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Gatherum



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:43 am Reply with quote
So I just made an import order for this because the same product is selling on Amazon.com for no less than $100 because all the sellers involved with it are completely retarded.

(Nevermind that I can find the other five limited edition volumes for around $10 each. No, the standard vol. 6 has to be special.)

However, Amazon.ca is listing it as 'temporarily' out of stock. Naturally, I'm not worried about this because I won't be charged money until it ships anyway (which, if never, means I'll never lose that money). Problems is, this volume has been out of print for some time, obviously, and I am sceptical that Amazon.ca realistically expects to get one in.

To anyone who might have more experience in this area, how likely is it that this is just a mistake on Amazon.ca's part?
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Sailor S





PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:27 am Reply with quote
I ordered an item from .ca that was temporarily out of stock. I believe that was a year, year and a half ago. I don't expect it to ever come in, but I'll keep the order open for shits and giggles.

Also, just wanted to point out that there never was a limited edition of volume 6 of Lucky Star. Poor sales and all. So, the standard edition is the only edition.
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PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 11:45 am Reply with quote
I'm a Canadian, ergo I am a bona fide expert on all matters relating to Amazon.ca Wink

Yeah, you'll probably never get that item from .ca. If it's out every where else, it's not likely that .ca has a secret source somewhere. I guess they just never get around to updating some of their listings.
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clipeuh



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 12:25 pm Reply with quote
It seems like chapters.indigo.ca has a copy in stock.
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Gatherum



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 12:45 pm Reply with quote
Sailor S wrote:
Also, just wanted to point out that there never was a limited edition of volume 6 of Lucky Star. Poor sales and all. So, the standard edition is the only edition.


Oh, I'm aware. It's still pretty freaking ridiculous. Razz
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jmfsilenthill



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 5:17 pm Reply with quote
The Yukikaze bluray is also listed as temporarily out of stock on amazon.ca, and thing is ridiculously rare and out of print. So yeah, they don't seem to ever update these old listings. Rolling Eyes
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Vracer111



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 9:17 pm Reply with quote
jmfsilenthill wrote:
The Yukikaze bluray is also listed as temporarily out of stock on amazon.ca, and thing is ridiculously rare and out of print. So yeah, they don't seem to ever update these old listings. Rolling Eyes


I actually bought probably the last new Yukikaze Blu-Ray direct from Amazon.ca about 1 year ago...I believe it was "In Stock" though. Took a chance and yep it was a new un-opened one!
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ikillchicken



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 1:22 am Reply with quote
If they list it as out of stock then they don't have it. If you know it's long out of print then they won't be getting it. They just haven't updated the listing.
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luffypirate



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 4:00 am Reply with quote
Vracer111 wrote:
jmfsilenthill wrote:
The Yukikaze bluray is also listed as temporarily out of stock on amazon.ca, and thing is ridiculously rare and out of print. So yeah, they don't seem to ever update these old listings. Rolling Eyes


I actually bought probably the last new Yukikaze Blu-Ray direct from Amazon.ca about 1 year ago...I believe it was "In Stock" though. Took a chance and yep it was a new un-opened one!


I've heard of a couple miracles involving Bandai Visual USA titles and Amazon CA. Yukikaze, Jin-Roh, Galaxy Angel Rune, and Super Robot War. I wish I had luck with Haruka and MS Igloo with them. Igloo is especially rare and the fans that bought it will most likely never sell it.

They will continue looking for the disc for you until you decide to cancel. They are still looking for a volume of Haruka for me (for my friend) I wish you the best. I cannot believe that that Lucky Star volume is so rare now. I wonder if you can still get the limited edition artwork if you contact Bandai Entertainment directly. You should give them a call and see.
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Gatherum



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 12:49 am Reply with quote
Amazon.ca wrote:
Hello from Amazon.ca.

We now have delivery date(s) for the order you placed on June 11, 2012 (Order# [Omitted]). We've listed the item(s) listed below with the expected delivery date(s):

Aya Hirano, et al "Lucky Star: Volume 6 (ep.21-24)"
Estimated arrival date: July 13, 2012 - August 15, 2012

For more details, please visit the "Your Account" section of our web site (http://www.amazon.ca/your-account).

Please note: This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address that cannot accept incoming e-mail. Please do not reply to this message.

Thanks for shopping at Amazon.ca - we hope to see you again!


Does this mean anything? :V
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Sailor S





PostPosted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 3:07 am Reply with quote
Not really. I was getting delivery dates for the item I ordered, and it kept getting pushed back until they finally stopped kidding around and basically told me not to hold my breath
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Gatherum



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:02 am Reply with quote
Lulz. All right.
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