Minty Posted February 13, 2016 I paid by credit card and I'm very sure I wasn't charged right away. Usually when I'm charged right away by Volks, I get taken to a screen where I have to input a password for my card. That didn't happen this time. That screen is likely for taking down our credit card information now, so when the outfit is ready to be shipped, it can be charged right away. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anna-neko Posted February 13, 2016 Oni-Chan said: So I'm a bit confused at the moment, I just tried to pre order the snow miku outfit set and it's put it through as a sale, payment taken and all. What's going on, does anyone know????? ok, something similar has happened to me On my credit-card website it looks like "payment pending" BUT in reality it's only a temp placement held for a few days, which will then be gone (they won't take any of your money) ... and then months later Volks takes the money legit soo, no need to panic, just check your account in a few days to confirm the charges pending are gone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oni-Chan Posted February 14, 2016 I edited my post above, but I paid by paypal, so I wonder if it's the same? I also wanna say in my volks account is shows up as "paypal" and "order" for the coat set, shouldn't it be "pre order" :/ ? When I click on the link provided it shoes up with all my details, including shipping and handling fee. Volks by Shoujo Magic, on Flickr Volks by Shoujo Magic, on Flickr But thank you chise, that does ease my worries a bit ^×^ I'll keep an eye on it over the next few days. worst case scenario is that they indeed have taken my money, but at least its paid for and I don't have to worry about it later on I have more dollfies than my age in years *×* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Minty Posted February 14, 2016 Mine shows up as "order" as well, only with credit card listed instead of paypal. You can always email Volks and ask them if they did take the money upfront. Edit: I got an email from Volks saying they have charged my credit card. They are taking payments upfront. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oni-Chan Posted February 24, 2016 Confirming what minty wrote, I recieved a reply from volks saying my order has been confirmed so yeah, they're taking upfront payments. :/ I have more dollfies than my age in years *×* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadowcat Posted February 24, 2016 So, did anyone win the lottery for Miku? When I originally wrote this message, I was under the impression I lost because it was already so late in Japan. However, I just received an email saying I won! I'm so excited!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mimiyo3 Posted February 24, 2016 Shadowcat said: So, did anyone win the lottery for Miku? When I originally wrote this message, I was under the impression I lost because it was already so late in Japan. However, I just received an email saying I won! I'm so excited!!! Awesome! I entered for a body suit so I have one for Snow Miku when she comes in and won! Present! Miku, Aria, Celia, Melody, Aveline, Rin T, Ted, Chi, Yumi, Melanie, Rin K, Len, Ea, Alter, Illya, Rachel, Aelia, Matt, Jace, & E.N.O. W.I.P. Rose, Tara Waiting Hannah, Lucy, Sonya. Neemos: Yuki & Mimi Resins: Mizuumi & Aiko Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadowcat Posted February 24, 2016 Mimiyo3 said: Shadowcat said: So, did anyone win the lottery for Miku? When I originally wrote this message, I was under the impression I lost because it was already so late in Japan. However, I just received an email saying I won! I'm so excited!!! Awesome! I entered for a body suit so I have one for Snow Miku when she comes in and won! That's great news! Congratulations!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeyondTime Posted February 24, 2016 Shadowcat said: So, did anyone win the lottery for Miku? When I originally wrote this message, I was under the impression I lost because it was already so late in Japan. However, I just received an email saying I won! I'm so excited!!! I won. I got the winning email at 4:40 am Pacific Time. Given past forum experience I'm totally expecting her to pop out of the box with an attitude.... The difference between Dollfie Dreams and Heroin? Heroin is illegal, Dollfie Dreams probably should be. “Empty wallets, full hearts.” That’s probably an apt description for the effects of DD addiction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FirstSea Posted February 24, 2016 Wolf said: Shadowcat said: So, did anyone win the lottery for Miku? When I originally wrote this message, I was under the impression I lost because it was already so late in Japan. However, I just received an email saying I won! I'm so excited!!! I won. I got the winning email at 4:40 am Pacific Time. Given past forum experience I'm totally expecting her to pop out of the box with an attitude.... I won as well, she will be my first DD. I have been holding out for years, but the time has finally come. