I've seen enough stories like this that I just quit shipping overseas on auctions. It's too bad because I've had many good experiences with overseas buyers, but I'm just avoiding this problem.
Mark D
Check out www.goodstufftogo.net under the 1/6 scale heads category. They hvae DeNiro from "Heat", and "Taxi Driver" regular and mohawk. Sets are $15 for a two pack. I have the Heat set and am very pleased with it.
Mark D
Major bummer alert!! I got a full PayPal refund today. The accompanying message said:
"I apologize for the inconvenience. We were unable to fulfill your order due to a overwhelming number of orders. We filled orders on a first order first ship basis. I have just refunded your payment. Here is...
It took 90 minutes of "error" screens but I persisted and eventually got through and got mine ordered. I almost pulled the trigger and bought two but then backed off and stuck with just the one.
Mark D :joy :banana
Throw in the fact that Hasbro is dropping 12" GI Joes, 21st Century and Blue Box Toys have all but disappeared, and I think Sideshow has a better than average chance of being to big boy of the 1/6 world.
Mark D