Usage Guide

Purchase Conditions

 

• The buyer must be able to receive the product  in one of the following areas:

 

Areas where shipping is available:

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada (I), Chile,  Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Denmark, Egypt, Equador, Estonia (Rep. of), Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Greenland, HongKong, Hungary (L), Iceland,  India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Korea - South, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia - Peninsular Malaysia, Malaysia – Sabah, Malaysia – Sarawak, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles and Aruba - Netherlands Antilles, Netherlands Antilles and Aruba – Aruba, New Caledonia, New Zealand, New Zealand Islands Territories, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia (Russian Federation), Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovenia (Rep. of), South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America, Vietnam

• The buyer must purchase with a credit card of one of the following brands:

 

Credit cards that may be used:

American Express, Visa, Mastercard, JCB
* Credit card payment is not available for customers residing in Mexico, Indonesia, Peru and Vietnam. We apologize for any inconvenience.

• The buyer must provide an address written in English.

 

If the address provided is in a language other than English, there is a possibility the product will not reach its destination

How to Order

 

• The Product Details Page.

 

Select the product you wish to purchase, and click the ‘Add to Cart’ button, which will send you to the Shopping Cart page.

• The Shopping Cart Page

 

On the Shopping Cart Page you can confirm the products you are ordering along with their prices. If you wish to change the number of a specific product that you wish to order, simply update the ‘Qty’ area and click the ‘Update Shopping Cart’ button. If you wish to proceed to checkout, click the ‘Proceed to Checkout’ button to go to the checkout page. If you wish to continue looking at products, click the ‘Continue Shopping’ button.

• Checkout Page

 

• [Important!] Please only input English characters into the checkout form. If any characters other than English characters are used there is a possibility your order will not be able to reach you properly.

 

Registering an Account

Please click the ‘Register’ button in order to sign up for an account. Once the account is created you will be able to continue your checkout. If you already have an account, simply login with your username and password.
* Please note that you have to register in order to purchase from our site.

1. After Logging-in

Billing Information Page
Please input the address to which the billing information will be sent. If you wish for the products to be sent to the same address then select ‘Ship to this address’, however if you want the order shipped elsewhere select ‘Ship to a different address’. Once you are done, click ‘Continue’.

 

2. Shipping Information Page

If you selected ‘Ship to a different address’ on the Billing Information Page, then you will need to input the address you wish to ship to on this page. Either select the address from the pull-down menu, or select ‘New Address’ and input the address you wish the order to be sent to. Click ‘continue’ when complete.

 

3. Shipping Method Page

Shipping is as follows.
Make sure you’re happy with this, and then click ‘Continue’.

Argentina	4000
Australia - Western Australia	2500
Australia - All other states	2500
Austria	2500
Bahamas	4000
Bahrain	2500
Bangladesh	1500
Belgium	2500
Brazil	4000
Brunei Darussalam	1500
Bulgaria	2500
Cambodia	1500
Canada (I)	2500
Chile	4000
China, Mainland (K)	1500
Cuba	4000
Cyprus	2500
Denmark	2500
Egypt	4000
Estonia (Rep. of)	2500
Finland	2500
France	2500
Germany	2500
Greece	2500
Greenland	2500
HongKong	1500
Hungary (L)	2500
Iceland	2500
India	2500
Indonesia	1500
Ireland	2500
Italy	2500
Korea, South	1500
Luxembourg	2500
Macau	1500
Malaysia - Peninsular Malaysia	1500
Malaysia - Sabah	1500
Malaysia - Sarawak	1500
Malta	2500
Mexico	4000
Monaco	2500
Morocco	4000
Netherlands	2500
Netherlands Antilles and Aruba - Netherlands Antilles	2500
Netherlands Antilles and Aruba - Aruba	2500
New Caledonia	2500
New Zealand	2500
New Zealand Islands Territories	2500
Norway	2500
Peru	4000
Philippines	1500
Poland	2500
Portugal	2500
Russia (Russian Federation)	2500
Singapore	1500
Slovenia (Rep. of)	2500
South Africa	4000
Spain	2500
Sweden	2500
Switzerland	2500
Taiwan	1500
Thailand	1500
Turkey	2500
Ukraine	2500
United Kingdom	2500
United States of America - Hawaii	2500
United States of America - New York	2500
United States of America - All other States (X)	2500
Vietnam	1500
Colombia	4000
Croatia	2500
Saudi Arabia	2500

 

4. Payment Information Page

You can pay by using Credit Card or Paypal.

* Credit card payment is not available for customers residing in Mexico, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Peru.

[Credit card]
You can use any of the following four types:

• American Express
• Visa
• MasterCard
• JCB

Please select the card type, input the card number and expiry date, and then click ‘Continue’

 [Paypal Express Checkout]
Please select Paypal Express Checkout and click  ‘Continue’, then you will be redirected to Paypal site.
After loggin in at Paypal site, please confirm order details and click ‘Continue’. 
If you cannot complete checkout on Paypal site, order will not be accepted and please try other payment method.

 

5. Order Review Page

Please review that everything about your order is correct on this page. Once you are certain, click the ‘Place Order’ button. You will be sent to a screen that will confirm that your order has been received, and a mail will be sent to your registered email address with the title ‘[GOODSMILE RACING ONLINE SHOP] Confirmation of your order’.

Accessing the Store via Cellphone

 

The GOODSMILE RACING ONLINE SHOP is not compatible with cellphone browsers. If you are able to view the PC website via your cellphone, and are able to use Javascript on the phone then it may work, but using a PC browser is recommended.

