📜 ed2kidz.com – Collector’s Guidebook

 

First-Time Purchase Guide – Shopping Policy

If you are buying a collectible figure GK statue for the first time or starting to collect your favorite anime characters, please read the following guide to help you understand the collectibles and shopping process.

 

What is GK Statue 🎎?

GK is the abbreviation of Garage Kits/ガレージキット usually means the original figures made by the designer. The main material is the resin, a material that can perfectly present the details. So, statues made with this material have become the collectors’ preference. 

 

Understanding Product Statuses

 

🦉 Early Bird

  🔹 Privilege: Exclusive early access to priority reservation for unreleased prototypes

  🔹 Advantage: First-access reservations with the lowest deposit rates + pre-sale promotion/exclusive bonus (if any)

📌 Notes:

The full payment is usually TBD (to be decided), final specifications and pricing will be updated pending official confirmation by the manufacturer/studio.

 

⏱️ Pre-order

  🔹 Payment: Pay in Full/Plan or Deposit

  🔹 Priority: Publicly available for pre-purchase item to ensure you can secure your piece & price before the product is officially released

  ❣️ Particularly important for limited edition release items, as they may probably presell out of an item before release

📌 Notes:

The manufacturer/studio reserves the right to adjust production quantities without notice, potentially reducing or canceling your order entirely.

 

⛔ Pre-order Closed & 📫️ Post-Order Stock

  🔹 Availability Statuses: 

      🟢 Orderable – non-immediate shipping

      🟡 Contact for a quote – prices may fluctuate due to market influences

      🔴 Out of Stock – join waitlist available

 

🎉 Released & 📦️ Ready to Ship

  🔹 Availability Statuses: 

      🟢 Instock – items are ready to ship

      🟡 Contact for a quote – prices may fluctuate due to market influences

      🔴 Out of Stock – join waitlist available

 

🛑 Out-of-Print & ♻️ Re-Sale

  🔹 Characteristics: Discontinued by manufacturer/studio

  🔹 Available: Via secondary market resale; prices may vary according to the market conditions

  🔎 Product Wanted: Commission us hunt for rare collectible resale pieces and provide condition reports + secondary market-price quotes

📌 Notes:

All resale items are final sale due to rarity; secondary market sourcing may include display sample or pre-owned (tag marked).

 

📅 Release Date Notice

  🔹 All release dates are estimates only and not guaranteed, subject to change without notice. These estimates are based on the best information that we have available at the time.

  🔹 These changes are beyond our control and due to the discretion of our manufacturer/studio.

  🔹 Our shipping date might differ to the release date from the manufacturer/studio, please consider shipping duration for the products to arrive at our warehouse.

  🔹 We shall not be liable for delays caused by force majeure events including but not limited to production issues, customs delays, or logistical disruptions.

📌 Notes: Due to the fact that pre-order product arrival dates are estimates only and can be affected by events beyond our control, we do not recommend purchasing pre-order products for time-sensitive occasions (e.g., birthdays).

Purchase Journey

 

👣 Step-by-Step Ordering

🔹 For Early Bird/Pre-order:

  1. Pick your favorite collectible.
  2. Select [Full/Plan] or [Deposit] and click [PRE-ORDER] then enter the checkout process via the shopping cart.
  3. Fill in the accurate shipping details during checkout.
  4. Recommended choose [PayPal Reference Transactions] payment to auto-complete the order.
  5. We’ll notify you for final payment and confirm the shipping fees when your order is ready to ship.
  6. Complete the payment for balance and freight @10-day window, then wait for the package to arrive.

🔹 For Pre-order Closed/Released:

  1. Pick your favorite collectible again.
  2. Select options and click [ADD TO CART] then enter the checkout process via the shopping cart.
  3. Fill in the accurate shipping details during checkout.
  4. Choose your preferred payment option to complete the order.
  5. We shall contact you to confirm the shipping fees when your order is ready to ship.
  6. Complete the payment for freight @21-day window, then wait for the package to arrive.

 

🏷️ Price Protection

🔹 Pre-Order Price – Protected
Your purchase price is locked-in at checkout, unaffected by future market price increases – applies to both full payments and deposits.

🔹 Standard Price – Unprotected
All non-pre-order items are subject to current market prices at time of purchase, which may fluctuate based on market conditions.

 

🛎️ Early Bird/Pre-order Completion Protocol

When your collectible is officially released by the manufacturer/studio, here’s what happens next:

🔹 ED2K collects final payments on behalf of manufacturer/studio

🔹 We’ll contact you 3+ times within 10 days via email/on-site chat

🔹 Order validity confirmed upon full balance payment

🔹 Failure to respond within 10 days will lead to automatic order cancellation.

