🐶 WOOF WOOF! This video was only possible thanks to our amazing sponsor: OrganicPricedBooks! . May be a bit different than what I normally do, but I didn't just want to do a standard unboxing/promotion, I wanted to answer a question I often get asked about buying your comics from America! . Hope you all enjoy it! I've taken a bit of a social media break to get my head right, but I'm still working on the content! If you like this, give it a thumbs up, subscribe if you're new, and share where you can! Should have a Where To Start out next, but until then, stay Mad Doggs! WOOF WOOF! 🐶
I'm glad you liked it mate! Legit, I wanted to do adverts when I did the news segment. Something like Pisswasser from GTA IV haha. I appreciate you checking the video out mate, lets have a catch up soon!
An awesome video as per usual, Marcus. 😆👍👍 I'll definitely be checking out Organic Priced Books as soon as humanly possible. ☺👌 Cheers to you, my man! 🍻
Would be amazing if OPB did come across to the UK and provided some real competition with competitive pricing in the UK, it is just too expensive right now being a UK collector. Paying £77 upwards per omnibus as standard is a lot of money, hopefully they'd be able to offer they same level of service and similar pricing over here! Great vid.
I hope so too mate! The company (kinda like my channel) is only just starting, so I think it's definitely worth watching this space and seeing what happens! I appreciate you checking out the video Nik!
Thank you mate! I worked on it for about 6 hours haha! But I appreciate that mate, I hope it's a good option for you to use and you can get some decent books! Hope you're enjoying the Invincible series too!
Hmm, wasn't feeling that video Markus. Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy for your sponsor and taking your channel to the next step but I think this was kinda weird and still missing some points. I would've liked if you could at least show the shipping cost. For the same books at 210$, shipping would've cost 111$, putting it at a total of 321$ . I was playing around a bit and three 125$ cover price books plus shipping would've cost me 344$, ordering at my LCS would cost the same. Same books at IST plus shipping 266$. And that is excluding Import +Tax + Handling Fees from the carrier. Packaging and delivery is a weird thing, I've never heard of anyone sending a book back to amazon 3-4 times (Not saying people didn't had to do that, just saying I've never heard of it.). I've ordered for years from Amazon and when a book was slightly damaged you either get a huge discount or a replacement immediately. And what IF a book is damaged or just needs to be replaced? How are replacements handled? Would be interesting to know cause that is one of my main regards ordering from the US. One thing that OPB seems to be good at is stock, service(which is very rare these days) and JP seems like a nice guy. I know that they can't do anything regarding the shipping cost but sadly for me at least, the only place ordering from in the US seems to be IST. If he does open a shop in the EU/UK though, I'm probably gonna be customer! This wasn't a hate comment, I appreciate the info, just thought I give my two cents. Very happy to see your channel growth 📈 especially as a day one viewer
I know you've been here from day one Johnny, and I've always valued your feedback. I think with this one, I just missed the mark (evident in multiple feeling the need to spam me on my personal Facebook and Instagram). Legit, I just wanted to try and do something different. I didn't want to just do a standard 'Hey, look what I got from my sponsor', I'd feel like I'm just bragging about my success, rather than giving anything of value, so I tried this idea. I get that not everything is gonna' stick the landing, but I'll learn for next time and maybe just play it a bit safe. But I appreciate your comment mate, hopefully future videos will be a bit more up your street.
Another thing to consider is duties and taxes. Each country has there exception limit and when you order the books from the us taxes are t charged and your rolling the dice with on if they will let it by. In Canada fedex charges $10 for acting as my broker in the Uk I’m guess it will be £5-8. In Canada there are sources to get books cheaper than importing from the us but for OOP books organic priced books and IST are the way to go. After shipping and duties you will get the books for about 20% off which is good for an OOP book.
I get that I didn't factor that in, bit blind to it here in the UK. I just wanted try and do something more with a sponsored video, but not everything will stick the landing. Just gonna' try and improve in future.
While the cost of books is cheaper due to the dollar to pound conversion, cost of shipping is definitely something that shouldn't be shrugged off since OPB's cost of shipping does increase with the number of books you buy opposed to FP's flat rate fee of £5.50. Take your example of the two Star Wars omnibus, $135 + its $66.88 for shipping to the UK making its $201.88 or £146.45 total cost vs FP total cost including shipping of £135.23 and if I order more books from FP the cost of shipping doesn't increase. So as it stands Booksetc and Speedyhen still reign in terms of cost and shipping. I personally won't be using the service but if in the future JP can open a warehouse in the UK or reduce shipping costs in the interim, I will consider it as I do like the look of his website and his communication on the facebook groups is really good and the fact he carries extra stock. However I can't speak for other European countries but looking at FP's shipping to the EU it might be worth using OPB and might be marginally cheaper. Great video otherwise Marcus!
Yeah, I understand that and I get that it is off putting for international buyers. I dunno, I just wanted try something different than just a simple unboxing video, but it's all a learning curve, the channel is still very much in it's infancy, so I'll just learn from it moving forward. Glad you still enjoyed it overall James, and I appreciate you checking it out!
Informative video! I usually avoid importing as shipping fees often cancel out and savings to be had. But it can be useful as a last resort to get a hard to find book. I just got a bunch of OOP BPRD books from the States, which have vanished in the UK. Congrats on the sponsorship!
Thanks for the video, very informative and I loved the promo at the beginning. I live in Australia, so I will probably have to check how shipping prices change for the different location, but you've convinced me to look into it properly.
Thank you, Hamish! With them just starting up, I realise that postage may be a bit steep, but I know JP is always looking for new ways to help the customer. So hopefully this is just the start of big things for the company. Thank you for watching though mate, and for the support!
