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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No reply to my initial message either...if I don't hear anything in the next day or so, I'll see if HDN can reach out in an official capacity and see if we can get an answer for all those folks that got an order in put had trouble with their payment being processed.
 
Just as an FYI,

I emailed on pre-order day as I had three orders in my cart but only one of them I actually paid for and it wasn't showing as paid.

I did not receive a reply but when I checked my account at Kimchi all was sorted.

Due to the craziness around the release and the workload, I would check your account before expecting to see a reply. Replies are great and good customer service, but just seeing it fixed is even better.

Cheers
CrashKelly
 
Last night I followed guidance in this thread to pay Tony via PayPal for my order. I just checked and my order now says "Payment Completed."

Thank you to all who had a hand in the advice to pay by PayPal!
 
For all the times I've had to submit a payment via paypal to complete the payment,I don't ever recall receiving an email from Kimchidvd even after reminding them about the payment I just made.Sorry for not clarifying this before.All you have to do is check your order status.If it now says "payment completed" then you're good to go.You don't need to be babied by Kimchidvd all the way to the ordering process :D to know that your order has been taken care off.If Tony had to email every single person back to validate that your payment has cleared,that's just double the work he would have to do besides updating the order status on the website.I think I need at least one copy of your "RUSH" steelbook for everyone that took my advise as far as how to complete your payment.It doesn't matter if its the full slip or lenticular.Either will suffice :D
 
For those who still have there order status in limbo just got this from them:

We let you know that your order for Rush Steelbook has not completed as you know.

So we are going to cancel it and delete your order without payment until May 23. 2014.

If you want to get it, you have to complete the payment with paypal account in 3days.

And let us know about your payment via e mail ([email protected]) with below form

Order No.

Amount

your paypal account

Transaction ID


We will check it with your information and if it is not paid in 3day,

Our paypal account is ([email protected])


If you have paid already before receiving this e mail and presented as the payment completed on your account, don`t mind.

We are sorry for your inconvenience due to the payment error.

Regards

Sooyoung from Kimchidvd.com

It would be wise to post this on the main thread just in case it get's buried...
 
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For those who still have there order status in limbo just got this from them:

We let you know that your order for Rush Steelbook has not completed as you know.

So we are going to cancel it and delete your order without payment until May 23. 2014.

If you want to get it, you have to complete the payment with paypal account in 3days.

And let us know about your payment via e mail ([email protected]) with below form

Order No.

Amount

your paypal account

Transaction ID


We will check it with your information and if it is not paid in 3day,

Our paypal account is ([email protected])


If you have paid already before receiving this e mail and presented as the payment completed on your account, don`t mind.

We are sorry for your inconvenience due to the payment error.

Regards

Sooyoung from Kimchidvd.com
 
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For those who still have there order status in limbo just got this from them:

Their system must be totally screwed up. I received the same email but I had paid by credit card, had gotten two emails confirming the order and that the payment went through just fine (credit cards shows the charge (not just a pre-authorization)), and my account states that "Payment completed".
 
What is the transaction id is it not the same as order no.? I am about to pay....guessing i need to confirm all this to bruce once payment is completed?

The transaction id is from Paypal and it is for your Paypal payment to Kimchidvd so Bruce can confirm you as the payer. It is different from the order number which is provided by Kimchidvd.com
 
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Yh I finally got same email to. Just paid and reply with everything they wanted. This time they must've had more failed payment than for Thor 2 as for that one I got personal reply from Tony via email with an invoice to pay. I know I've paid now and emailed them what they wanted so now I just need to wait for my order to change to payment complete.
 
Well I have had confirmation from Tony directly for my orders so very happy right now! :oohyeah: I will be opening my lenti, as I just have to see that steel in it's glory! And I will keep my full slip sealed :scat:
 
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