Lol u surprised?My wait list converted
Sent from the Cockpit of the Millenium Falcon
Sideshow GODZILLA Maquette
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I did a test to see if this thing is really wait listed and my converted in a couple days. I actually thought about keeping it, but they said I couldn't use my reward points on a wait-listed item so they can KMA. Cancelled and I won't be buying it. It's amazing how much money they have lost from me in the last six months. It's obvious they do not care because of so much money pouring in from elsewhere. It'll eventually catch up to them.
Collectorcol
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It has. After being refused a replacement for my, newly released, seriously flawed Big Chap I'm seriously reconsidering any future purchase.
Python
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I got my response earlier today asking for pictures, I already know the reply I'll get.
BurningRage
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$20 credit.
Python
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Ha, I would celebrate with a drink... but that wouldn't pay for half a bottle of Russian Standard here lol.
Collectorcol
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$40 
I got offered $65 to keep a scuffed & broken piece
I got offered $65 to keep a scuffed & broken piece
They need to do right by the customer to show they care. Either discount it substantially or get the customer a perfect replacement. By not having replacements or offering a joke of a discount for garbage product, SS shows exactly how little they care about the customer and making it right.
BurningRage
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Wasn't cancelled.
How2TrainKaiju
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I have never purchased busts, statues or maquettes from SSC before, but seeing the Elder Predator bust and this maquette at Comic-Con up close has tempted me more than ever.
Well, the Elder Predator bust was cancelled. That lead me to do a lot of reading and forum searching. Seems that SSC's quality control is regarded as iffy. So many stories of busts and statues arriving with broken parts and bad paint jobs have surfaced. Then, to add insult to injury, the limited run of such items often means you can't get a replacement. Some people claim to even wind up with gift cards they later find can't be applied to anything. Ay caramba!
While I accept that this maquette won't look as good as the prototype I saw at Comic-Con (which was absolutely stunning), I still want a $800 piece to be very good. What do you guys think? Since it's so big, do you think the paint job will be better? And what do you think the odds are the dorsal plates will arrive broken? I live in the states, so I'm not super worried about returning anything for a refund, but I assume something this pricey has a meaty deposit that isn't refunded.
Well, the Elder Predator bust was cancelled. That lead me to do a lot of reading and forum searching. Seems that SSC's quality control is regarded as iffy. So many stories of busts and statues arriving with broken parts and bad paint jobs have surfaced. Then, to add insult to injury, the limited run of such items often means you can't get a replacement. Some people claim to even wind up with gift cards they later find can't be applied to anything. Ay caramba!
While I accept that this maquette won't look as good as the prototype I saw at Comic-Con (which was absolutely stunning), I still want a $800 piece to be very good. What do you guys think? Since it's so big, do you think the paint job will be better? And what do you think the odds are the dorsal plates will arrive broken? I live in the states, so I'm not super worried about returning anything for a refund, but I assume something this pricey has a meaty deposit that isn't refunded.
Sideshow's packaging is usually pretty good about protecting ***ile parts, I've gotten plenty of statues from them with horns and fins and such. It pads the cost cuz the boxes get so big with the foam, but they usually seem pretty well designed to protect the piece.
BurningRage
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Worst case scenario you just return it for a refund.
How2TrainKaiju
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Thanks for the replies. I am going to go ahead and join the likely growing number of people on the waitlist. Sucks not being able to do the flex payments, but I'm kind of excited about the piece. Seeing it at CC was something else. I probably spent about 10 minutes just taking pics and drooling on the glass.
Python
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No harm in joining the list, even if it converts you don't have to commit to it and have 24hrs to either cancel or let your card be charged. It will give you time to think hard about it. If you're lucky, you'll get to see some in hand pictures before it converts.
And welcome to the forum!
How2TrainKaiju
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No harm in joining the list, even if it converts you don't have to commit to it and have 24hrs to either cancel or let your card be charged. It will give you time to think hard about it. If you're lucky, you'll get to see some in hand pictures before it converts.
And welcome to the forum!
Thanks. Looks like a pretty awesome forum.
p.s. I'm on the waitlist! Here's hoping.
How2TrainKaiju
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Already converted. 
I liked the idea of it taking so long that I could see some unboxing reviews and such, but I suppose I can't complain. If I get it and it's all messed up, I'll just send 'er back and get as much of a refund as is possible (there is an $80 NRD - and I imagine I'd have to pay for shipping).
Here's hoping for the best! Can't wait to see this on my office desk!
I liked the idea of it taking so long that I could see some unboxing reviews and such, but I suppose I can't complain. If I get it and it's all messed up, I'll just send 'er back and get as much of a refund as is possible (there is an $80 NRD - and I imagine I'd have to pay for shipping).Here's hoping for the best! Can't wait to see this on my office desk!
Collectorcol
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Enought with the WL BS Sideshow.
It's getting boring now.
It's getting boring now.
How2TrainKaiju
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I'll admit. It seems convenient. I converted in like a day, and looking back at threads I can see that everyone else also converted quickly. Could be a way to get around choosing flex payments (wasn't an option for joining the waitlist)?
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