Is it me or did you go through the whole 'postage' section without mentioning the actual cost of the postage to the UK? In my experience each imported package can pick up a customs handling fee, even though there is no import tax payable. Does OPB put the appropriate commodity codes etc on the outside of the box?
Yeah, postage costs were left out from the US. For me to get 1 book delivered to the UK it was $57. Two books was then $79, with three books taking it over $100. Definitely not saving money to add more books. I’d rather stick with Amazon Prime and use that postage money to get another book or two! Plus I’ve not had any issues with their shipping yet. However for some rare books I think it could be easier to get them from the states. There shouldn’t be customs charges as books are exempt, but that’s relying on the company to do all the correct documentation.
I just wanted to try and do something different with a sponsored video. I didn't just want it to be a standard 'Look what I got given', but sometimes you try things that just don't work, such as this one. At the end of the day, people can spend their money the way they want to, and I respect where ever they choose to buy from. I'm just a dude making RUclips videos in his spare room. I wouldn't listen to me.
@@MaddoggComics There's really nothing wrong with being sponsored, or about talking well about a company with which you have a personal relationship. I think problems arise when you present the video as an in depth overview, and then leave out crucial information - like how much it costs, because as soon as you do, it will seem like you are not being genuine with you audience. You could have concluded with something like; Do you live in america? Use OPB Are you a UK collector happy to pay a premium for availability guarantees and amazing packaging? Use OPB Do you live somewhere it is difficult to get access to these books? Use OPB Have you been let down too many times by pre-orders that aren't fulfilled? Consider using OPB Are you trying to maximise your money for books and on a budget? OPB is probably not for you. I just wanted to say - the video was entertaining and I think everyone appreciates you were trying something new. Don't let the comments section dent your enthusiasm.
Unfortunately postage to the UK will still be very high. The price goes up per book added rather than it being a one postage costs covers all. Overseas can be great for getting some of the rare books. For me, I’ve had no issue with getting books through Amazon. Having Prime also makes this a no brainier. I can always complain and get a discount/replacement as other comments have said. If I don’t use Amazon I do like Reed Comics. Shame about the postage costs from Organic as their site and selection of books is great. It was just a shame to get to the checkout and see the very high postage. Looking forward to your next video though, woof woof!
I respect that, and I get that it won't be a good option for everyone. Getting the books you want is the main thing. I just wanted to do something different with a sponsored video, but honestly this was more hassle than it was worth and I'll just stay away from giving any kind of advice in future. It's all a learning curve to me, I'm not even one year deep yet, there's still this trial and error phase I can't seem to get right. Hope the future videos are a bit better mate. Thanks for watching.
@@MaddoggComics I’ll still be watching. I wouldn’t even say this is a bad video. I don’t expect every video to be for me. I hope organic price books get more popular and come over to the UK. I will keep an eye on their website though as some books are a lot easier to obtain from the states than here - War of the Realms I recently got from the states and it was cheaper than getting it here. Wish I’d been watching whale watch and I could have avoided that!
Hey Maddogg, thanks for the video and congrats for the channel. The problem is not shipping but the CUSTOMS FEES that you are facing if you buy overseas. maybe UK has a special agreement with USA, but I am based in Spain, and the situation is such in here. If you buy something from OPB, TFAW or Cheap Graphic Novels which are USA based companies, a single Omnibus could cost you at the end of the game about 70 % more of the initial price (shipping + Customs fees + Spanish VAT + internal shipping from DHL/UPS if you are also unlucky). I really would like to support small companies, but Amazon / Ebay are unbeatable. As an example, I just bought yesterday a new copy of The Exmachina Omnibus for 66 Euros from a third party UK seller in Amazon.com. These big companies have also agreements with local customs so you pay the whole sum when you actually buy the book, and it is delivered to your door without an extra cost. I confess that sometimes have asked some small companies to put a symbolic price for the value of the book to avoid customs fees... some of them say yes but most cases they say no. After Brexit, buying in the UK has become similarly difficult. I recently have found Archonia.com (based in Belgium) as an option for European customers (customs free!), so this could be the way to go... If anybody has any other suggestions, please share them !!. Cheers and good reading !!
Yeah, I realised after how impactful customs were when ordering overseas. I've kinda been blind to it here in the UK, so I apologise for that oversight. Hope some of the future videos are enjoyable though mate, and thanks for checking this out.
For the longest time i was buying from Amazon, but for the past year/year and a half its 90% Forbidden Planet from UK.. i live in Ireland. Two months ago i decided to do preorder on 34 omnis from FB. Just for fun i checked how much the same preorder would cost me on Amazon... difference was shocking.. 700 pounds less compare to Amazon. Also i feel like my preorders have better chance of actually being delivered to me - Amazon failed me on many occasions with preorders. prices on Organic Price Books looks really tempting , and i agree, if you can wait for your order and you order in bulk then its a really good option. Good video. Thanks MD :)
This video is going to be super helpful for me as ive never ordered from the eu or America before. Definitely a subject i haven't seen covered elsewhere. Thanks maddogg. How have you been Marcus? Ps i love your PJs. I am wearing the same pair but in blue as i speak😄
I hope so Stephen, I know in hindsight there's a few things I should have pointed out, so I need to improve on my scripting, but I just wanted to try and do something different with a sponsored video. But I'm glad you enjoyed it! I've been steady thanks mate, taking quite a bit of time to myself and trying not let the channel rule my life, how about yourself mate? :) Hope your PJ's were as comfy as mine! Haha!
