New Princess Candence on taobao and how to order them finally!

[creampuf]

The EMS shipping costs scare me but TaoBaonow site says they have 40% off the normal EMS prices for their customers.

[Ren-Ren]

Taobaonow just requested payment from me. This doesn't necessarily mean I'm definitely in, but at least it's not an immediate rejection, so here's hoping... 

If both Pony and Cadence are out of stock I hope they're willing to refund my money rather than asking me to choose other items 

[MLPgal13]

 

All this is to much to process...

[Ren-Ren]

This is just speculation, but I'll bet this Cadence is a rejected prototype, like reverse Cupcake. They probably decided to mass produce the one with the wings that match her body--at least I hope so, because I think she looks much better that way. But I still want this one, especially if she's limited quantity LOL. 

[BrightIdea]

@CapnChan,  don't worry, I know you are doing a good thing    And on another note, woot! got my Cadence. Or it's purchased at least, yay!


I can't wait to see her on the show!

[hathorcat]

For anyone trying this for the first time...as Ren Ren says please dont think that because you have paid you have the pony - most Taobao agents charge and then go and find out if the item is in stock...make sure you are using a reputable middle man so that if the item isnt available you dont have to worry about refunding....

[CapnChan]

@CapnChan,  don't worry, I know you are doing a good thing    And on another note, woot! got my Cadence. Or it's purchased at least, yay!

Thanks I placed my order for one Candence and two Ditzy's before they were supposedly sold out. I've written one of the agents to make sure she was still available and awaiting a response.

Post Merge: March 08, 2012, 01:28:57 PM

For anyone trying this for the first time...as Ren Ren says please dont think that because you have paid you have the pony - most Taobao agents charge and then go and find out if the item is in stock...make sure you are using a reputable middle man so that if the item isnt available you dont have to worry about refunding....

yes, the total of the actual pony is 15.25 each, after payment is made and they have the item in hand they will send you the shipping+fee cost, which is all explained thoroughly in detail before you submit the order for payment.

[Lon-san]

The suggested price for the castle set is $34.99. If you don't care about the castle, then Cadence and Shining Armor are about $17.50 each but They come with their wedding clothing, rings, and (in theory) have passed quality control.
The big question is, how much in total is a Taobao Cadence after fees and shipping and how much do you want it right now vs. the missing stuff and possible flaws.

[CapnChan]

The suggested price for the castle set is $34.99. If you don't care about the castle, then Cadence and Shining Armor are about $17.50 each but They come with their wedding clothing, rings, and (in theory) have passed quality control.
The big question is, how much in total is a Taobao Cadence after fees and shipping and how much do you want it right now vs. the missing stuff and possible flaws.

I've been quoted two numbers so far, 25 and 30 USD + plus the cost of the pony =/ so no it's not the best deal in the world but compare it to the eBay prices and it's tremendously cheaper. I happen to like the factory error and prototype ponies :> but if the order doesn't work out then meh, I can wait as well.

oh forgot to mention, that they combine and increase price according to weight but if you are just ordering the individual ponies I don't think they'd go up in shipping cost.

[hathorcat]

@CapnChan,  don't worry, I know you are doing a good thing    And on another note, woot! got my Cadence. Or it's purchased at least, yay!

Thanks I placed my order for one Candence and two Ditzy's before they were supposedly sold out. I've written one of the agents to make sure she was still available and awaiting a response.

Post Merge: March 08, 2012, 01:28:57 PM

For anyone trying this for the first time...as Ren Ren says please dont think that because you have paid you have the pony - most Taobao agents charge and then go and find out if the item is in stock...make sure you are using a reputable middle man so that if the item isnt available you dont have to worry about refunding....

yes, the total of the actual pony is 15.25 each, after payment is made and they have the item in hand they will send you the shipping+fee cost, which is all explained thoroughly in detail before you submit the order for payment.

Oh it is completely clear on "most" middle men/agent websites but it isnt clear on all of them and also I just thought its worth while for people to know all the angles and make sure they were using a reputable agent so that no one gets messed around.

[CapnChan]

Post Merge: March 08, 2012, 01:28:57 PM

For anyone trying this for the first time...as Ren Ren says please dont think that because you have paid you have the pony - most Taobao agents charge and then go and find out if the item is in stock...make sure you are using a reputable middle man so that if the item isnt available you dont have to worry about refunding....

yes, the total of the actual pony is 15.25 each, after payment is made and they have the item in hand they will send you the shipping+fee cost, which is all explained thoroughly in detail before you submit the order for payment.

Oh it is completely clear on "most" middle men/agent websites but it isnt clear on all of them and also I just thought its worth while for people to know all the angles and make sure they were using a reputable agent so that no one gets messed around.

Sorry if I came off rudely, I was just speaking in general since the only middle man site I actually know of is taobaonow.com Thanks for sharing, I thought there might be others but I am not sure I'd even trust them  myself Xp

[hathorcat]

No no...you are being so so helpful I didnt mean anything by it sorry....I just know there are other agents out there not as reliable as people like taobaonow and I just think its one of those things that people need to be so careful about...thats all!

[partypony566]

Thanks for the info! 

[Ren-Ren]

Argh! I've received a notice about my order from tbn, but the site is still down for me... This'll be the word on whether I got them or not so I WANNA READ IIIIIIIT *pout pout*

[ladybrooklyn]

Argh! I've received a notice about my order from tbn, but the site is still down for me... This'll be the word on whether I got them or not so I WANNA READ IIIIIIIT *pout pout*

Give it a shot... I got in ok...

And sadly... my message said they weren't available anymore.