When your collectible’s pre-release notification arrives, you’ll need to:

🔹 Confirm shipping and insurance preferences ✓

🔹 Verify customs documentation (if needed) ✓

🔹 Finalize remaining balance and freight payment ✓

🔒 Secure your pre-order with an extended 10-day payment window after initial notification.

 

🔔 Order Fulfillment

Shipping process for all types of orders

🔹 ED2K facilitates logistics after:
      ✅ Shipping method selection
      ✅ Freight payment completion

🔹 Warehouse arrival notifications include:

      🎫 Final shipping invoice

      📩 3+ payment reminders

      ⌛️ 10-day payment window for [early bird/pre-order]

      ⏳️ 21-day payment window for [Released]

⚠️ Unclaimed/unpaid orders after deadline will be canceled without refund!

 

📢 Payment Reminder & Consequences

We will notify you at least 3 times via your registered email/on-site chat during the payment period.

If the balance + freight remain unpaid after this period:

❌️ Your order(s) will be automatically canceled.

❌️ All payment (deposit/full payment/payment-plan) become non-refundable.

🌸 Protip: For your safety, set final-payment windows calendar reminders for early bird/pre-order based on the release date!

📌 Notes:

Contact us if you encounter payment issues (e.g., bank delays). Uncompleted orders will cause the deposit/full payment/payment-plan to be forfeited as the cancellation fee by the manufacturer/studio.

 

💳 Critical Payment Terms

Payment TypeRefundabilityConditions
DepositNon-refundable*Secure the Piece & Price
Full Payment/Payment-planNon-refundable*/Partial Refund**Priority Secured, Koins Rewards, Convenient, Compensation Coupon***

⚠️ Key Notes:

*The deposit/full payment/payment-plan secures your production slot and is non-refundable and non-transferable, as the manufacturer/studio commits resources upon reservation – regardless of final payment completion.

**Max 60% if canceled before production, and all payments become non-refundable after production commences.

***In the following exceptional cases, both deposits and full payments are eligible for a 100% refund:

1️⃣ Production Cancellation – If the pre-order quantity fails to meet the minimum production threshold.

2️⃣ Studio Bankruptcy – If the manufacturer becomes insolvent and cannot fulfill orders or issue refunds.

Our Guarantee:

  • We will cover all financial losses in these scenarios.
  • For full payment customers, we additionally provide store coupon compensation as goodwill.

📌 All eligible refunds will be converted to store credit/E-Wallet (cash refunds not available for change-of-mind cancellations).

Shipping & Protection

 

🚚 Shipping Fee Payment

  💲 Website product prices exclude shipping fee (Non-free).

  🧾 At the checkout you’ll see a preliminary shipping estimate.

  📦️ Costs are calculated by package size/weight/destination when your order is ready to ship.

  📩 we’ll confirm exact costs with you and offer air/sea/land shipping options before final dispatch.

 

🌎 Worldwide shipping options available

✈️ Carriers:

🔹 UPS Economy (ETA: 9-20 days with tracking)

🔹 EMS Standard (ETA: 7-30 days with tracking)

🔹 YANWEN Express (ETA: 8-16 days with tracking)

🔹 Yun Express (ETA: 2-7 days with tracking)

🔹 And more +

– The most international parcels can be tracking here: 17TRACK & Ship24

🕹️ We ensure to offer the best pricing and shipping rates. Should you find a better offer or prefer your own carrier, we are happy to price matching.

📌 Notes: The final carrier options may be limited subject to package specifics (e.g., size/weight/destination).

 

⚠️ Worldwide Shipping Notice

Your collection journey includes:

  1. Product Price

🔹 Covers the item itself + studio packaging

  2. Shipping Fee

🔹 Calculated based on box size/weight and destination

🔹 Additional transportation insurance is optional

— Advise: For high-value collections ($100+), we strongly recommend purchasing insurance at checkout.

If you purchased insurance:

🗳️ We’ll file a claim with the courier for lost/stolen parcels.

🔁 You’ll receive a replacement or refund (excluding shipping costs) after the investigation is complete.

Without insurance:

🚫 Uninsured parcels are not covered for loss/damage.

🚫 We cannot assume responsibility once parcels leave our facility – responsibility transfers upon carrier scan (tracking number generated).

(🌸 Protip: Contact us before ordering if you have concerns about delivery security in your area.)