@@MaddoggComics yeah ive been alright thanks for asking🙂. We been celebrating my moms birthday today. I love my PJs especially reading in them. We both have good taste😁 I think having a work life balance is the best for channel but most important yourself. This is your hobby at the end of the day and if you are no longer enjoying it then its not worth your time. Thanks for replying👍
Bro, I'm so touched that you'd think of me enough to get an extra copy of Usagi!!! 😍😍😍 Thank you so damn much bro, you are the fucking man! 👊🍻❤️ And great video Dogg! I'm definitely gonna check these guys out. I am hoping that if you're anything like me and usually get a good few books at a time, it will work out pretty comparable to buying from the UK. Especially if they have any of the more sought after books where the only way to get them in the UK is by overpaying on the aftermarket! Keep up the great work! That intro had me laughing out loud! 🤣👌
I appreciate you still checking it out Ben, thank you! I understand it's not for everyone, but hopefully in a few years OPB can start up in the UK and who knows what might happen :)
I understand it won't be for everyone, sorry about the postage costs Dawid, I just wanted try and do something different with a sponsorship video. Hopefully more options will become available in the future.
@@MaddoggComics Oh mate. No hard feelings. Keep doing your thing, because you're the best there is at what you do, and what you do is...very nice ;) As for me...I have accepted that I have a very expensive hobby for my third(ish) world country. Really thinking to move somewhere with better weather, lower shipping costs and with a less authoritarian politicians.
Congrats on the sponsorship!! I don't mind paying a bit more on shipping when that means I get books in a good condition delivered to me. There is one thing tho: how much would the shipment have been for you in the example you used? You save a nice amount of money on the books, but would you still save money when adding the shipment? Just wondering. If you would not save lots of money or you would even loose money after adding the shipment costs, I would maybe still order from them. Cause maybe they might still have books I can't find as easy in other places. They seem a viable option, but it still depends on how much the shipping costs would be. I don't want to take that much of a loss either, lol. So, do you remember how much the shipping costs would have been in your example? Anyway, congrats again and have a nice day, WOOF WOOF!
Wow the packaging is great and some fab books you got there Marcus. I pre ordered fate of the Phoenix from Amazon and they only just had it in stock for the first time after a month of the release date. I cancelled my order and went to wordery and it came the box was cut and open. Luckily they gave me 15% of my money back and i could keep the book which luckily wasn't too damaged apart from a tiny dent but the book is still in pretty decent condition. I swear its definitley getting harder to get books recently in the UK and another seller like organic books is much appreciated. I am going to share your video with the epic group.
I don't use Wordery much, so I'm sorry to hear you had that issue Stephen, hope the book is decent at least though mate! And thanks for the share, it does mean a lot, especially as this is all still a learning curve for me, but thank you for the support you've shown mate!
@@Xapi3 They are. Books are zero-rated. Assuming 1) the seller correctly deals with customs documents and 2) it is not a mixed order (meaning it only contains books and/or comics), you should not be charged. If you are, you can claim everything back-although it’s unlikely you’d get back the processing fee. (I’ve never to this day been charged.) Note this is not the case in the vast majority of EU countries, which do have VAT on books.
@@robertiles2717 As per my post elsewhere on this video, just make sure you also get paid/tracked shipping if you do order from the US. That might *not* be the default. (I think IST defaulted to USPS when I first ordered there. FedEx was cheaper and better, but had to be manually selected.)
@@CraigGrannell thanks mate, if I go down that route I’ll be sure to double check everything. Prices in U.K. just seem a little silly when you see such lower prices in U.S.
Woof Woof! I also recently started purchasing from the Us, specifically Instocktrades and I’m really happy with the way they’re packing the books. I will look what the shipping costs to Germany on OrganicPrizedBooks are but this video helped a lot!
Instocktrades is pretty decent, so I hope you managed to find some good books mate! It seems shipping costs have been an issue for some, so don't feel too bad if it's a bit steep, but if you need any help, just let me know, only a message away!
I got pretty excited about it and might still keep an eye out, but that 70$ cheapest shipping to Portugal for BERSERK DELUXE EDITION kind of destroyed my hopes xD
I didn't realise what the postage would be like to Portugal. I get that this video didn't stick the landing, so I apologise mate. Hope you can find Berserk soon!
@@MaddoggComics All good - you couldn't possibly know all countries' postage rates. Still a cool video for me as I'm always hustling for the best options - my quest shall go on!
Check out a company called Stackry. They will provide you a American PO then send the stuff to you at about 80% less. they charge $5.00 to consolidate. If you are shopping in the states well worth it.
I've always wanted to visit Norway! I hope you have as good of an experience as I did. I wasn't aware of Customs and stuff like that, which I apologise for, it's just not something I considered with me being from the UK, but I appreciate the support mate! Thank you
@@MaddoggComics hey man, thanks for the reply. Did you have to pay customs fees into the UK? Seems strange as books should be except from import tax and VAT by the FLORENCE AGREEMENT. Which should be international.
I typically use reedcomics the pricing isn’t bad but I usually see it as I’m paying for the packaging and fast delivery never really thought about overseas but maybe in the future I’d try it
@@RedRightStrawHat wow, I've had books take 10+ days to get unloaded from the 'pallet' and had to email for updates. I don't want to give them a bad image because the books have always been fairly priced and arrived in perfect condition, but I don't think I've had a quick service from them yet...
Reed is still probably the best in the UK, so I can't blame you for using them. I know postage is quite an issue from the US, but I just wanted try do something different with a sponsored video rather than just an unboxing haha. Hit me up if you have any more questions SCC!
I didn't check to New Zealand, but shipping is unfortunately something that I can't control. I just wanted do something a bit different with these type of videos, but obviously that was a mistake. I'll just kinda steer clear in future.
@@MaddoggComics Nah mate, the video was all good, don't get discouraged - I was just saying what it was like based on personal experience, I checked them out based on your Whale Watch video for March, it just wasn't a viable option.
I'm sorry if it's not what you were expecting mate. I was grateful to have a company want to sponsor the channel, but at the same time I wanted to create a video that wasn't just an unboxing or gloating about what I'd received. It's all still new to me really, just learning what works and what doesn't.
