About us:
Do you have a shop in Japan or a phone number where I can reach you?
JFigure.com is based in Japan but we sell only online. We are sorry but we have no telephone service open to the public.
Contact us over an email at jfigure@jfigure.com.
Are these products authentic Japanese products?
We are based in Tokyo and buy only from reliable Japanese wholesalers or individual collectors, so our products are 100% genuine by the original Japanese manufacturers. No counterfeits / bootlegs!
There are many shops that sell PVC figures. What makes you different?
We specialize in rare pre-owned figures which are out of print and only available in the aftermarket. We list a unique selection of pre-owned figures and set a high standard on the quality of the product we sell.
Do I have any reference about your shop?
Ordering:
I placed an order but received no confirmation email.
Once an order is placed, an order confirmation email is automatically sent to the address registered on your account. Please make sure that you have a valid email address. Also check your Spam folder. Make sure you can receive emails from jfigure@jfigure.com.
I forgot the password and cannot log in.
Click "Forgot your password?" and request a new password. A new one will be sent to your email address.
If you still have a problem, contact us.
How do you describe the condition of the figure you sell?
The following is our ranking of the products we sell.
Rank |
Condition |
New |
Brand new, unopened |
Pre-woned S/B |
Pre-owned. The box or the blister is sealed. The figure has never been used. |
Pre-woned A/A |
Pre-owned, opened. The figure is overall in good condition. Parts complete. |
Pre-woned A/B |
Pre-owned, opened. The figure is overall in good condition while the box shows some damages. Parts complete. |
Pre-woned A-/B |
Pre-owned, opened. The figure has minor damages or missing parts. The box is also damaged. |
Pre-woned B/B | Pre-owned, opened. The figure has major damages or missing parts. The box is also damaged. |
Pre-woned No box |
No box. The figure is overall in good condition. |
- Keep in mind that a pre-owned figure has a certain sign of usage. Please accept faint scratches and minor color transfers which have been caused by standard use of the product.
- Please accept stickiness, color fading, color transfer, rust on the metal parts and other natural deterioration of an old figure stocked in the box for a long time without being opened.
- Bonus parts (poster, illustration card, etc. ) are not included unless mentioned.
Why is a pre-owned item more expensive than a new one? And why does its price change from time to time?
The price of a pre-owned figure is determined by its market value. A rare item is traded at a higher price than its original price. We review the price every day and change it without a prior notice.
Do the photos represent the real products?
Most photos shown in our site are borrowed from the manufacturer’s sites. So they do not necessarily represent the actual condition of the product.
Can you send a photo of the actual product you sell?
Sorry, we do not respond to such requests. Please use our rating and the description for ordering.
If you still want to see the picture of your order, we can send one AFTER your order and before shipping. But you cannot cancel the order unless we find a major discrepancy with our description. Also remember that the process might delay your shipping. Leave a message at the comment section of your order if you want.
How can I pre-order the item?
Put the item in the shopping cart and go check out. You can choose from the two payment methods; pay the full price upfront or a 10% down payment.
If you choose a 10% down payment, you will receive a PayPal invoice which asks you to pay the amount within 3 days. Your order will be confirmed when the down payment is complete. The remaining amount and the shipping cost are due at the time of the figure's release.
Make sure to register your PayPal email address on your account page so that you can receive the invoice.
Can I cancel my pre-order?
We do not accept cancellation.
Please keep in mind that the release of the figure often delays but we do not accept it as the reason for cancellation.
If you still want to cancel and refuse to pay the amount due at the release of your order, we reserve the right to keep your down payment or the equivalent to 10% of the product price as the cancellation fee. Sorry but it is to prevent easy cancellations which we sometimes receive.
The product page for the item I ordered is gone. Is my order canceled?
We remove the product page of the item which we no longer sell. But don’t worry. Your order is valid and confirmed. Refer to our order confirmation mail or the order status on your account page.
The items I ordered changed to sold out when I got them but now they’re all back in stock and I am worried if my order is still valid.
Sorry for making you worried. It is another stock of the same item which we eventually have. As stated in the order confirmation mail, your order is secured and being processed, so don't worry.
Also remember that your price and condition are final and will not be affected by any new listing on our shop in the future.
I am looking for a specific item but don’t find it on your site. Can you help me?
We are happy to help. Give us the title, the manufacturer, the URL, etc. as well as a price range that you can afford if possible. Allow us time to search for the item. (Rare items are difficult to find.) We will come back to you when there is any news.
Payment:
What methods of payment do you offer?
We accept only PayPal.
I don’t have a PayPal account. Still can I pay?
If you don't have an account and don't want to create one, PayPal still allows payment using your debit or credit card. Follow PayPal’s instructions.
When do you charge my credit card?
For in-stock items, we charge 100% of the amount at your check out.
