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So here's the link... Galaxy at War PreorderPopular Collections are saying that preorders for Galaxy at War will ship in September. But everywhere else that has a date still says October 20th (in the States). Is this a case (no pun intended) of "if it's too good to be true, it probably isn't true"?
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i have no idea
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I would say so. I haven't heard the best things about Popluar Collection's preorders.
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jbnimble wrote:So here's the link... Galaxy at War PreorderPopular Collections are saying that preorders for Galaxy at War will ship in September. But everywhere else that has a date still says October 20th (in the States). Is this a case (no pun intended) of "if it's too good to be true, it probably isn't true"? Another set this year.... yay.
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Preordered JA case from them, took 2+ weeks to arrive.
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Eroschilles wrote:Preordered JA case from them, took 2+ weeks to arrive. 2+ weeks after release date?
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jbnimble wrote:Eroschilles wrote:Preordered JA case from them, took 2+ weeks to arrive. 2+ weeks after release date? Yes. They waited 9 days from release to even ship it.
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I've heard Horror stories about that site from Axis and Allies players, so I'd watch out.
Speaking of early releases, this site was the one that after SDCC put up cases of Heroclix's "Hammer of Thor" set, and we don't even have solititations for that product, so where did they get their info?
I'd avoid them.
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madslaust wrote:I've heard Horror stories about that site from Axis and Allies players, so I'd watch out.
Speaking of early releases, this site was the one that after SDCC put up cases of Heroclix's "Hammer of Thor" set, and we don't even have solititations for that product, so where did they get their info?
I'd avoid them. The company that bought Clix was at SDCC, with a promo piece. I think the officiall announcement didn't come till Gencon though.
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I play Axis and Allies. I never used Popular Collections myself, but they have a lot of negative recommendations on the Axis and Allies forums. Here is the link if you want to look yourself: http://aaminis.myfastforum.org/about2935.htmlHope that helped.
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Sithborg wrote:madslaust wrote:I've heard Horror stories about that site from Axis and Allies players, so I'd watch out.
Speaking of early releases, this site was the one that after SDCC put up cases of Heroclix's "Hammer of Thor" set, and we don't even have solititations for that product, so where did they get their info?
I'd avoid them. The company that bought Clix was at SDCC, with a promo piece. I think the officiall announcement didn't come till Gencon though. They still don't have anything official said. Not even solicitations, and the set is supposed to go on sale this fall.
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Thanks for confirming my suspicions, all. I was very skeptical, and it seems that was the right attitude.
I still wish I could get a few cases in September, since I'm supposed to be running a sealed event on October 18th, two days before release. *sigh*
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Eroschilles wrote:jbnimble wrote:Eroschilles wrote:Preordered JA case from them, took 2+ weeks to arrive. 2+ weeks after release date? Yes. They waited 9 days from release to even ship it. So, they are selling cases for $89.99 and in exchange I wait 9 days to get my stuff after the release. This is a problem cause why? Yep I can wait 2 weeks. I should be playing in release events during that time anyway.
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The last post hit it: you save money, but they take forever to ship to you. They are by far the cheapest at $89.99 w/ free shipping, but don't expect them before 2 weeks after the set is released. I've ordered from them a couple times and the same thing each time: LATE.
I use them for my personal collecting, but NEVER for release tourneys. In OH, I stick to Alterealitygames. Those dudes hook you up! You may pay a bit more for them, but for the CW release tourney, they shipped directly to my house from the distributor! I didn't even ask for it. Got the case the day it released.
Also, when I ordered a case of JA, I put that I would pick it up to save shipping, not realizing that shipping is free. So they shipped it 2 day air anyway! They definitely are the best store to work with.
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Boba52 wrote:Eroschilles wrote:jbnimble wrote:Eroschilles wrote:Preordered JA case from them, took 2+ weeks to arrive. 2+ weeks after release date? Yes. They waited 9 days from release to even ship it. So, they are selling cases for $89.99 and in exchange I wait 9 days to get my stuff after the release. This is a problem cause why? Yep I can wait 2 weeks. I should be playing in release events during that time anyway. It may not be a problem, but I wanted to know if they were on the up and up about a September ship date. I'm running a sealed event two days before release, and was hoping to run GaW. Instead, I'll have to use older sets. However, if they really were going to ship in September, I could run GaW. If they aren't shipping early, I like to support my LGS. Yes, they cost more. But I get them on the day of the release, and help support the shop, so it stays open, so I still have a place to play in the future.  The problem I have is the false advertising of when they will ship.
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jbnimble wrote:Boba52 wrote:Eroschilles wrote:[quote=jbnimble][quote=Eroschilles]Preordered JA case from them, took 2+ weeks to arrive. 2+ weeks after release date? If they aren't shipping early, I like to support my LGS. Yes, they cost more. But I get them on the day of the release, and help support the shop, so it stays open, so I still have a place to play in the future. The problem I have is the false advertising of when they will ship. I agree 100%. 
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just wait like the rest of us.
P.S. i cant wait for the new set and stats to come out
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Boba52 wrote:Eroschilles wrote:jbnimble wrote:Eroschilles wrote:Preordered JA case from them, took 2+ weeks to arrive. 2+ weeks after release date? Yes. They waited 9 days from release to even ship it. So, they are selling cases for $89.99 and in exchange I wait 9 days to get my stuff after the release. This is a problem cause why? Yep I can wait 2 weeks. I should be playing in release events during that time anyway. The problem is, they open up cases of product to sell as singles, then claim when you ask after two weeks that they ran out of cases, and only when you threaten to get Paypal involved do they 'find' spare cases lying around to send to you. Caveat emptor.
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I have some bad experience with Popular Collections, I have preordered 1 case from them along with some other stuff, but then they never ship me anything. So I have email them a couple of time, and they promised will refund my money 3 weeks ago, but once again, I got nothing. I highly recommend not to purchase from them.
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