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Volks USA Website Now Open

Nov 29, 2005

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    1. Wheew! I second that on them not using DHL!

      (Although UPS isn't much better...)
       
      #21 thekittybox, Nov 29, 2005
    2. Ooh Kun and sweet dream Suzuna...so tempting. (no money for 'em, but still tempting)

      I hope they get pictures and the other doll stuff (clothes, wigs, etc.) on the site soon...
       
      #22 kosher_jenny, Nov 29, 2005
    3. They were not sold out during the opening.*sweat*

      Magical Michael is really gorgeous if you see it in person!!
      MUST BUY!! RECOMMENDED!!

      Volks had their schedule update again....
      They even open on Christmas weekend!:o
       
      #23 shoko, Nov 29, 2005
    4. I just ordered last night using the new website. What bothered me was that when I was choosing shipping there was no insurance option. -__-;; I hope that it's included, because if my boy arrives damaged I don't know what I will do.

      I wonder how long it takes them to ship. X3
       
      #24 romanesque_gothic, Nov 29, 2005
    5. yay! i <3 volks
       
      #25 desdisques, Nov 29, 2005
    6. Excellent website! Very well designed and easy to use. I just placed and order and it was so quick and simple. Bravo Volks!!! [​IMG]

      I can't wait for them to add clothing, wigs, shoes, etc.
       
      #26 Babyfacedoll411, Nov 29, 2005
    7. I know I woundered this too. It does seem that it would be cheeper to order from the Japanese site even with shipping and the exchange rate fee. With the exchange rate(US $$ to Yen) now a Super Dollfie shouldn't coast more than $580 with shipping and the excahnge rate fee.
       
      #27 Squllu, Nov 29, 2005
    8. The shipping may be a bit more because they have to ship all of the items from Japan to the US, and then from Cali. to your house when you place an order.

      I am sure that if anything happens during shipping via UPS, Volks will work with you and UPS to take care of it and make things run smoother. They are a very nice company and I have never heard of any hugely negative shipping issues from them. If you are concerned about them shipping via UPS and how the package would be handled, I suggest you email Volks and ask them if there are any other shipping options, or if they could explain the shipping method to you. Volks packages everything very carefully (so much bubble wrap!) So even if UPS does not handle the box properly, the doll should be ok.
       
      #28 Jibrille, Nov 29, 2005
    9. Oh man, they don't sell the Kyotenshi... ;_;
       
      #29 nakitama, Nov 29, 2005
    10. *eyes American friends who could receive and forward a doll to me :|*
       
      #30 tsuli, Nov 29, 2005
    11. Um...I never have problems with UPS o_o I guess it just depends on where you live...
       
      #31 verilens, Nov 30, 2005
    12. Perhaps so, but Volks is doing a lot of a people a HUGE favour by allowing us to easily acquire limited release dolls. It probably isn't worth it so much to buy a standard, but having You-SD's as well as Kohya, Enn 2, Yuni, Toppi, and Sweet Dreams Mimi available to buy without having to put up a fight... It's worth it. Not to mention, the prices for those dolls are the lowest you'll find anywhere.
       
      #32 honeyedbiscuit, Nov 30, 2005
    13. Well, I'm going to use the US Volks site to get normal Dollfies, I think. I think the difference in shipping costs there would make it cheaper getting them that way. Also if the Volks USA site starts selling eyes or clothing maybe.
       
      #33 Travesty, Nov 30, 2005
    14. Well, yeah, I never said anything about the limiteds or dollfies or random bits. XP

      Just that it's not worth it to get a standard. Especially if you live in California and get slapped for $75ish in tax. :lol:

      ...Though for a limited, I'd REALLY rather be able to have some way of getting it shipped EMS from Japan or at least Priority. :lol: I, again, don't trust UPS at all, even if it COULD be worse. XD
       
      #34 Ian-KunX, Nov 30, 2005
    15. *is slapping herself for buying a Sweet Dreams Suzuna the day before the website went up*
       
      #35 starfall, Nov 30, 2005
    16. I believe all UPS packages are insured up to a few thousand in general. Could be wrong though.
       
      #36 nadja, Nov 30, 2005
    17. Ups automatically insures the packages up to a 100$ the rest is extra. I wish they sent me a tracking number for Topppi but nothing yet, I hate the idea of the ups man living her outside if I am not home.
       
      #37 ponygery, Nov 30, 2005
    18. I am still a newbie to much of this; especially the MSD line. I was looking at both the Japanese & USA sites so I could see what the MSDs look like. Toppi is much more expensive than the other MSDs. Does she come assembled and with her white dress?
      Thanks!
      Sheri
       
      #38 Sheri, Nov 30, 2005
    19. GRARRR - I so very much apologize for not mentioning loudly everywhere that I was going to Volks in Torrance last weekend - I could have picked her up for you!! (I picked one up for someone else, as a matter of fact!)
      Yes, she's assembled, with her wig and pale blue dress and stockings, undies and shoes etc. in the box (though not on her). ^^ (Bought Toppi last weekend, for my daughter's B-day. ^^) Her cost reflects that she's a Limited Edition instead of a Regular. (Regulars also don't come with clothes.)
       
      #39 Karisu, Nov 30, 2005
    20. i didn't want to start a new thread for something not so major, so i think it fits here, volks posted the days they are going to be open at the la store for december. every weekend! i was so so so worried they were going to post it and say that they weren't open the weekend i'm going to be there.

      i'm happy!

      http://www.volks.co.jp/en/event/volksusa/sumika_usa.html
       
      #40 desdisques, Nov 30, 2005
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