Still waiting for my AKB48 Pachinko

[mosheste]

The last update from Juno is that the seller in repackaging the machine...

For people who ordered with Juno from YJA before - what was the average time until the package got shipped to you -meaning- how long did it take from wining the machine until Juno sent the packages from his place?

Also - any suggestion what to do in the meantime?

I'm finding myself watching dozens of movies and shows about the AKB48 Machine - but i must admit that although it is fun, im afraid it will diminishes my enjoyment from the machine when i will finally get it - since im seeing more and more of it and there will be few surprises for me...

So please reassure me that wouldn't be the case - say to me that there is no comparison of seeing a movie about a machine to finally playing it for real...

I'm waiting for you calming remarks...

Thank you

[MrGneiss]

OMG..WHAT HAVE YOU DONE..YOU"VE RUINED EVERYTHING!!


Did that help?

[mosheste]

OMG..WHAT HAVE YOU DONE..YOU"VE RUINED EVERYTHING!!


Did that help?

Thanks for that., MrGneiss, because of you, I'm nibbling off some pachinko balls

[MrGneiss]

I'm glad I could help!!

[Drunkenclam]

All depends on how Juno is shipping it to you. If its under 30kg can shipped straight straight away. But if heavier, it will need to be repacked in 2 boxes. I just like to add. Juno is not an expert on pachi's, Just somebody who buys objects and sends them. Of course if you shipping by DHL of FedEx then weight isn't an option but price is

Now stay away from YouTube

[mosheste]

****UPDATE****UPDATE****


The machine got shipped todayfrom Juno by EMS - THREE PACKAGES!!! (I guess Ive ordered more than i meant too).

[Drunkenclam]

1) cell
2) frame
3) balls, transformer, data counter

Just my guess. As long as customs don't get stuck in. You should have it in about 3 days

[mosheste]

1) cell
2) frame
3) balls, transformer, data counter

Just my guess. As long as customs don't get stuck in. You should have it in about 3 days

According to what i have bought you are almost correct !

My guess is (since i don't know how the seller arranged the items):

1)Frame+Controller
2)Cabinet
3)Cell+Data counter
No balls bought (Its a cycle type and i have enough balls [no pun intended ]). Also, i have my own transformer...

I will give A progress update...hopefully with no ridiculous customs delays!

Thank you.

[compirate]

Does it play "Sugar Rush" during a bonus?

[Drunkenclam]

Just for you

[Drunkenclam]

Any idea what the AkB48 mobile app does. It needs a username and password

[mosheste]

Any idea what the AkB48 mobile app does. It needs a username and password

I have the Android Pachinko AKB 48 app - it is a very simplified version of pachinko,
The i-Phone app however is almost a full simulation of the real machine...


And thank you very much for the link

[mosheste]

Well - the machine arrived to the Israeli customs...now they say they need an invoice from me...

Ive ordered the item from YJA with the help of Juno - can he provide me an invoice?

Does anyone here had ever needed to provide an invoice for the machine to release it from customs?

Any help will be appreciated...

[Drunkenclam]

No need to worry.
When anyone sends anything international, they have to fill in a customs form. Your customs will use the form Juno filled out to know what the duty will be. In the UK the post office will pay the duty for you. Then hold your item until you pay them, after that they deliver. There might be more information on your post office website about packages coming in from other countries.


Juno normally puts your invoice for his services on the package it's self.

[mosheste]

Thank you Drunkenclam you calmed me a bit...

Ive contacted and asked them if i can send them the PayPal payment transaction invoice Ive sent to Juno as "Invoice"- they say - yes, so that's what i did - now lets pray

[Drunkenclam]

The original invoice should be attached to the outside of the box. Of course it depends if all your boxes are stopped and if they have the one with the invoice.

[mosheste]

Guys...this turning into a bit of a bureaucratic nightmare...

Ive sent the custom services the Invoice stating how much i have paid for the machine (like they asked and approved).

I than received another mail asking me for an explanation what pachinko is as well as a demand to detail everything that inside the packages...I did it.

Than another mail asking for a sighed declaration that the machine is for personal use...did it.

Than another request asking for "power of attorney" to their Customs broking Services - did it.

Now they are asking for Credit card printout - to see the money actually went through - did it.

What the hell??? they let me feel like im some sort of a criminal...i don't know what they will come up with next...

I need your encouragement...

Thank you...

[Drunkenclam]

You can send them the original auction page as well as proof of what you paid. Also explain that due to the size and weight it's being shipped in several parts for quick and easy assembly on arrival. Also state that these are not slot machines. There is no where on them to add or payout currency. Also as its cyclic, it doesn't payout. You might want to delete that last bit as of the words payout. Also so them a picture of your current set up in a home environment, ie not in a bar or resturant.
You might be having an issue if Juno put down a much cheaper amount on the customs form, and they are just trying to be sure that your not undervaluing the machine to pay less duty.

[mosheste]

You can send them the original auction page as well as proof of what you paid...
...You might be having an issue if Juno put down a much cheaper amount on the customs form, and they are just trying to be sure that your not undervaluing the machine to pay less duty.

Thank you for your smart remarks...i believe i managed to pass the obstacles of "Gambling Machine" and proof of "Personal Use".

what left is - the value of the machine...Ive contacted them asking for a clarification for the "Credit Card Print-out" they say that since only the delivery costs around 500$ how is it that i have paid Juno "only" 705$.

I told them that they are correct, i did pay Juno for the delivery - the problem is i didn't know that it should also be declared and considered in calculating duty fees...So Ive sent them my Credit Card Print-out detailing the two payment for Juno (both for the shipping and for the machine) also Ive send the PayPal transaction I sent him for the shipping...

I only hope that they would not think now that i tried to hide the payment for the shipping and that they will understand it was a lack of knowledge from my part...in any case, today is already too late - i will have to wait until tomorrow to see if i have supplied enough proof and if they will finally release it.

I will keep you Updated

Thank you again.

[luckydog]

you shouldn't have to pay duty on delivery fees, just actual cost of machine