Using Free Mail Services

 

Certain free mail services such as Gmail and Hotmail may send the confirmation email to your spam box. Please check if you don’t receive it after ordering.

Shipping Information

 

Shimpent times will vary depending on which item(s) you ordered. Check the product details of the item for the estimated shipment date. Items that are in stock will usually arrive 2-3 weeks from the time your order is received, depending on the destination.  You will recieve an automated email containing your tracking number as soon as your order has shipped.  Please note that delivery may be delayed due to unforeseen circumstances. Import taxes and all other fees incurred after shipment are the buyer’s responsibility.

 

Currency

 

Note that you will be charged in Japanese Yen for your purchase. The purchase price may differ depending on the current exchange rate, so please confirm the rate with your credit card company.

FAQ for Overseas Customers

 

Payment Methods

 

- What payment methods are available?

 We accept payment via both credit card and PayPal. 

- Which credit cards can I use?

  You can use any Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or JCB card. We do not accept Visa Debit Cards.

- When will I be charged?
  The charge will occur when your products become shippable. 

- My credit card is not working?

  Please check with your bank if you experience any problems. The most common problems are often due to expired cards, or exceeded credit limits.

- How can I change the payment method/card I used?

  After your order has been placed you cannot change the payment method.

- What currency will I be charged in?

  Japanese Yen.

- What is the current exchange rate from my currency to yen?

  We cannot state what the exchange rate will be when you purchase. Please confirm this with your credit card company.

Delivery

 

- Which carrier will my products be shipped with?

  Though packages are generally shipped via EMS, delivery may be contracted out to UPS or other couriers.

  Customers may not select the courier.

- How much will shipping cost?

 Please check section: 3. Shipping Method.

In principle, for every order there will be one package shipped.  However, if the items in your order have multiple release dates, items may be shipped separately. In this case shipping fees will only be charged for the first shipment, and GOODSMILE RACING ONLINE SHOP will cover all additional shipping costs.

- Can I specify a day for delivery?

  Unfortunately not at present.

- How can I change my delivery address?

  Please contact customer support with the following form.

- When will my order reach me?
- Have my items been sent yet?

   Shipment will depend on which item you ordered. Check the product details of the item(s) your ordered for the estimated shipment date.  Please note that production problems may arise and postpone this date. The actual date of delivery will also depend on the destination country.  You will receive an automated confirmation email containing your tracking number as soon as your order has been shipped.

- Can multiple orders be combined?

 Multiple orders can not be combined.  In principle, for every order there will be one package shipped.

However, if the items in your order have multiple release dates, items may be shipped separately. In this case shipping will only be charged for the first shipment, and GOODSMILE RACING ONLINE SHOP will cover all additional shipping costs.

- Can you ship with a different courier?

  Customers are unable to select delivery courier at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

- Can you ship to XXX?

  We can ship to the following countries:

 

Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Belgium
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Canada (I)
Chile
Cuba
Cyprus
Denmark
Egypt
Estonia (Rep. of)
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Greenland
HongKong
Hungary (L)
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Italy
Korea, South
Luxembourg
Macau
Malaysia - Peninsular Malaysia
Malaysia - Sabah
Malaysia - Sarawak
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Morocco
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles and Aruba - Netherlands Antilles
Netherlands Antilles and Aruba - Aruba
New Caledonia
New Zealand
New Zealand Islands Territories
Norway
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Russia (Russian Federation)
Singapore
Slovenia (Rep. of)
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Turkey
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States of America
Vietnam

 

We will NOT be shipping to any country not mentioned above. They will not be selectable during the order process.

- Regarding Overseas Shipment

Please understand that delivery may be delayed depending on the customs clearance procedures for your country.
In addition to the shipping and handling fees charged with your order, import taxes and other fees (such as customs clearance fees) may be imposed.

All taxes and fees incurred after shipment are the customer's responsibility

Custom rules and regulations differ per region. Please contact your local customs office directly for more information.

E-Mail

 

- Why have I not received an order confirmation mail?

  Please be sure to check your spam folder if you're using a free mailing system such as Gmail or Yahoo! Mail.

- Why is my mail completely unreadable?

  The mail is sent automatically and is encoded in UTF-8. Please make sure you are able to read messages encoded in UTF-8 .

Other

 

- I have contacted support. Why have I still received no reply?

  Customer Support will be available at the following times. (All times are JST).

Customer Support Hours: 10:00 ~ 18:00. Weekdays Only.

We reply to all requests in the order that we receive them, so during busy periods replies may be delayed.
Also note that we will only accept support requests in English and Japanese. It is unlikely we will reply to requests in any other languages.

- Can you change the price of the goods on the invoice you send?

  We will not alter the price of merchandise on any invoice or customs document.

- How can I change my profile information?

  You can change your profile information from the 'My Account' section of the site. If you wish to change a delivery address please contact customer support directly.

- Can I change the number of items I ordered?

  After the order has been placed you can no longer change the number of items ordered.

- How can I cancel my order?

  Sorry, orders cannot be cancelled.

- Regarding order limits
· Please take note that there is maximum number of each product available per order. However, you may place multiple orders.  Goodsmile Racing Online Shop reserves the right to cancel any orders that seem excessive.

- Will this product be placed on resale at any point in the future?

  There are currently no plans for resale.

- I seem to be having trouble ordering?

  Please make sure you are using either IE8 or Firefox 4. If you still experience problems, try disabling your security programs while you order.

- Regarding Damaged Packaging

  As packaging is solely designed for the purpose of protecting the product, claims regarding damaged packages will not be accepted.