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadowcat Posted February 24, 2016 How exciting! It's so awesome to see a few of us won. And, even though I'm still new to DDs, welcome to the fold FirstSea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serisu Posted February 24, 2016 I won Miku and a bodysuit... which would be awesome if I had received my tax refund. I might end up trying to split her, depending on my paycheck. Ugh... Home;; Akira , DDH01 boy - Finn, Lelouch SMD, Cherry SMD Layaway;; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadowcat Posted February 24, 2016 Serisu said: I won Miku and a bodysuit... which would be awesome if I had received my tax refund. I might end up trying to split her, depending on my paycheck. Ugh... Oh no!!! I'm sure you'll be able to split her, but what a pain to have to do that. I won the bodysuit with my Miku too. That outfit has stain written all over it, lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Serisu Posted February 24, 2016 Shadowcat said: Serisu said: I won Miku and a bodysuit... which would be awesome if I had received my tax refund. I might end up trying to split her, depending on my paycheck. Ugh... Oh no!!! I'm sure you'll be able to split her, but what a pain to have to do that. I won the bodysuit with my Miku too. That outfit has stain written all over it, lol. It really does! Lol! I think I might be able to keep all of her if I keep my miscellaneous spending in check. This is my first Volks win (although it is also only my second lotto) Congrats to all winners, though! Home;; Akira , DDH01 boy - Finn, Lelouch SMD, Cherry SMD Layaway;; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mimiyo3 Posted February 24, 2016 Her outfit isn't too bad actually. All you have to look out for is the headphones, the clips on her arm warmers, and the zipper inside her boots. The first two can get a clear coat of nail polish and then they're safe. For the boots I use a random pair of safe socks. underneath. Present! Miku, Aria, Celia, Melody, Aveline, Rin T, Ted, Chi, Yumi, Melanie, Rin K, Len, Ea, Alter, Illya, Rachel, Aelia, Matt, Jace, & E.N.O. W.I.P. Rose, Tara Waiting Hannah, Lucy, Sonya. Neemos: Yuki & Mimi Resins: Mizuumi & Aiko Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadowcat Posted February 25, 2016 Mimiyo3 said: Her outfit isn't too bad actually. All you have to look out for is the headphones, the clips on her arm warmers, and the zipper inside her boots. The first two can get a clear coat of nail polish and then they're safe. For the boots I use a random pair of safe socks. underneath. That's great to know! Thank you so much for that info! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mimiyo3 Posted February 25, 2016 Shadowcat said: Mimiyo3 said: Her outfit isn't too bad actually. All you have to look out for is the headphones, the clips on her arm warmers, and the zipper inside her boots. The first two can get a clear coat of nail polish and then they're safe. For the boots I use a random pair of safe socks. underneath. That's great to know! Thank you so much for that info! You're welcome. Have fun with your new girl! Present! Miku, Aria, Celia, Melody, Aveline, Rin T, Ted, Chi, Yumi, Melanie, Rin K, Len, Ea, Alter, Illya, Rachel, Aelia, Matt, Jace, & E.N.O. W.I.P. Rose, Tara Waiting Hannah, Lucy, Sonya. Neemos: Yuki & Mimi Resins: Mizuumi & Aiko Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shadowcat Posted February 25, 2016 Mimiyo3 said: Shadowcat said: Mimiyo3 said: Her outfit isn't too bad actually. All you have to look out for is the headphones, the clips on her arm warmers, and the zipper inside her boots. The first two can get a clear coat of nail polish and then they're safe. For the boots I use a random pair of safe socks. underneath. That's great to know! Thank you so much for that info! You're welcome. Have fun with your new girl! Ha ha! Thank you! I cannot wait to have her in my hands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirsei Posted February 25, 2016 Man, I just noticed today that they took the payment up front and I didn't have enough money sitting in my bank account and overdrafted... And then Netflix overdrafted me further... Hello a bajillion fees. I thought this was a preorder like the dolls and we wouldn't be charged until the outfits shipped; does that mean they're ready to ship then?? If so then I'm not too mad about the fees, but if I'm not going to see this outfit until September I'm going to be a little upset. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littlebirdzoom Posted February 25, 2016 kirsei said: Man, I just noticed today that they took the payment up front and I didn't have enough money sitting in my bank account and overdrafted... And then Netflix overdrafted me further... Hello a bajillion fees. I thought this was a preorder like the dolls and we wouldn't be charged until the outfits shipped; does that mean they're ready to ship then?? If so then I'm not too mad about the fees, but if I'm not going to see this outfit until September I'm going to be a little upset. No, they will ship in Summer, but you have to pay them now. That's usually how it goes for pre order things other than lottery items which you pay if you win. But yeah you give them money now and in the Summer they will ship it to you. Most of the time if you go through the payment process you can expect to be charged. Otherwise if companies only did pre orders through means of hitting a check box like "I want this" then people would back out and they'd be stuck with a bunch of left over and workers that worked too hard for essentially nothing. If that makes sense. That method leans more towards a "reservation". Whereas "pre-order" is just that, an order that you pay for and won't get until later. I'm super sorry that happened to you. That really, really sucks. I hope you don't get pinged too hard in your bank account :/ Waiting for eternity for Volks to release more Idolm@ster girls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Screaming Angel Posted February 26, 2016 kirsei said: Man, I just noticed today that they took the payment up front and I didn't have enough money sitting in my bank account and overdrafted... And then Netflix overdrafted me further... Hello a bajillion fees. I thought this was a preorder like the dolls and we wouldn't be charged until the outfits shipped; does that mean they're ready to ship then?? If so then I'm not too mad about the fees, but if I'm not going to see this outfit until September I'm going to be a little upset. I noticed this too, arghh! Luckily I had enough money in my savings to transfer over. I'm glad I ordered the outfit set though, it looks adorable and I will have something for Snow Miku to change into on occations. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheWhiteRabbit Posted February 27, 2016 littlebirdzoom said: kirsei said: Man, I just noticed today that they took the payment up front and I didn't have enough money sitting in my bank account and overdrafted... And then Netflix overdrafted me further... Hello a bajillion fees. I thought this was a preorder like the dolls and we wouldn't be charged until the outfits shipped; does that mean they're ready to ship then?? If so then I'm not too mad about the fees, but if I'm not going to see this outfit until September I'm going to be a little upset. No, they will ship in Summer, but you have to pay them now. That's usually how it goes for pre order things other than lottery items which you pay if you win. But yeah you give them money now and in the Summer they will ship it to you. Most of the time if you go through the payment process you can expect to be charged. Otherwise if companies only did pre orders through means of hitting a check box like "I want this" then people would back out and they'd be stuck with a bunch of left over and workers that worked too hard for essentially nothing. If that makes sense. That method leans more towards a "reservation". Whereas "pre-order" is just that, an order that you pay for and won't get until later. I'm super sorry that happened to you. That really, really sucks. I hope you don't get pinged too hard in your bank account :/ I've never been charged up front for a preorder doll from international. I've never ordered an outfit that way though, maybe it's different. Getting stiffed on orders is why volks has that whole "banned if you don't pay" thing in place I feel... Just putting in my two cents, I could be wrong. Follow me on Twitter https://twitter.com/WhiteRabbit887 Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whiterabbitdolls?igsh=czQyZzRweG9hZDM2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Screaming Angel Posted March 9, 2016 Thinking about it, I pre-ordered Miku's Do-Re-Mi-Fa Rondo outfit and I didn't get charged up front for that. I guess they are changing their policy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeyondTime Posted March 11, 2016 Got a shipping notice on my Hatsune Miku lottery win today, so it looks like they are starting to ship them. The difference between Dollfie Dreams and Heroin? Heroin is illegal, Dollfie Dreams probably should be. “Empty wallets, full hearts.” That’s probably an apt description for the effects of DD addiction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FirstSea Posted March 11, 2016 Wolf said: Got a shipping notice on my Hatsune Miku lottery win today, so it looks like they are starting to ship them. I got mine as well, hopefully it will get here by Wednesday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites