd, when I get em direct from Matty for 9 bucks, they are usuallu here within two weeks.
But when a fellow board member got me Merman and used the sabe 9 buck postage, I had him in 5 days!

That'll be because Matty don't seem to use USPS for some reason but this other company who for some reason seem to send UK packages to Germany first. USPS are usually very fast.

**the_ultimate_evil** · May 31, 2009, 12:26pm

does anyone know how much the shipping to the uk actually costs, i can't find a concrete answer.

i got he-man and skeletor on ebay and really want hordak and was wondering if it worked out the same price would it be easier to just get one on e-bay

**SirBushnell** · June 1, 2009, 02:42am

In reply to the last two posts, there is a simple explanation for Mattel using "Mail on the Move". Only companies can open an account with them, but shipping is about 25% of the price now charged by USPS and all the couriers (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.). I believe the US government just recently put a stop to most cheap international mail (at least to the UK)

- I haven't yet worked out why.

If you want to purchase from ebay, bear in mind that the average price to ship a single MOTUC figure to the UK through USPS has now gone up to about $45. The other carriers are even more expensive.

On the other hand, Mattel will ship you multiple figures for $10 using "Mail on the Move". But it will take 2-3 times as long to reach you, and anything above a single figure will be charged extra by customs (V.A.T plus a charge of 8 quid).

**Eamon** · June 1, 2009, 07:24am

Mattel really needs to sort out that German distribution center soon!

**Motorthing** · June 1, 2009, 02:28pm

Anyone over here seen Zodac yet? It just went through the 17 days mark so now i will panic like it's 1999.....

**Eamon** · June 1, 2009, 02:35pm

Nope! I reckon this week though!

**Alphatyrant** · June 1, 2009, 02:45pm

Still waiting on my Mer-Man orer from the 29th, that's been a clear month since they were shipped. Trouble is it costs more than a figure for the faster shipping, bloody con.

**the_ultimate_evil** · June 1, 2009, 05:13pm

Originally Posted by SirBushnell

If you want to purchase from ebay, bear in mind that the average price to ship a single MOTUC figure to the UK through USPS has now gone up to about $45. The other carriers are even more expensive.

On the other hand, Mattel will ship you multiple figures for $10 using "Mail on the Move". But it will take 2-3 times as long to reach you, and anything above a single figure will be charged extra by customs (V.A.T plus a charge of 8 quid).

really? the most i've paid for shipping is around £15, which took just over two weeks, but i would usually buy from ebay shops rather than single sellers

i will be honest, i want to got the cheaper route( who wouldn't) but i really don't trust mattel to have the problems sorted out and think the whole hordak day will be a shambles

**SirBushnell** · June 2, 2009, 06:27am

Originally Posted by the_ultimate_evil

really? the most i've paid for shipping is around £15, which took just over two weeks, but i would usually buy from ebay shops rather than single sellers

i will be honest, i want to got the cheaper route( who wouldn't) but i really don't trust mattel to have the problems sorted out and think the whole hordak day will be a shambles

I know. It was about £15. Until 2 or 3 weeks ago. Have you paid that since then?

**the_ultimate_evil** · June 2, 2009, 06:42am

nope but the hordak i'm watching on ebay is only around £12 shipping, the main thing holding me back is the idea he's not out yet

**SirBushnell** · June 3, 2009, 03:15am

Unless he's either a) making a ton of extra money on the figure itself, or b) a company that can use a service like Mail on the Move... that pre-order is from somebody who hasn't checked the updates to shipping costs.

They're gonna get a big shock when it comes time to send the figure. I doubt they'll go through with it at that price, but if they do it's a bargain.

If you don't believe me, all you have to do is go to the USPS web site and plug in the information yourself.

**the_ultimate_evil** · June 3, 2009, 01:54pm

Originally Posted by SirBushnell

Unless he's either a) making a ton of extra money on the figure itself, or b) a company that can use a service like Mail on the Move... that pre-order is from somebody who hasn't checked the updates to shipping costs.

They're gonna get a big shock when it comes time to send the figure. I doubt they'll go through with it at that price, but if they do it's a bargain.

If you don't believe me, all you have to do is go to the USPS web site and plug in the information yourself.

it's not that i don't believe you mate far from it, i'm just trying to get as much info as i can before i make a decision.

i really don't think matty collector will be able to handle the insanity that will hit them on the 15th

**samson** · June 4, 2009, 10:04am

My Zodac arrived in the post this morning!! Took the exact same time as Mer-Man did.

Any other UK or European members got theirs yet too?

**Eamon** · June 4, 2009, 10:55am

Coolness! They are starting to show up!
Maybe mine will show up tomorrow!

I forget who delivers these? Is it Parcel Force or Interlink?

**Tiggerbeast** · June 4, 2009, 11:01am

It's 4th June. No sign of Zodac. Hope he comes tomorrow.

**samson** · June 4, 2009, 11:02am

Not too sure who delivers them mate, I am never in when they arrive. Luckily the missus is about when they come.

Looking forward to getting in and having a butchers at him!!

**sgmilne** · June 4, 2009, 02:11pm

Originally Posted by Eamon

Coolness! They are starting to show up!
Maybe mine will show up tomorrow!

I forget who delivers these? Is it Parcel Force or Interlink?

It's always been a regular Royal Mail guy that's brought mine.

**Spacedust** · June 4, 2009, 02:20pm

Haven't got my Zodac yet, but hoping for the next couple of days.

They seem to have taken about the same amount of time as Mer Man and Faker.

**Minion** · June 5, 2009, 02:08pm

Got my Mer-men yesterday. Just awaiting the arrival of Zodac now, but i'm not holding my breath. maybe another week at the very least.

**Eamon** · June 5, 2009, 02:10pm

Crap man, I got nothing yet! I was hoping to sit back with my Zodac with Jonathan Ross on tonight!!

**Alphatyrant** · June 5, 2009, 02:40pm

I had a customs charge for £16, either it's for 4 Mer-Men or 2 Zodacs, I'm really hoping the former as whatever it is, is getting delivered tomorrow.

**samson** · June 5, 2009, 05:46pm

Shame about that Eamon. Strange how it works out.

Mine arrived in perfect shape, the box is immaculate. The only thing i can see is one of the white circles on the left side of the belt is a bit sloppy, but it's no problem.

Hope you get him soon.

And Jonathan Ross is quality!! lol

**SirBushnell** · June 6, 2009, 01:47am

Originally Posted by Alphatyrant

I had a customs charge for £16, either it's for 4 Mer-Men or 2 Zodacs, I'm really hoping the former as whatever it is, is getting delivered tomorrow.

2 Zodac figures would be £12 (£12.53, to be exact, I believe).

So those are your Mer-man figures.

**Alphatyrant** · June 6, 2009, 03:44am

They were indeed! All arrived at 8 this morning, unfortunately work calls, but I was waiting until this came in so I could start putting them on a shelf.

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