xGreyHound Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) Is mandrake reliable? I want to get something from their store but I'm worried I might end up with some crazy shipping price, are they usually pretty reasonable? For reference the item is 90g Edited January 30, 2017 by xGreyHound Quote
Nosebleed Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 I have ordered multiple times from Mandarake (specifically their Sahra and Utsunomiya stores, but I'd assume they all operate the same way) and I can say they're pretty reliable. They are reasonable with prices, but it also depends on the shipping method you pick. If you pick SAL it'll usually be pretty cheap, but it can't be an order over 2 Kg (doesn't seem to be the case here though). The most I have paid for shipping using SAL was like 1,080 yen for 3 books (which means the package weighed about 700 grams). They can also put insurance on the package if you ask them. Their costumer support is pretty reliable as well (I have always gotten a response from them in 24 hours or less). If SAL is not available, mandarake also has an option before you checkout that says "cancel the order if SAL is not available", so you have that safeguard too. If all you're getting is a 90g item then just pick SAL and you'll be paying pennies for shipping. EMS and DHL are super not worth it for such a small item. Quote
xGreyHound Posted January 30, 2017 Author Posted January 30, 2017 10 minutes ago, Nosebleed said: I have ordered multiple times from Mandarake (specifically their Sahra and Utsunomiya stores, but I'd assume they all operate the same way) and I can say they're pretty reliable. They are reasonable with prices, but it also depends on the shipping method you pick. If you pick SAL it'll usually be pretty cheap, but it can't be an order over 2 Kg (doesn't seem to be the case here though). The most I have paid for shipping using SAL was like 1,080 yen for 3 books (which means the package weighed about 700 grams). They can also put insurance on the package if you ask them. Their costumer support is pretty reliable as well (I have always gotten a response from them in 24 hours or less). If SAL is not available, mandarake also has an option before you checkout that says "cancel the order if SAL is not available", so you have that safeguard too. If all you're getting is a 90g item then just pick SAL and you'll be paying pennies for shipping. EMS and DHL are super not worth it for such a small item. Thanks, hopefully they don't catch on that they don't have Kagetsu Tohya marked as 18+ on the store page. Quote
Nosebleed Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 2 minutes ago, xGreyHound said: Thanks, hopefully they don't catch on that they don't have Kagetsu Tohya marked as 18+ on the store page. It might have to do with there not being porn on the covers. Postal offices only evaluate what they can see, they're not gonna play the game. Another thing I forgot to mention, with SAL you'll likely be getting your package in those carton envelopes, not in a cardboard box like you probably would get with DHL and EMS. They wrap it in plastic and bubble wrap it though so it should be safe. Quote
xGreyHound Posted January 30, 2017 Author Posted January 30, 2017 Just now, Nosebleed said: It might have to do with there not being porn on the covers. Postal offices only evaluate what they can see, they're not gonna play the game. Another thing I forgot to mention, with SAL you'll likely be getting your package in those carton envelopes, not in a cardboard box like you probably would get with DHL and EMS. They wrap it in plastic and bubble wrap it though so it should be safe. Thanks mah dood <3 Quote
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