I got an email from Prime1 on Thursday, saying Ash will be shipping within the next 1-4 weeks. Unfortunately, "due to Covid", the shipping skyrocketed. Originally, back in April of '19, I PO'd for an estimated $395 shipping, which is already a hefty amount, but as this is my first and only 1/3 scale statue, I assumed that's par for the course.
Now, however, they've upped the cost to $606, which is preposterous, regardless of Covid. I've had plenty of things shipped to me this year, including from overseas, and shipping has never been that effected, if at all.
Thankfully, they gave a few options, and I will be having them hold the statue until the price decreases. I'm still excited for it, but I'm not paying a 65% increase on an already ridiculous shipping cost.