I get that I dropped the ball with this one, Paul. But with there being so many different countries, I didn't want the video to be unnecessarily longer looking at every country, thinking that if people were interested they'd be able to see it on the website themselves. I just wanted do something different with a sponsored video, rather than just bragging about what I got sent to me. I get that I just didn't stick the landing with this one, sometimes ideas are better only as ideas, but I know for next time. Thanks for giving it a watch Paul.
@@MaddoggComics I used cheap comics on your recommendation, so thanks for that. Highly recommended for their sales section but anything else (OOP) is a bit expensive.
Interesting and worth checking out but I'm likely to stick to UK companies and especially those that help local stores like hive.co.uk; their prices are pretty decent too.
I appreciate you checking it out mate! I understand it won't be for everyone but just hope you manage get the books you want! Thanks for watching the video mate! WOOF WOOF! 🐶
Great video. I still haven't placed my order yet. Il need to ask them how it works with preorders and if he will hold books back to ship in 1 shipment. I'm sure he would. The JP seems very reasonable
Thanks for checking it out, Phil! I get that shipping is still quite an issue, probably should have addressed it better in the video, it's still a bit of a learning curve for me haha. But JP has been nothing but helpful to me, so I'd definitely recommend contacting them and I'm sure they'd be able to help! Thanks for watching the video mate!
Hold on hold on hold on people want to complain about a plug maaaaaaaaaan what ever. Theres other youtubers that plug there comic places anyone has anything to say what ever. Brother do what you do they want to complain apparently they dont know how things run. Content is solid do what you do you cant please everyone. But you do have supporters regardless.😁
Thank you mate! I appreciate the support, it just seems this was one of those videos that wasn't for everybody. I'm just glad I did it Maddoggy Style, didn't wanna just brag about what I got sent haha. You've been there for me from day one mate, and I'll always remember it, thank you.
You have to order a lot of books to make shipping to the UK worst the price; perhaps 4 or 5 in one go. Unless you're doing that, it is far more expensive than Forbidden Planet or Amazon. Not good value for money.
I respect that, Dorian. I get that it won't be the best option for everyone. Me personally, and for a few others, 4-5 books maybe more, is standard for a month, so who knows. I just wanted to try and do something different with these type of videos, rather than just flexing what I got sent. It's still a learning phase for me, so I'll just take this one on the chin and know for future.
@@MaddoggComics Certainly not a criticism of you or the channel, Marcus, just offering up what I'd found when looking into OPB. Keep doing what you're doing; you're a good guy making entertaining videos, and it's really great to have another perspective from a UK collector.
I hate you - you got the Usagi Yojimbo - crying into my beer. I will check out your brand new sponsor. Keep up the good work - but I still hate you LOL.
Haha, if it makes you feel better, Jeff, I hate myself too! The Usagi just made the hate less intense on myself haha! Hope you find some books you like mate, and thank you for checking out the video! :)
I'm with you on this, pre-ordering is the way to go. I'm working with DCBS (and I noticed @joakimcomicscenter is doing the same) and frankly couldn't be happier. Except for the odd time when they don't fulfill the preorder most of the time I'm getting all the books I want without a problem (and only 4% customs for books in Spain). I ordered for the first time from organicpriced books recently too, that should be with me soon, and great news they're coming to Europe!
I'm not sure why people were hating on you for this video. I'm American, and I still found it interesting. Don't listen to the trolls, man. Your videos are gold.
Thank you Hamza, it means a lot. Just need to keep reminding myself not everything I do will be for everyone, but I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching the video mate! WOOF WOOF! 🐶
All the book reviewers in RUclips showing off their shiny Usagi Yojimbo book and they are all from OPB. Bit weird havent seen this book any other LCS. I am hardcover fan and don’t care about signed copy. Hate dark horse is creating unnecessary FOMO.
🐶 WOOF WOOF! This video was only possible thanks to our amazing sponsor: OrganicPricedBooks!
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May be a bit different than what I normally do, but I didn't just want to do a standard unboxing/promotion, I wanted to answer a question I often get asked about buying your comics from America!
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Hope you all enjoy it! I've taken a bit of a social media break to get my head right, but I'm still working on the content! If you like this, give it a thumbs up, subscribe if you're new, and share where you can! Should have a Where To Start out next, but until then, stay Mad Doggs! WOOF WOOF! 🐶
That intro! Well worth the six hours of editing.
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I'm glad you liked it mate! Legit, I wanted to do adverts when I did the news segment. Something like Pisswasser from GTA IV haha. I appreciate you checking the video out mate, lets have a catch up soon!
Loved the intro haha, great to see your channel growing.
Glad you liked it, Zak! Thank you for always supporting the channel!
That intro was fantastic. Seriously. I love you talking to yourself.
Thank you mate :) Glad it paid off haha, I was a bit unsure if it would stick the landing :P
An awesome video as per usual, Marcus. 😆👍👍
I'll definitely be checking out Organic Priced Books as soon as humanly possible. ☺👌
Cheers to you, my man! 🍻
Would be amazing if OPB did come across to the UK and provided some real competition with competitive pricing in the UK, it is just too expensive right now being a UK collector. Paying £77 upwards per omnibus as standard is a lot of money, hopefully they'd be able to offer they same level of service and similar pricing over here! Great vid.
I hope so too mate! The company (kinda like my channel) is only just starting, so I think it's definitely worth watching this space and seeing what happens! I appreciate you checking out the video Nik!
WOOF WOOF! Loved the intro! I will make sure to check them out when I order big.
Thank you mate! I worked on it for about 6 hours haha! But I appreciate that mate, I hope it's a good option for you to use and you can get some decent books! Hope you're enjoying the Invincible series too!