For pre-order items, if you choose down payment, we charge 10% at your check out and 90 % at the release of the product.
In which currency do you charge?
We charge in Japanese Yen only.
The conversion from JPY to your currency will be done by PayPal and your credit card company so that you will find how much your order cost in the local currency.
Shipping:
Does Japan Post ship to my country during the pandemic?
Check with the Japan Post website.
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What is the average duration of each shipping method?
DHL: 4-6 days + lead time*
UPS: 4-6 days + lead time*
EMS: 4-12 days + lead time*
AIR: 2-3 weeks + lead time*
ePacket: 2-4 weeks + lead time*
Surface Mail: 2-3 months + lead time*
The above is the average duration for the package sent to the United States in normal time. It may take longer for other countries and will be affected by special conditions, such as bad weather, pandemic, airline congestion, airport staff/ dock worker's strike.
*"Lead time" means the time for final inspection before shipping, packing, invoicing the shipping cost, if needed, and preparation of the shipping documents. Normally 3-5 days but again, will be longer when we are busy.
How long does it take to process my order for shipping?
Please allow us 3-7 days for preparation of shipping. When we receive many orders in busy seasons, there will be further delays. We will inform you if such delay is expected.
How do I know the cost of shipping?
Just put the item in your cart and go to check out. There you find a "Estimate Shipping" button, which tells you exactly how much it will cost by different shipping methods.
Shipping cost includes other fringe costs than postage, such as handling, packing material and PayPal charges.
Why are DHL and UPS more expensive than other shipping options?
Because they are quick (average duration of shipping: 4-5 working days) and secure. The weight of DHL and UPS shown on the website is not the actual weight but so-called "dimensional weight" which is determined by the size of the package. Therefore, their pices tend to be expensive for large figures (packages).
What is Surface Mail?
Surface Mail (Sea Mail) is a Japan Post shipping option with a ship as the main vehicle of transportation. It is still available for most countries even under the pandemic situation. The average delivery time to the United States is 2-3 months and to Australia 1-2 months. Comes with a tracking number. Basically the price includes full insurance coverage but there are a few countries where the insurance is not available (e.g. UK). Ask us for details.
Why is the shipping charge increased for my pre-order?
The shipping cost shown for a pre-order item is an estimate. It will be finalized when the actual size/ weight of the figure is available after its release. Also there will be an increase of the shipping fee itself by the date of the release. We may ask you to pay the difference in such a case.
How do you pack the product?
We use an air bubble sheet to wrap the figure and a hard cardboard box to pack it. We pack each figure safely enough to prevent damages. DHL and UPS are priced based on the dimension of the package so we avoid using an unnecessarily large box.
We also have enough experience in shipping "boxless" figures as well as fragine large-scale polystone figures, so you can count on us.
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Please understand that recycled cardboard boxes are used to reduce the cost. They may look not nice outside but work perfectly to protect the inside.
Can I insure my parcel?
EMS
Free insurance coverage up to 20,000 JPY. The coverage can be increased by payment of 50 JPY for each additional 20,000 JPY.
AIR
Surface Mail
Free insurance coverage up to a certain amount and you can increase the coverage by paying extra fee but the scheme is complicated. Contact us for the details.
ePacket
Free insurance coverage up to 6000 JPY. You can not increase that amount.
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What is "ePacket"?
If your parcel weighs under 2kg and its height + width + depth is smaller than 90 cm, it can be sent as ePacket. The shipping fee is cheap but you will not be paid no more than 6000 JPY by its insurance in case of the loss or damage of your package.
Can I combine shipping between separate orders or with a possible future order to save cost?
Yes, you can. Inform us which orders you want to combine or ask us to hold shipping till your next order.
You can combine a pre-order item and an in-stock item only when both are released and ready for shipping.
Please remember that there are the size/ weight restriction for each shipping method and combined shipping does not necessarily results in cost saving.
I have moved and I want to change my address for an open order. What should I do?
Please send a message to jfigure@jfigure.com with your order number and your new address. We will modify your shipping address.
Tax and duties:
How much duty and tax do I have to pay?
Taxes and duties are
NOT included in our shipping cost.
Some countries may charge duties and taxes for importing a plastic toy figure from Japan. The following table will give you an idea on how much duties and taxes will be charged in an EU country like Germany. Check with your local custom office if you want to know how much they will be.
Value of Shipment |
Under 22 EUR |
22 EUR - 150 EUR |
Over 150 EUR |
Import Duty |
0% |
4,7% |
Sales Tax |
0% |
19% |
Total |
0% |
19% |
23,7% |
May I ask you to declare the shipment as “gift”?
No. We are sorry but your order will be always sent as commercial merchandise.
May I ask you to mark down the declared value of the parcel?
Perhaps, we can help.
