you need to get that stuff fire proofed.
that way if your house burns down, you wont loose those

 

BBTS vs TFSource

Price:
TFSource
Pepsi Prime, $52.99 (pre-order price "mint box")
Galvatron, $67.99 (pre-order price "mint box")
Shipping: $6 for the first figure, $2 for each additional figure

BBTS:
Pepsi Prime, $59.99 (+$2 collectors grade)
Galvatron, $77.99 (+$2 collectors grade)
Shipping: pending pile of loot, combined, around $12

Advantage: TFSource


Packaging:
From what I've seen, both BBTS and TFSource do not skimp on the wrapping. Here's an example of TFSource's work.




All boxes came bundled in bubble wrap, surrounded by paper. Each TF is individually wrapped in a thick tissue like paper. It feels like silk, but you can't see though it. BBTS offers mylar bags, which is a huge + for long term protection.

TIE. BBTS offers mylar bags, TFSource charged much less for shipping


Speed:
BBTS is on top of the Takara food chain. Not only do they get first shipments, they rush deliver it to their warehouse. BBTS is always the 1st to have stock.

TFSource is a bit lower on the food chain. Because of the holidays, Takara was closed from December 29th till January 3rd. January 4th the Pepsi Primes left Japan.

Most BBTS customers had a Pepsi Prime in their hands while TFSource's was still on a plane.

Advantage: BBTS


Misc:
TFSource included a FREE World's Smallest Transformer with my order. I have no idea who's in the box, because it's still factory sealed.

BBTS ... well ... yea.

Advantage: TFSource


Conclusion
Both companies offers flawless toys. TFSource's "Mint Box" and BBTS' "Collectors Grade" are both C10. BBTS is much quicker than TFSource, but TFSource offers better upfront pricing and cheaper shipping. The entire TFS order was $129 shipped, BBTS was around $154.

If you can wait a week longer, TFSource is the store of choice.

 

Awesome guide...doesn't TFSource charge you right away for preorders though?

 

OOPS. I totally forgot about that.

I can't tell if that's a + or a - though. :thinking:



my pepsi prime and galvatron are paid for, my brother has his on a pending CC statement.

 

Powermaster Prime arrived today. I'm so happy to have the TRU reissue mess finished. :hsd:

 

I've had my Pepsi Prime and Galvatron for a week and a half already.

Advantage: Hambone :run:

 

:lmao: ... you suck so badly.

 

Me Too!

 

I've lost interest in my TFC's. :happysad:

 

sell me your Soundwave