Hmm, wasn't feeling that video Markus. Don't get me wrong, I'm very happy for your sponsor and taking your channel to the next step but I think this was kinda weird and still missing some points. I would've liked if you could at least show the shipping cost. For the same books at 210$, shipping would've cost 111$, putting it at a total of 321$ . I was playing around a bit and three 125$ cover price books plus shipping would've cost me 344$, ordering at my LCS would cost the same. Same books at IST plus shipping 266$. And that is excluding Import +Tax + Handling Fees from the carrier.
Packaging and delivery is a weird thing, I've never heard of anyone sending a book back to amazon 3-4 times (Not saying people didn't had to do that, just saying I've never heard of it.). I've ordered for years from Amazon and when a book was slightly damaged you either get a huge discount or a replacement immediately.
And what IF a book is damaged or just needs to be replaced? How are replacements handled? Would be interesting to know cause that is one of my main regards ordering from the US. One thing that OPB seems to be good at is stock, service(which is very rare these days) and JP seems like a nice guy. I know that they can't do anything regarding the shipping cost but sadly for me at least, the only place ordering from in the US seems to be IST. If he does open a shop in the EU/UK though, I'm probably gonna be customer! This wasn't a hate comment, I appreciate the info, just thought I give my two cents. Very happy to see your channel growth 📈 especially as a day one viewer
I know you've been here from day one Johnny, and I've always valued your feedback. I think with this one, I just missed the mark (evident in multiple feeling the need to spam me on my personal Facebook and Instagram).
Legit, I just wanted to try and do something different. I didn't want to just do a standard 'Hey, look what I got from my sponsor', I'd feel like I'm just bragging about my success, rather than giving anything of value, so I tried this idea. I get that not everything is gonna' stick the landing, but I'll learn for next time and maybe just play it a bit safe. But I appreciate your comment mate, hopefully future videos will be a bit more up your street.
@@MaddoggComics Appreciate the answer. Wasn't trying to dismisse the idea of the video. Keep up the good work
Another thing to consider is duties and taxes. Each country has there exception limit and when you order the books from the us taxes are t charged and your rolling the dice with on if they will let it by. In Canada fedex charges $10 for acting as my broker in the Uk I’m guess it will be £5-8. In Canada there are sources to get books cheaper than importing from the us but for OOP books organic priced books and IST are the way to go. After shipping and duties you will get the books for about 20% off which is good for an OOP book.
The real problem,buying outside from EU,is the costume fees that are charged.
I get that I didn't factor that in, bit blind to it here in the UK. I just wanted try and do something more with a sponsored video, but not everything will stick the landing. Just gonna' try and improve in future.
WOOF WOOF, congrats on the sponsor! Hope both you and OPB will grow even more this year
Thank you John, I appreciate you checking it out and just hope you liked the video!
While the cost of books is cheaper due to the dollar to pound conversion, cost of shipping is definitely something that shouldn't be shrugged off since OPB's cost of shipping does increase with the number of books you buy opposed to FP's flat rate fee of £5.50.
Take your example of the two Star Wars omnibus, $135 + its $66.88 for shipping to the UK making its $201.88 or £146.45 total cost vs FP total cost including shipping of £135.23 and if I order more books from FP the cost of shipping doesn't increase. So as it stands Booksetc and Speedyhen still reign in terms of cost and shipping. I personally won't be using the service but if in the future JP can open a warehouse in the UK or reduce shipping costs in the interim, I will consider it as I do like the look of his website and his communication on the facebook groups is really good and the fact he carries extra stock.
However I can't speak for other European countries but looking at FP's shipping to the EU it might be worth using OPB and might be marginally cheaper. Great video otherwise Marcus!
Yeah, I understand that and I get that it is off putting for international buyers. I dunno, I just wanted try something different than just a simple unboxing video, but it's all a learning curve, the channel is still very much in it's infancy, so I'll just learn from it moving forward. Glad you still enjoyed it overall James, and I appreciate you checking it out!
Great video. I'm a new sub after I saw you on one of Omar's shows. Great work mate!
Thank you Ben, I just hope the future videos deliver too! Thank you for the support!
Informative video! I usually avoid importing as shipping fees often cancel out and savings to be had. But it can be useful as a last resort to get a hard to find book. I just got a bunch of OOP BPRD books from the States, which have vanished in the UK.
Congrats on the sponsorship!
Great vid, MD. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it, Chris, and I hope it was helpful! Thanks for watching the video mate! WOOF WOOF! 🐶
Thanks for the video, very informative and I loved the promo at the beginning. I live in Australia, so I will probably have to check how shipping prices change for the different location, but you've convinced me to look into it properly.
Thank you, Hamish! With them just starting up, I realise that postage may be a bit steep, but I know JP is always looking for new ways to help the customer. So hopefully this is just the start of big things for the company. Thank you for watching though mate, and for the support!
Is it me or did you go through the whole 'postage' section without mentioning the actual cost of the postage to the UK?
In my experience each imported package can pick up a customs handling fee, even though there is no import tax payable.
Does OPB put the appropriate commodity codes etc on the outside of the box?
Yeah, postage costs were left out from the US. For me to get 1 book delivered to the UK it was $57. Two books was then $79, with three books taking it over $100.
Definitely not saving money to add more books. I’d rather stick with Amazon Prime and use that postage money to get another book or two! Plus I’ve not had any issues with their shipping yet.
However for some rare books I think it could be easier to get them from the states. There shouldn’t be customs charges as books are exempt, but that’s relying on the company to do all the correct documentation.
I just wanted to try and do something different with a sponsored video. I didn't just want it to be a standard 'Look what I got given', but sometimes you try things that just don't work, such as this one. At the end of the day, people can spend their money the way they want to, and I respect where ever they choose to buy from. I'm just a dude making RUclips videos in his spare room. I wouldn't listen to me.