Just indicate the value you would like us to declare in the comment section of your order.
Please understand that we may reject a request for the value too low. Also remember that you will be insured only up to the amount you declared in case of loss, damage to your parcel.
Cancellation:
Can I cancel my order after receiving your confirmation?
No.
Your order shall be held as final when you receive the confirmation notice. This applies to pre-order items, too. We reserve the right to take your down payment or 10% of the total amount as the cancellation charge.
I don’t like the condition of the item I received. Can I return it?
No.
You agreed to our "no return/ no exchange" policy written in Terms of Sales and we assume that you understand that a pre-owned product has a certain level of damages/ wear out.
So place an order carefully. If you want a perfect condition, refrain from ordering a pre-owned item.
Can I cancel my pre-order because the shipping restriction I chose is suspended under Covid-19?
Sorry but we do not accept cancellation due to the shipping restriction under Covid-19. Please consider DHL or Surface Mail as an alternative shipping method. Your understanding and patience will be appreciated.
Troubles:
I haven't received my package. What can I do?
Please keep in mind the average duration for each shipping methods in normal time;
- DHL: 4-5 days + shipping lead time
- UPS: 4-5 days + shipping lead time
- EMS: 3-7 days + shipping lead time
- AIR: 2-3 weeks + shipping lead time
- ePacket: 3-4 weeks + shipping lead time
- Surface Mail: 2-3 months + shipping lead time
It could be delayed in busy seasons or under special occasions such as bad weather, airline troubles, post office strike and PANDEMIC.
If you still don't receive your parcel way over the above period, contact local postal service. Very often, the parcel is stopped there for custom clearance or any other reasons. You need to go there to pick it up. If you do not pick it up within a certain retention period, it will be automatically returned to the sender. So stay alert and check with any notice from the custom office.
If you still don't find the parcel and suspect it’s been lost, contact us. We will send a
CN08 form to Japan Post to ask them to start an official investigation.
My parcel seems to have been damaged during transport. What should I do?
Please inform the local postal service and ask them to write a
"damage report" immediately. Any claim without the damage report will not be processed.
At the same time, send us pictures of the inside and outside of the package so that we can inform Japan Post.
If they accept our claim, the damage will be compensated based on their compensation scheme and the insurance value of your package.
Please remember that the post office operations on this matter is very slow and it often takes months. Sometimes pushing them from both sides of the sender and the consignee will help speed up their investigation. So your patience and cooperation will appreciated.
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An item/part of an item in my order arrived missing/broken (not during transport).
If you are sure that the item is broken or damaged not during but before shipping or if the item you received has a major descrepancy with our description, please contact us immediately and include clear, close-up photos of the defective parts along with a detailed explanation. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
I bought a brand new figure. What should I do when I find a manufacturer flaw?
JFigure is not responsible for the manufacturer's flaws. But we will try to help you as much as we can when you wish to reach the manufactuer in Japan.
If the figure you ordered is within the warranty period (normally one year after its release), there is a chance that the manufacturer can replace or refund. Please remember that you wiil have to pay for
the costs to return the figure and receive its replacement..
Some of the figures we sell are, even if they are labeled as new, not eligible for the manufacturer's warranty any more. We are afraid that there is nothing we can do in this case.
If you want to know the details of the figure you want to buy, contact us before you order. Also the
Unpacking Service is available for those who want to make sure if the figure they ordered has no initial flaws.
What happens if my parcel is returned to Japan?
If a package is returned to the sender due to an incorrect shipping address or no recipient at the given address, we will request the customer cover the re-shipping charges.
The figure has an oily and sticky surface. Is this a defect?
No, an old figure which has been stocked in the box for a long time, sometimes shows such problems. It is caused by inferior material used those days for a PVC figure. Please understand that it is not a problem caused by the seller or the previous owner. To remove stickiness, we hope
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Flaws by immature manufacturing in early days and natural deterioration from aging are observed for the figures produced between 2000 - 2010;
- Discoloration
- Plastic/paint odor
- Oxidation and rust
- Stickiness
- Paint degradation
- Paint transfer
- Brittleness
- Loss of adhesion
Unfortunately, the manufacturer already finished their warranty and support period and there is nothing we can do.
I have a problem with my order so want to file a PayPal claim.
Please contact us BEFORE you do so. DO NOT resort to PayPal too easily and too quickly.
Once you file a claim to Paypal, there will be no chance for us to negotiate amicable solutions. After a certain period, they will automatically close the case with a decision which, we would say, is mechanical and non negotiable. They are not necessarily familiar with the field of hobby/collectable items and do not go into the details of each case.
JFigure promises to work hard for a solutuon. So please talk to us first if you find a problem.
If you still file an easy PayPal claim without contact to us, we may refuse taking your orders in the future.