  3. Potential Import Fees (Only if your country requires them!)

🏛️ Customs duties (if applicable in your region)

🧾 Local taxes (like VAT/GST – not all countries charge these)

🛃 Clearance handling fees (depends on local carriers)

If a package is returned due to:

❌️ Unpaid duties/taxes: Return shipping charges apply

❌️ Incorrect address/unclaimed: Redelivery fee required

❗️ Note: Order payments (including freight) are non-refundable.

📌 Important Notes:
✨ We ship under DDU terms – this means your local post office/courier will contact you if any fees are due
🗺️ Some countries may not charge import fees at all!
📦 Unpaid duties/taxes might delay your delivery – we’ll help track it for you!

 

🥷 Handling Instructions for GK Statues

🔹 Material Nature

• Our statues are handcrafted from fragile resin/polystone

• Minor surface variations considered production norms

• Authenticity guarantee against manufacturing defects

🔹 Each piece undergoes:

 ✓ Studio custom packaging
 ✓ ED2K warehouse reinforcement

🔹 Risk Advisory

• Despite precautions, shipping may cause:
  • Hairline fractures
  • Surface micro-scratches
  • Minor part detachment

• Not recommended for perfectionists

 

📦 Damage Protection Protocol

🔹 Immediate Action:

• Report within 24hrs of delivery

• Submit detail photos & timestamped unboxing video (min 60s)

🔹 Solution Paths:

• Studio replacement parts (availability varies)

• Transportation insurance claim processing (conditional)

• Professional restoration guidance

Legal Safeguards

 

💳️ Payment Disputes

If you dispute non-refundable fees (deposits/full payments, shipping fees, or cancellation fees) through your credit card company, we will provide:

🔹 The relevant terms & conditions and policy docs

🔹 Proof of your agreement (via checkout checkbox selection)

This evidence typically resolves disputes in our favor.

❗️ Important: Pending chargebacks or PayPal claims may lead to account suspension.

 

🔰 Consumer Protections

🔹 ICC Custom Goods Clause compliance

🔹 EU Directive 2019/771 exemptions applied

🔹 GDPR Recital 32 (Valid Consent Framework)

 

⚖️ Binding Agreements

🔹 All anime character designs are copyright of their respective rights holders.

🔹 By purchasing any products, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have parental consent for collectible purchases.

🔹 Checkout completion constitutes acceptance of:

    • E-SIGN Act (15 U.S.C. §7001)
    • Non-transferable ownership rights
    • Artisan variation tolerance (±5% design)

* We reserve the right to unilaterally modify policies at any time. Amendments take immediate effect upon publication. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

📌 Final Notice:

This guide operates under our core Terms & Conditions. In case of conflict:
1) ED2K Terms prevail over guide statements
2) Studio contracts override general policies

 

🎏 Need otaku-level guidance? Contact our Service Overseer:
📧 support@ed2kidz.com | 💬 on-site chat message 👉️

Copyright © ED2K

📜 ed2kidz.com

– Collector’s Guidebook

 

First-Time Purchase Guide – Shopping Policy

If you are buying a collectible figure GK statue for the first time or starting to collect your favorite anime characters, please read the following guide to help you understand the collectibles and shopping process.

 

What is GK Statue 🎎?

GK is the abbreviation of Garage Kits/ガレージキット usually means the original figures made by the designer. The main material is the resin, a material that can perfectly present the details. So, statues made with this material have become the collectors’ preference. 

 

Understanding Product Statuses

 

🦉 Early Bird

  🔹 Privilege: Exclusive early access to priority reservation for unreleased prototypes

  🔹 Advantage: First-access reservations with the lowest deposit rates + pre-sale promotion/exclusive bonus (if any)

📌 Notes:

The full payment is usually TBD (to be decided), final specifications and pricing will be updated pending official confirmation by the manufacturer/studio.

 

📦 Pre-order

  🔹 Payment: Pay in Full/Plan or Deposit

  🔹 Priority: Publicly available for pre-purchase item to ensure you can secure your piece & price before the product is officially released

  ❣️ Particularly important for limited edition release items, as they may probably presell out of an item before release

📌 Notes:

The manufacturer/studio reserves the right to adjust production quantities without notice, potentially reducing or canceling your order entirely.

 

⛔ Pre-order Closed & 📫️ Post-Order Stock

  🔹 Availability Statuses: 

      🟢 Orderable – non-immediate shipping

      🟡 Contact for a quote – prices may fluctuate due to market influences

      🔴 Out of Stock – join waitlist available

 

🎉 Released & 📦️ Ready to Ship

  🔹 Availability Statuses: 

      🟢 Instock – items are ready to ship

      🟡 Contact for a quote – prices may fluctuate due to market influences

      🔴 Out of Stock – join waitlist available

 

🛑 Out-of-Print & ♻️ Re-Sale

  🔹 Characteristics: Discontinued by manufacturer/studio

  🔹 Available: Via secondary market resale; prices may vary according to the market conditions

  🔎 Product Wanted: Commission us hunt for rare collectible resale pieces and provide condition reports + secondary market-price quotes

📌 Notes:

All resale items are final sale due to rarity; secondary market sourcing may include display sample or pre-owned (tag marked).

 

📅 Release Date Notice

  🔹 All release dates are estimates only and not guaranteed, subject to change without notice. These estimates are based on the best information that we have available at the time.

  🔹 These changes are beyond our control and due to the discretion of our manufacturer/studio.

  🔹 Our shipping date might differ to the release date from the manufacturer/studio, please consider shipping duration for the products to arrive at our warehouse.

  🔹 We shall not be liable for delays caused by force majeure events including but not limited to production issues, customs delays, or logistical disruptions.

📌 Notes: Due to the fact that pre-order product arrival dates are estimates only and can be affected by events beyond our control, we do not recommend purchasing pre-order products for time-sensitive occasions (e.g., birthdays).

 

Purchase Journey

 

👣 Step-by-Step Ordering

🔹 For Early Bird/Pre-order:

  1. Pick your favorite collectible.
  2. Select [Full/Plan] or [Deposit] and click [PRE-ORDER] then enter the checkout process via the shopping cart.
  3. Fill in the accurate shipping details during checkout.
  4. Recommended choose [PayPal Reference Transactions] payment to auto-complete the order.
  5. We’ll notify you for final payment and confirm the shipping fees when your order is ready to ship.
  6. Complete the payment for balance and freight @10-day window, then wait for the package to arrive.

🔹 For Pre-order Closed/Released:

  1. Pick your favorite collectible again.
  2. Select options and click [ADD TO CART] then enter the checkout process via the shopping cart.
  3. Fill in the accurate shipping details during checkout.
  4. Choose your preferred payment option to complete the order.
  5. We shall contact you to confirm the shipping fees when your order is ready to ship.
  6. Complete the payment for freight @21-day window, then wait for the package to arrive.

 

🏷️ Price Protection

🔹 Pre-Order Price – Protected
Your purchase price is locked-in at checkout, unaffected by future market price increases – applies to both full payments and deposits.

🔹 Standard Price – Unprotected
All non-pre-order items are subject to current market prices at time of purchase, which may fluctuate based on market conditions.

 

🛎️ Early Bird/Pre-order Completion Protocol

When your collectible is officially released by the manufacturer/studio, here’s what happens next:

🔹 ED2K collects final payments on behalf of manufacturer/studio

🔹 We’ll contact you 3+ times within 10 days via email/on-site chat

🔹 Order validity confirmed upon full balance payment

🔹 Failure to respond within 10 days will lead to automatic order cancellation.

When your collectible’s pre-release notification arrives, you’ll need to:

🔹 Confirm shipping and insurance preferences ✓

🔹 Verify customs documentation (if needed) ✓

🔹 Finalize remaining balance and freight payment ✓

🔒 Secure your pre-order with an extended 10-day payment window after initial notification.

 

🔔 Order Fulfillment

Shipping process for all types of orders

🔹 ED2K facilitates logistics after:
      ✅ Shipping method selection
      ✅ Freight payment completion

🔹 Warehouse arrival notifications include:

      🎫 Final shipping invoice

      📩 3+ payment reminders

      ⌛️ 10-day payment window for [early bird/pre-order]

      ⏳️ 21-day payment window for [Released]

⚠️ Unclaimed/unpaid orders after deadline will be canceled without refund!

 

📢 Payment Reminder & Consequences

We will notify you at least 3 times via your registered email/on-site chat during the payment period.

If the balance + freight remain unpaid after this period:

❌️ Your order(s) will be automatically canceled.

❌️ All payment (deposit/full payment/payment-plan) become non-refundable.

🌸 Protip: For your safety, set final-payment windows calendar reminders for early bird/pre-order based on the release date!

📌 Notes:

Contact us if you encounter payment issues (e.g., bank delays). Uncompleted orders will cause the deposit/full payment/payment-plan to be forfeited as the cancellation fee by the manufacturer/studio.

 

💳 Critical Payment Terms

Payment TypeRefundabilityConditions
DepositNon-refundable*Secure the Piece & Price
Full Payment/ Payment-planNon-refundable*/Partial Refund**Priority Secured, Koins Rewards, Convenient, Compensation Coupon***

⚠️ Key Notes:

*The deposit/full payment/payment-plan secures your production slot and is non-refundable and non-transferable, as the manufacturer/studio commits resources upon reservation – regardless of final payment completion.