@@MaddoggComics There's really nothing wrong with being sponsored, or about talking well about a company with which you have a personal relationship.
I think problems arise when you present the video as an in depth overview, and then leave out crucial information - like how much it costs, because as soon as you do, it will seem like you are not being genuine with you audience.
You could have concluded with something like;
Do you live in america? Use OPB
Are you a UK collector happy to pay a premium for availability guarantees and amazing packaging? Use OPB
Do you live somewhere it is difficult to get access to these books? Use OPB
Have you been let down too many times by pre-orders that aren't fulfilled? Consider using OPB
Are you trying to maximise your money for books and on a budget? OPB is probably not for you.
I just wanted to say - the video was entertaining and I think everyone appreciates you were trying something new. Don't let the comments section dent your enthusiasm.
Im living in Germany and I‘d pay at least 50$ shipping costs
Unfortunately postage to the UK will still be very high. The price goes up per book added rather than it being a one postage costs covers all. Overseas can be great for getting some of the rare books.
For me, I’ve had no issue with getting books through Amazon. Having Prime also makes this a no brainier. I can always complain and get a discount/replacement as other comments have said. If I don’t use Amazon I do like Reed Comics.
Shame about the postage costs from Organic as their site and selection of books is great. It was just a shame to get to the checkout and see the very high postage.
Looking forward to your next video though, woof woof!
I respect that, and I get that it won't be a good option for everyone. Getting the books you want is the main thing. I just wanted to do something different with a sponsored video, but honestly this was more hassle than it was worth and I'll just stay away from giving any kind of advice in future. It's all a learning curve to me, I'm not even one year deep yet, there's still this trial and error phase I can't seem to get right. Hope the future videos are a bit better mate. Thanks for watching.
@@MaddoggComics I’ll still be watching. I wouldn’t even say this is a bad video. I don’t expect every video to be for me. I hope organic price books get more popular and come over to the UK. I will keep an eye on their website though as some books are a lot easier to obtain from the states than here - War of the Realms I recently got from the states and it was cheaper than getting it here.
Wish I’d been watching whale watch and I could have avoided that!
Hey Maddogg, thanks for the video and congrats for the channel. The problem is not shipping but the CUSTOMS FEES that you are facing if you buy overseas. maybe UK has a special agreement with USA, but I am based in Spain, and the situation is such in here. If you buy something from OPB, TFAW or Cheap Graphic Novels which are USA based companies, a single Omnibus could cost you at the end of the game about 70 % more of the initial price (shipping + Customs fees + Spanish VAT + internal shipping from DHL/UPS if you are also unlucky). I really would like to support small companies, but Amazon / Ebay are unbeatable. As an example, I just bought yesterday a new copy of The Exmachina Omnibus for 66 Euros from a third party UK seller in Amazon.com. These big companies have also agreements with local customs so you pay the whole sum when you actually buy the book, and it is delivered to your door without an extra cost. I confess that sometimes have asked some small companies to put a symbolic price for the value of the book to avoid customs fees... some of them say yes but most cases they say no. After Brexit, buying in the UK has become similarly difficult. I recently have found Archonia.com (based in Belgium) as an option for European customers (customs free!), so this could be the way to go... If anybody has any other suggestions, please share them !!. Cheers and good reading !!
Yeah, I realised after how impactful customs were when ordering overseas. I've kinda been blind to it here in the UK, so I apologise for that oversight. Hope some of the future videos are enjoyable though mate, and thanks for checking this out.
For the longest time i was buying from Amazon, but for the past year/year and a half its 90% Forbidden Planet from UK.. i live in Ireland. Two months ago i decided to do preorder on 34 omnis from FB. Just for fun i checked how much the same preorder would cost me on Amazon... difference was shocking.. 700 pounds less compare to Amazon. Also i feel like my preorders have better chance of actually being delivered to me - Amazon failed me on many occasions with preorders. prices on Organic Price Books looks really tempting , and i agree, if you can wait for your order and you order in bulk then its a really good option. Good video. Thanks MD :)
This video is going to be super helpful for me as ive never ordered from the eu or America before. Definitely a subject i haven't seen covered elsewhere. Thanks maddogg.
How have you been Marcus?
Ps i love your PJs. I am wearing the same pair but in blue as i speak😄
I hope so Stephen, I know in hindsight there's a few things I should have pointed out, so I need to improve on my scripting, but I just wanted to try and do something different with a sponsored video. But I'm glad you enjoyed it! I've been steady thanks mate, taking quite a bit of time to myself and trying not let the channel rule my life, how about yourself mate? :) Hope your PJ's were as comfy as mine! Haha!
@@MaddoggComics yeah ive been alright thanks for asking🙂. We been celebrating my moms birthday today. I love my PJs especially reading in them. We both have good taste😁
I think having a work life balance is the best for channel but most important yourself. This is your hobby at the end of the day and if you are no longer enjoying it then its not worth your time. Thanks for replying👍
Bro, I'm so touched that you'd think of me enough to get an extra copy of Usagi!!! 😍😍😍
Thank you so damn much bro, you are the fucking man! 👊🍻❤️
And great video Dogg! I'm definitely gonna check these guys out. I am hoping that if you're anything like me and usually get a good few books at a time, it will work out pretty comparable to buying from the UK. Especially if they have any of the more sought after books where the only way to get them in the UK is by overpaying on the aftermarket!
Keep up the great work! That intro had me laughing out loud! 🤣👌
Interesting video dude. I won’t be ordering from them as prefer to use local uk companies for my books.
