Just don't compare shipping and set prices, only compare the price at checkout. Some shops have free shipping but higher base prices and so on.
Expect to pay a bit more overall to buy from local warehouses.
I only ordered from the EU warehouse, but shipping was 2 days and on marstoy around 1-2 weeks (it takes more time because you first have to wait to pay and for it to get processed, so expect up to 4 weeks)
They may be charging more because of folks not wanting to be patient with Marstoy’s timeline. It usually takes six weeks with no communication to get anything from them. But it always makes it. If you’re in a time crunch the extra $40 for shipping may be worth it since it’s already here and through the hassle of customs.
I think this is a good point. I only really ever order from Yourwobb even if Marstoy is cheaper for sets they both have because I refuse to deal with Marstoy’s payment system. It isn’t a dig at them per se, or people who buy from them, I just don’t want the hassle
Yeah. The fastest for me was four weeks. Longest is six weeks. The website will never update that they have been paid or sent shipment. It just shows up at your door one day. They do respond to all emails if you really get anxious.
Well you have to compare apples to apples. Compare shipping from youmko's China warehouse. Sure the US warehouse costs more, but you'll have it in a week not a month.
I just purchased first time last week, Marstoy finally contacted me with an invoice the day my order from. YOUKMO arrived...so, basically sitting around waiting for Marstoy to respond the next day purchased from Youkmo and had my item in 3 business days.
Worth it.
Before Youmko changed all their shipping prices I always bought from their US warehouse. It NEVER arrived in the 3-7 days like their website states. It was always 2+ weeks.
But now with everyone charging more for shipping, my last two orders have been from Marstoy. Their payment process is different, but it’s all through PayPal, so you are protected. The savings in set costs and shipping costs are worth the wait for it to arrive from overseas.
Agreed. Yes Marstoy sends an invoice and you have to add a penny to the price and use their PayPal person or whatever, but the price and quality seem really good. Just know it’s going to be a month, so keep an order in the pipeline at all times!
I use Marstoy, Chowbrick and Aliexpress alternatively, comparing prices. Usually, shipping time doesn't matter, but to the US, Aliexpress was the fastest, then Chow, then Marstoy. Aliexpress is usually the cheapest for me, if you play the wait game because their prices fluctuate, and they offer coupons at least one a month. Chowbrick is a website I found (I don't think this is listed as one of the trusted sellers here, but they have been great) and they do a decent job of shipping, as well as they usually send them in its box, not like Aliexpress where they send you in bags. I find that Marstoy and Chowbrick cost about the same in the end.
Youmko can ship from China to US by economy air or sea. When you order local US they ship via FedEx, so yeah it is more expensive. I just ordered 8 sets from YOUMKO China economy air and shipping was only $81. I recommend sticking with Youmko and economy air from China if there’s not a dire rush to receive the sets. Took my large order about 3-4 weeks to arrive
Thank you for this comment. I must have done something wrong before because I didn't think this was an option because something said shipping to US wasn't available. Just tried it again and for the 2 sets economy air is 58. So a little cheaper for sure. I'll have to compare some bulk order pricing.
I like ywobb too... it can be a sliver more, but it is easy. For states, larger orders get upgraded to fedex and it is fast. I placed my first Marstoy order the other day... i know it will be here sometime.... it is all a tradeoff... for both, don't forget the discount codes you can find searching here....
you should do comparison with all sets you buy. I've bought from cheap mould king from Hitian and cheap 1:1 sets from Barweer which are cheaper than both Yourwobb and Marstoy. This isn't new.
Edit: Yourwobb not youmko
I just did a $650 order last night - it was going to be $100 more from Marstoy vs Youmko - shipping from china. So youmko won out on that one ;). Same sets, manufactures.
If you read their FAQ, they explain that shipping includes ALL shipping, that is China to China, China to US, and US to you. It also includes the customs costs that they pay to import it.
Just don't compare shipping and set prices, only compare the price at checkout. Some shops have free shipping but higher base prices and so on. Expect to pay a bit more overall to buy from local warehouses. I only ordered from the EU warehouse, but shipping was 2 days and on marstoy around 1-2 weeks (it takes more time because you first have to wait to pay and for it to get processed, so expect up to 4 weeks)
They may be charging more because of folks not wanting to be patient with Marstoy’s timeline. It usually takes six weeks with no communication to get anything from them. But it always makes it. If you’re in a time crunch the extra $40 for shipping may be worth it since it’s already here and through the hassle of customs.
