1/6 Spider-Man: Far From Home - Mysterio's Iron Man Illusion Collectible Figure

[gmoney5000]

Sir, this is a Wendy's.

Lol gee thanks...

 

[MACHone]

Anyways, there's been an update to my situation! I did email back to TBA voicing my displeasure on how the entire ordeal was handled, but I would still be willing to patronize him if he allowed me to. He wrote back apologizing for it and provided me an upgraded 200 HKD discount along with EMS speedpost. So I tip my hat off to him for offering those concessions.

As a result of these new developments, I'd like to retract my previous critical remarks of him being unprofessional and a hack! I'm not sure what kind of stress and burdens he deals with so I'm willing to overlook all of that, however I still do believe the initial handling of all this could have been done so in a more professional manner. Either way the situation has been rectified and I believe both parties are happy campers.

I needed to re-purchase the item...however one thing I did discover was all of a sudden I was limited to checking out with PayPal only. My initial purchase allowed me to check out simply as a credit card purchase, so I thought the PayPal only route was a bit peculiar, however I do believe TBA probably limited me to PayPal as my option to protect himself? I dunno...I don't use PayPal too frequently, so not sure...anyone who knows better could you chime in?

The other thing I was a little thrown by was my initial purchase (that was canceled) costed 2500 HKD, which converted to $322.50 USD. However this time when purchasing through PayPal, even though the total this time was 2400 HKD, my final conversion charge still ended up being $321.72 USD...what the heck happened there? What am I missing? Because according to Google the conversion from 2400 HKD is $309.66 USD...so I'm not sure why I'm still being charged the same amount in USD even though it's lower in HKD? Yes, I'm aware currency rates can fluctuate, however is that kind of change possible within a matter of only 3 days or did PayPal upcharge me or something???

Anyways, all good so far...looking forward to my EG War Machine shipping out.

PayPal has international conversion fees that are waived by your credit card.

 

[gmoney5000]

PayPal has international conversion fees that are waived by your credit card.

My current credit card that is linked to PayPal already waives international fees though...

 

[choombaz]

The other thing I was a little thrown by was my initial purchase (that was canceled) costed 2500 HKD, which converted to $322.50 USD. However this time when purchasing through PayPal, even though the total this time was 2400 HKD, my final conversion charge still ended up being $321.72 USD...what the heck happened there? What am I missing? Because according to Google the conversion from 2400 HKD is $309.66 USD...so I'm not sure why I'm still being charged the same amount in USD even though it's lower in HKD? Yes, I'm aware currency rates can fluctuate, however is that kind of change possible within a matter of only 3 days or did PayPal upcharge me or something???

Anyways, all good so far...looking forward to my EG War Machine shipping out.

I?ve seen that before, I think it?s a combination of currency rates changing plus the PayPal currency conversion fee.

 

[yacobschlomo]

My current credit card that is linked to PayPal already waives international fees though...

But you did use Paypal, no?

 

[gmoney5000]

I?ve seen that before, I think it?s a combination of currency rates changing plus the PayPal currency conversion fee.

Hmm...that's annoying, so it's more expensive to use PayPal then?

But you did use Paypal, no?

Correct, I used PayPal...but I still paid with it with my original credit card which is linked to PayPal.

 

[yacobschlomo]

Correct, I used PayPal...but I still paid with it with my original credit card which is linked to PayPal.

https://www.paypal.com/en/webapps/mpp/paypal-fees

see the sending to other countries section - if you use a Credit Card, Paypal charges a 2.9% funding fee ($8.99 for 2400 HKD) and fixed fee depending on currency (2.35 HKD). If you use your bank account or funds within your paypal account, there is no funding fee.

 

[gmoney5000]

https://www.paypal.com/en/webapps/mpp/paypal-fees

see the sending to other countries section - if you use a Credit Card, Paypal charges a 2.9% funding fee ($8.99 for 2400 HKD) and fixed fee depending on currency (2.35 HKD). If you use your bank account or funds within your paypal account, there is no funding fee.

Ah I see...many thanks!

Duly notes...in the future I won't pay with credit card on foreign purchases!

 

[choombaz]

Ah I see...many thanks!

Duly notes...in the future I won't pay with credit card on foreign purchases!

It all adds up because my bank charges a currency conversion as well. When I sat down and worked it out shipping rates, currency conversions etc etc even not using PayPal at all, it was cheaper for me to buy local rather than Hong Kong!


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[gmoney5000]

It all adds up because my bank charges a currency conversion as well. When I sat down and worked it out shipping rates, currency conversions etc etc even not using PayPal at all, it was cheaper for me to buy local rather than Hong Kong!

I hear ya, but as it stands right now $320 USD is still cheaper than the asking retail price which is $369...nearly $50 in savings.

Hopefully I don't get charged import or custom fees...but according to some people I've spoken to who have purchased from overseas, I should be good...also I've purchased from HK on eBay before and never been charged additional fees...but we'll see.

 

[Black Label Society]

do we know for a fact that these digital artifacts on the legs are removable? i don't see anything that supports the fact that you can take them off. they really suck and im not sure they can be removed. anyone know for sure?

also, does anyone know a cheaper place to order this? toys wonderland has it for $385 but want $65 to ship it.

 

[Furyan]

do we know for a fact that these digital artifacts on the legs are removable? i don't see anything that supports the fact that you can take them off. they really suck and im not sure they can be removed. anyone know for sure?

also, does anyone know a cheaper place to order this? toys wonderland has it for $385 but want $65 to ship it.

I havent found anthing either,but either way Im tearing them off. Pretty excited for this figure.
Timewalkertoys has this for $407 free shipping if you PO https://www.timewalkertoys.com/Mysterio-s-Iron-Man-Illusion-Spider-Man-Far-Fro-p/hty-906794.htm

 

[joefan10]

I wonder if a battle damaged Tony stark head would work on this...and would it look weird if it did...

 

[Rbeato]

Final product pics are up for this.

 

[rocbolt]

At least it looks like the plastic effects pieces are removable

 

[MyenShi]

This always struck me as the monkey’s paw wish being granted for that guy who comments “reissue Iron Man Mk 46” on like every Hot Toys social media post.

 

[chrisstbh]

 

[medicomsucks]

I was coming around to getting this until they showed the leg articulation and the right foot has zero articulation, in other words you basically have a statue but the arms and head move, you will need a stand. I do like the projecting drone a lot. I may wait a year and see if this gets discounted.

 

[Furyan]

Love it can't wait to get mine.

 

[evenflow]

Last payment left, looking forward to this. Might even push me to pick up the zombie Deadpool. Wish that Zombie Cap would be put up for pre-order.