I appreciate you still checking it out Ben, thank you! I understand it's not for everyone, but hopefully in a few years OPB can start up in the UK and who knows what might happen :)
That would be great. Apologies my initial
Comment came across a bit blunt.. loving the content dude
I’m in the U.S., Ever since the pandemic I pre order months ahead of time. Missed out on a few and learned my lesson.
I had hope, but yet again it was extinguished. $ 23 for shipping is too much and ordering couple of omnis is even making the cost higher :(
I understand it won't be for everyone, sorry about the postage costs Dawid, I just wanted try and do something different with a sponsorship video. Hopefully more options will become available in the future.
@@MaddoggComics Oh mate. No hard feelings. Keep doing your thing, because you're the best there is at what you do, and what you do is...very nice ;)
As for me...I have accepted that I have a very expensive hobby for my third(ish) world country. Really thinking to move somewhere with better weather, lower shipping costs and with a less authoritarian politicians.
I‘m paying at least 50$
OPB's customer service is amazing as well.
Congrats on the sponsorship!!
I don't mind paying a bit more on shipping when that means I get books in a good condition delivered to me.
There is one thing tho: how much would the shipment have been for you in the example you used? You save a nice amount of money on the books, but would you still save money when adding the shipment? Just wondering.
If you would not save lots of money or you would even loose money after adding the shipment costs, I would maybe still order from them. Cause maybe they might still have books I can't find as easy in other places.
They seem a viable option, but it still depends on how much the shipping costs would be. I don't want to take that much of a loss either, lol.
So, do you remember how much the shipping costs would have been in your example?
Anyway, congrats again and have a nice day, WOOF WOOF!
that opening. amazing. now to see more of the agitated puppy
Thank you mate, it took me about 6 hours to do haha! I've heard the Agitated Puppy is looking for a new internship haha :P
@@MaddoggComics i'm looking for interns, can the Agitated Puppy draw up house plans haha
Wow the packaging is great and some fab books you got there Marcus. I pre ordered fate of the Phoenix from Amazon and they only just had it in stock for the first time after a month of the release date. I cancelled my order and went to wordery and it came the box was cut and open. Luckily they gave me 15% of my money back and i could keep the book which luckily wasn't too damaged apart from a tiny dent but the book is still in pretty decent condition. I swear its definitley getting harder to get books recently in the UK and another seller like organic books is much appreciated.
I am going to share your video with the epic group.
I don't use Wordery much, so I'm sorry to hear you had that issue Stephen, hope the book is decent at least though mate! And thanks for the share, it does mean a lot, especially as this is all still a learning curve for me, but thank you for the support you've shown mate!
@@MaddoggComics anytime Marcus. Im more than happy to share your channel . You've done a great job👍
🤔...Interesting to know...🤘🏼💯✔️
ROFL. Best affiliate sponsor segment ever. Keep up the awesome, mate. Woof woof
Glad you enjoyed it mate! Took me about 6 hours to do haha! Hope you liked the video, thank you for giving it a watch mate :)
Always tempted to order from U.S. but always been worried about being hit with that customs bill 😬. Great vid 👍🏻
I think books are exempt from customs at least in the UK
@@Xapi3 They are. Books are zero-rated. Assuming 1) the seller correctly deals with customs documents and 2) it is not a mixed order (meaning it only contains books and/or comics), you should not be charged. If you are, you can claim everything back-although it’s unlikely you’d get back the processing fee. (I’ve never to this day been charged.)
Note this is not the case in the vast majority of EU countries, which do have VAT on books.
@@CraigGrannell this changes everything haha thanks!
@@robertiles2717 As per my post elsewhere on this video, just make sure you also get paid/tracked shipping if you do order from the US. That might *not* be the default. (I think IST defaulted to USPS when I first ordered there. FedEx was cheaper and better, but had to be manually selected.)
@@CraigGrannell thanks mate, if I go down that route I’ll be sure to double check everything. Prices in U.K. just seem a little silly when you see such lower prices in U.S.
Woof Woof!
I also recently started purchasing from the Us, specifically Instocktrades and I’m really happy with the way they’re packing the books.
I will look what the shipping costs to Germany on OrganicPrizedBooks are but this video helped a lot!
Instocktrades is pretty decent, so I hope you managed to find some good books mate! It seems shipping costs have been an issue for some, so don't feel too bad if it's a bit steep, but if you need any help, just let me know, only a message away!
I got pretty excited about it and might still keep an eye out, but that 70$ cheapest shipping to Portugal for BERSERK DELUXE EDITION kind of destroyed my hopes xD
I didn't realise what the postage would be like to Portugal. I get that this video didn't stick the landing, so I apologise mate. Hope you can find Berserk soon!
@@MaddoggComics All good - you couldn't possibly know all countries' postage rates. Still a cool video for me as I'm always hustling for the best options - my quest shall go on!
Check out a company called Stackry. They will provide you a American PO then send the stuff to you at about 80% less. they charge $5.00 to consolidate. If you are shopping in the states well worth it.
just did so myself as a Norwegian collector, curios to see what will happen, when they arrive etc.
Thanks for cheking it out
I've always wanted to visit Norway! I hope you have as good of an experience as I did. I wasn't aware of Customs and stuff like that, which I apologise for, it's just not something I considered with me being from the UK, but I appreciate the support mate! Thank you
@@MaddoggComics hey man, thanks for the reply. Did you have to pay customs fees into the UK? Seems strange as books should be except from import tax and VAT by the FLORENCE AGREEMENT. Which should be international.
I typically use reedcomics the pricing isn’t bad but I usually see it as I’m paying for the packaging and fast delivery never really thought about overseas but maybe in the future I’d try it
You get fast delivery from Reed? Erm - what?
@@andeh37 yeah it takes two days every time
@@RedRightStrawHat wow, I've had books take 10+ days to get unloaded from the 'pallet' and had to email for updates. I don't want to give them a bad image because the books have always been fairly priced and arrived in perfect condition, but I don't think I've had a quick service from them yet...