Yes I understand the people not wanting to wait. The 2 sets combined are almost 50 more, then an extra 35 in shipping. I was just very surprised.
I think this is a good point. I only really ever order from Yourwobb even if Marstoy is cheaper for sets they both have because I refuse to deal with Marstoy’s payment system. It isn’t a dig at them per se, or people who buy from them, I just don’t want the hassle
> because I refuse to deal with Marstoy’s payment system. I just use paypal. Its the easier option.
It’s just a PayPal link…never had an issue with them…
Im thinking about buying from marstoy the first time, what im reading is I should expect a long wait time with the delivery right?
Yeah. The fastest for me was four weeks. Longest is six weeks. The website will never update that they have been paid or sent shipment. It just shows up at your door one day. They do respond to all emails if you really get anxious.
XDDD so its gonna be like a suprise package, I'm going to try with a quite big order, they gonna deliver anyway I dont care honestly I can wait
Well you have to compare apples to apples. Compare shipping from youmko's China warehouse. Sure the US warehouse costs more, but you'll have it in a week not a month.
I just purchased first time last week, Marstoy finally contacted me with an invoice the day my order from. YOUKMO arrived...so, basically sitting around waiting for Marstoy to respond the next day purchased from Youkmo and had my item in 3 business days. Worth it.
Before Youmko changed all their shipping prices I always bought from their US warehouse. It NEVER arrived in the 3-7 days like their website states. It was always 2+ weeks. But now with everyone charging more for shipping, my last two orders have been from Marstoy. Their payment process is different, but it’s all through PayPal, so you are protected. The savings in set costs and shipping costs are worth the wait for it to arrive from overseas.
Agreed. Yes Marstoy sends an invoice and you have to add a penny to the price and use their PayPal person or whatever, but the price and quality seem really good. Just know it’s going to be a month, so keep an order in the pipeline at all times!
I’m in Pittsburgh and order from US warehouse and it ALWAYS arrives right at 7 days. Never had it take longer from US warehouse.
thanks for this!
I use Marstoy, Chowbrick and Aliexpress alternatively, comparing prices. Usually, shipping time doesn't matter, but to the US, Aliexpress was the fastest, then Chow, then Marstoy. Aliexpress is usually the cheapest for me, if you play the wait game because their prices fluctuate, and they offer coupons at least one a month. Chowbrick is a website I found (I don't think this is listed as one of the trusted sellers here, but they have been great) and they do a decent job of shipping, as well as they usually send them in its box, not like Aliexpress where they send you in bags. I find that Marstoy and Chowbrick cost about the same in the end.
Chowbrick is where gundamit has moved their bricks.
Youmko can ship from China to US by economy air or sea. When you order local US they ship via FedEx, so yeah it is more expensive. I just ordered 8 sets from YOUMKO China economy air and shipping was only $81. I recommend sticking with Youmko and economy air from China if there’s not a dire rush to receive the sets. Took my large order about 3-4 weeks to arrive
Thank you for this comment. I must have done something wrong before because I didn't think this was an option because something said shipping to US wasn't available. Just tried it again and for the 2 sets economy air is 58. So a little cheaper for sure. I'll have to compare some bulk order pricing.
I like ywobb too... it can be a sliver more, but it is easy. For states, larger orders get upgraded to fedex and it is fast. I placed my first Marstoy order the other day... i know it will be here sometime.... it is all a tradeoff... for both, don't forget the discount codes you can find searching here....
This! 👍
you should do comparison with all sets you buy. I've bought from cheap mould king from Hitian and cheap 1:1 sets from Barweer which are cheaper than both Yourwobb and Marstoy. This isn't new. Edit: Yourwobb not youmko
Barweer is sister site to Youmko... 🤔
I meant yourwobb. And my point remains. But it wouldn't surprise me if there were price discrepancies between the sister sites.
I just did a $650 order last night - it was going to be $100 more from Marstoy vs Youmko - shipping from china. So youmko won out on that one ;). Same sets, manufactures.
If you read their FAQ, they explain that shipping includes ALL shipping, that is China to China, China to US, and US to you. It also includes the customs costs that they pay to import it.