KimchiDVD - SteelBook Retailer Chat Thread

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Feel free to discuss shipping, customer service, availability, etc about this retailer here.

List of Kimchidvd.com Exclusives HERE


Frequently Asked Questions:

Q) What is the link to Kimchidvd?
A)Welcome to KIMCHI DVD
Q) I haven't mastered Korean yet - how can I read the site?!
A) Install Google translate on your browser:

Google Chrome HERE
Firefox HERE

Q) How do I register?
A) Turn on Google translate >> Login >> click on "If members to join ..." >> fill in EVERY box >>
click on this box to ensure your member ID is available:
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>> Sign up!

You don't need to use Google Translate to register, provided you use the English registration link.
You need to enter both a Celluar phone (mobile) and Telephone number when registering/placing an order, however they can both be the same number (I don't have a home phone number, so always use my mobile number).
Numbers should be entered without a proceeding 0 and you do not need to enter your country code (KimchiDVD add it automatically to your parcel label).

So a UK phone (01452 123123) is specified like this:
Local Area Code : 1452 Phone Number : 123123

A UK mobile (07847 123123) is specified like this:
Local Area Code : 7847 Phone Number : 123123

If you have already registered, afterlogging in you can update your address/phone numbers here.

Q) Do they ship outside of Korea?
A) Yes, worldwide delivery, various shipping options available, for example to UK: (1 x steelbook)

K-Packet is tracked and one Steelbook to UK (with a weight of 450g - which is the typical weight for a lenticular) costs $10.81.
On average it takes around 7 days after dispatch to arrive in the UK - I always use K-Packet when placing orders and my orders have always arrived safely.

I'm not sure if it's insured or not (there's no mention) but assuming you pay via PayPal, their guarantee will cover you if you don't receive your order for some reason.

You can track your K-Packet order using this website, however tracking information isn't always accurate after leaving Korea (e.g. sometimes it doesn't update again before it's delivered, or even after if your postman doesn't bother getting a signature).

EMS $21.80 (Tracked, replacement will be issued where possible if lost)
TNT Premium $37.80 (Tracked, replacement will be issued where possible if lost)

Q) What form of packing do they use?
A) Cardboard Box, with enough bubblewrap to keep things safe, see below: (Thanks to SBC28 for pics)

A pretty sturdy box, which seemingly took some damage during shipping.
(These are pretty much always the same boxes.)
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Enough space for the item to "breathe", but snug enough to stop it from moving.
(That white thing is the invoice, which i choose to include, since i am in the USA.)
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6 layers of bubble wrap.
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Another shot of the bubble wrap, one sheet (4 layers) removed.
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One minty mint SB, all the way from Korea.

Q) Is the retailer custom's friendly? (i.e will they mark as gift, or low value).
A) Very friendly, you have various options to choose from:
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Q) Will the retailer charges upon order or upon shipment
A) You will be charged upon order

Q) What payment do they accept?
A) Card or Paypal

Q) Customer Services any good?
A) Yes - overall a very good, reliable site to order from.

Cancellations: Send an email to [email protected], including the number of the order you wish to cancel. He'll get back to you as soon as he can.

Replacements: are issued if in stock, if not a refund will be offered.
Refunds: They are normally processed within a few days.
 
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Still no update. Day after day, I patiently wait. It's been almost 2 weeks since my inquiry. I know Tony must be busy shipping out orders, but while everyone's order for LGB gets shipped, I still wait for my Monsters exclusive that should have been sent weeks ago.

Hope your problem has been looked into or dealt with soon, Tony just responded to me and have shipped out my missing 1/4 Tangled. All is well. :)
 
I continue with patience. It has been 2 weeks now. No update.

KimchiDVD / Tony -

I have bought LGB, Monsters, Tangled, and look forward to Leon and more to come. Please handle this issue. This is not fair. And that's me being very nice because I really like KimchiDVD.
 
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I just tried to order Tangled lenticular on its own and it still doesn't let me put it thru. For some reason it keeps asking me to for my country code which is already typed it. What am I doing wrong?
 
I just tried to order Tangled lenticular on its own and it still doesn't let me put it thru. For some reason it keeps asking me to for my country code which is already typed it. What am I doing wrong?

The US country code is + 1 , you have to put the +
 
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Does anyone know what happen to the orders that payment never went through successfully? They still show up in order history as "Receipt of Order", but Kimchi hasn't take the payments for them yet. Will Kimchi cancel those orders?
 
Question!
Received my Le Grand Bleus today.
2x Steels
Shipping EMS
Declared as Quantity 2 - Value $19,99

I had to pay 16,23€ ~ $22 when it delievered at my place.
Whats that???? Maybe a german member can help me!

Thanks!!

Btw. The package wasnt opened! So who it come to the price 16,23€?


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ITS OKAY. The package was opened by customs..
But the big thing is, the put both steels out of the bubblewrap...and than but the bubblewrap at the button and both steels on it. So there was no protection between both steels anymore!!

Iam pissed!!
 
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I just received my order for the 1/4 slip version of Le Grand Bleu but inside the box was the Lenticular version. This is the second mistake in a row from KimchiDVD now so I am very disappointed to say the least. It looks like it will cost me money to fix this mistake if it does get fixed since I will need to ship it back. :/
 
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Just placed my first order with KimchiDVD.
I was wondering what the estimated shipment time to Canada would be?
I used the cheapest shipping method
 
Kimchi paid into wrong Pay Pal account for a cancelled LGB, even though they have confirmed its been returned to them they seem to be dragging there heels paying me back. I even said to knock off the Pay Pal charges.
 
Regarding my Tangled package which had only 1 instead of 2, the weight on the package proved that only 1 was in the package. Tony agreed to ship the second copy last week but I haven't heard from him. If these guys were running an eBay store they will attract loads of negative feedback due to poor communication.
 
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Well I'm still waiting for my 1/4 slip copy of LGB to arrive via K-Packet...:dunno:

Stuck in Incheon since the 14th !!
 
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Same here. I hope they're not lost :( Have you received your's yet or have you contacted kimchi to see what they say?

I will give it another week then if it doesn't show up will contact Kimchi...:ohno:

Last time I ever use K-Packet...


EDIT: 1/4 Slip arrived this morning! ;) (Sat 25th)

@pjking......Hope yours arrives soon buddy!! :thumbs:
 
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