@@andeh37 maybe it’s down to what they already have in stock I’m not sure
Reed is still probably the best in the UK, so I can't blame you for using them. I know postage is quite an issue from the US, but I just wanted try do something different with a sponsored video rather than just an unboxing haha. Hit me up if you have any more questions SCC!
Organic priced books shipping was triple the price of the books to NZ
I didn't check to New Zealand, but shipping is unfortunately something that I can't control. I just wanted do something a bit different with these type of videos, but obviously that was a mistake. I'll just kinda steer clear in future.
@@MaddoggComics Nah mate, the video was all good, don't get discouraged - I was just saying what it was like based on personal experience, I checked them out based on your Whale Watch video for March, it just wasn't a viable option.
I know yoúre in quarantine and it´s miles in between us, but i still think yoúve caught something from me! x)
Is that what I feel in my chest when I mention manga?!?!?! I wish I knew haha! Thanks for watching the video mate!
@@MaddoggComics yeah that's how passion feels, haha
I was not expecting to get hit with a stealth ad from a Maddogg video
Same here:-(
I'm sorry if it's not what you were expecting mate. I was grateful to have a company want to sponsor the channel, but at the same time I wanted to create a video that wasn't just an unboxing or gloating about what I'd received. It's all still new to me really, just learning what works and what doesn't.
Waited for the postage section for some comparisons and nothing, straight onto the next section. That didn't seem right?
I get that I dropped the ball with this one, Paul. But with there being so many different countries, I didn't want the video to be unnecessarily longer looking at every country, thinking that if people were interested they'd be able to see it on the website themselves. I just wanted do something different with a sponsored video, rather than just bragging about what I got sent to me. I get that I just didn't stick the landing with this one, sometimes ideas are better only as ideas, but I know for next time. Thanks for giving it a watch Paul.
@@MaddoggComics I used cheap comics on your recommendation, so thanks for that. Highly recommended for their sales section but anything else (OOP) is a bit expensive.
Interesting and worth checking out but I'm likely to stick to UK companies and especially those that help local stores like hive.co.uk; their prices are pretty decent too.
I appreciate you checking it out mate! I understand it won't be for everyone but just hope you manage get the books you want! Thanks for watching the video mate! WOOF WOOF! 🐶
Great video. I still haven't placed my order yet. Il need to ask them how it works with preorders and if he will hold books back to ship in 1 shipment. I'm sure he would. The JP seems very reasonable
Thanks for checking it out, Phil! I get that shipping is still quite an issue, probably should have addressed it better in the video, it's still a bit of a learning curve for me haha. But JP has been nothing but helpful to me, so I'd definitely recommend contacting them and I'm sure they'd be able to help! Thanks for watching the video mate!
Hold on hold on hold on people want to complain about a plug maaaaaaaaaan what ever. Theres other youtubers that plug there comic places anyone has anything to say what ever. Brother do what you do they want to complain apparently they dont know how things run. Content is solid do what you do you cant please everyone. But you do have supporters regardless.😁
Thank you mate! I appreciate the support, it just seems this was one of those videos that wasn't for everybody. I'm just glad I did it Maddoggy Style, didn't wanna just brag about what I got sent haha. You've been there for me from day one mate, and I'll always remember it, thank you.
You have to order a lot of books to make shipping to the UK worst the price; perhaps 4 or 5 in one go. Unless you're doing that, it is far more expensive than Forbidden Planet or Amazon. Not good value for money.
I respect that, Dorian. I get that it won't be the best option for everyone. Me personally, and for a few others, 4-5 books maybe more, is standard for a month, so who knows. I just wanted to try and do something different with these type of videos, rather than just flexing what I got sent. It's still a learning phase for me, so I'll just take this one on the chin and know for future.
@@MaddoggComics Certainly not a criticism of you or the channel, Marcus, just offering up what I'd found when looking into OPB. Keep doing what you're doing; you're a good guy making entertaining videos, and it's really great to have another perspective from a UK collector.
I hate you - you got the Usagi Yojimbo - crying into my beer. I will check out your brand new sponsor. Keep up the good work - but I still hate you LOL.
Haha, if it makes you feel better, Jeff, I hate myself too! The Usagi just made the hate less intense on myself haha! Hope you find some books you like mate, and thank you for checking out the video! :)
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I appreciate it mate! WOOF WOOF!
I'm with you on this, pre-ordering is the way to go. I'm working with DCBS (and I noticed @joakimcomicscenter is doing the same) and frankly couldn't be happier. Except for the odd time when they don't fulfill the preorder most of the time I'm getting all the books I want without a problem (and only 4% customs for books in Spain). I ordered for the first time from organicpriced books recently too, that should be with me soon, and great news they're coming to Europe!
I'm not sure why people were hating on you for this video. I'm American, and I still found it interesting. Don't listen to the trolls, man. Your videos are gold.
Thank you Hamza, it means a lot. Just need to keep reminding myself not everything I do will be for everyone, but I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching the video mate! WOOF WOOF! 🐶
All the book reviewers in RUclips showing off their shiny Usagi Yojimbo book and they are all from OPB. Bit weird havent seen this book any other LCS. I am hardcover fan and don’t care about signed copy. Hate dark horse is creating unnecessary FOMO.
The dude has skills haha. But yeah, I wish they'd just do a nice non-limited run so I could get them all. Hope you manage to find one mate.
Maddogg woke up and chose chaos
Haha, and Chaos is what I got indeed Bernie!
Damn that voice typo usagi yojimbo
Yeah, my stutter has been playing up a bit last couple times filming, have to just try my best in the editing haha
I just wasted 16:49 of my time. I want a refund.
Can't please everyone 🤷♂️