**Max 60% if canceled before production, and all payments become non-refundable after production commences.

***In the following exceptional cases, both deposits and full payments are eligible for a 100% refund:

1️⃣ Production Cancellation – If the pre-order quantity fails to meet the minimum production threshold.

2️⃣ Studio Bankruptcy – If the manufacturer becomes insolvent and cannot fulfill orders or issue refunds.

Our Guarantee:

  • We will cover all financial losses in these scenarios.
  • For full payment customers, we additionally provide store coupon compensation as goodwill.

📌 All eligible refunds will be converted to store credit/E-Wallet (cash refunds not available for change-of-mind cancellations).

Shipping & Protection

 

🚚 Shipping Fee Payment

  💲 Website product prices exclude shipping fee (Non-free).

  🧾 At the checkout you’ll see a preliminary shipping estimate.

  📦️ Costs are calculated by package size/weight/destination when your order is ready to ship.

  📩 we’ll confirm exact costs with you and offer air/sea/land shipping options before final dispatch.

 

🌎 Worldwide shipping options available

✈️ Carriers:

🔹 UPS Economy (ETA: 9-20 days with tracking)

🔹 EMS Standard (ETA: 7-30 days with tracking)

🔹 YANWEN Express (ETA: 8-16 days with tracking)

🔹 Yun Express (ETA: 2-7 days with tracking)

🔹 And more +

– The most international parcels can be tracking here: 17TRACK & Ship24

🕹️ We ensure to offer the best pricing and shipping rates. Should you find a better offer or prefer your own carrier, we are happy to price matching.

📌 Notes: The final carrier options may be limited subject to package specifics (e.g., size/weight/destination).

 

⚠️ Worldwide Shipping Notice

Your collection journey includes:

  1. Product Price

🔹 Covers the item itself + studio packaging

  2. Shipping Fee

🔹 Calculated based on box size/weight and destination

🔹 Additional transportation insurance is optional

— Advise: For high-value collections ($100+), we strongly recommend purchasing insurance at checkout.

If you purchased insurance:

🗳️ We’ll file a claim with the courier for lost/stolen parcels.

🔁 You’ll receive a replacement or refund (excluding shipping costs) after the investigation is complete.

Without insurance:

🚫 Uninsured parcels are not covered for loss/damage.

🚫 We cannot assume responsibility once parcels leave our facility – responsibility transfers upon carrier scan (tracking number generated).

(🌸 Protip: Contact us before ordering if you have concerns about delivery security in your area.)

  3. Potential Import Fees (Only if your country requires them!)

🏛️ Customs duties (if applicable in your region)

🧾 Local taxes (like VAT/GST – not all countries charge these)

🛃 Clearance handling fees (depends on local carriers)

If a package is returned due to:

❌️ Unpaid duties/taxes: Return shipping charges apply

❌️ Incorrect address/unclaimed: Redelivery fee required

❗️ Note: Order payments (including freight) are non-refundable.

📌 Important Notes:
✨ We ship under DDU terms – this means your local post office/courier will contact you if any fees are due
🗺️ Some countries may not charge import fees at all!
📦 Unpaid duties/taxes might delay your delivery – we’ll help track it for you!

 

🥷 Handling Instructions for GK Statues

🔹 Material Nature

• Our statues are handcrafted from fragile resin/polystone

• Minor surface variations considered production norms

• Authenticity guarantee against manufacturing defects

🔹 Each piece undergoes:

 ✓ Studio custom packaging
 ✓ ED2K warehouse reinforcement

🔹 Risk Advisory

• Despite precautions, shipping may cause:
  • Hairline fractures
  • Surface micro-scratches
  • Minor part detachment

• Not recommended for perfectionists

 

📦 Damage Protection Protocol

🔹 Immediate Action:

• Report within 24hrs of delivery

• Submit detail photos & timestamped unboxing video (min 60s)

🔹 Solution Paths:

• Studio replacement parts (availability varies)

• Transportation insurance claim processing (conditional)

• Professional restoration guidance

 

Legal Safeguards

 

💳️ Payment Disputes

If you dispute non-refundable fees (deposits/full payments, shipping fees, or cancellation fees) through your credit card company, we will provide:

🔹 The relevant terms & conditions and policy docs

🔹 Proof of your agreement (via checkout checkbox selection)

This evidence typically resolves disputes in our favor.

❗️ Important: Pending chargebacks or PayPal claims may lead to account suspension.

 

🔰 Consumer Protections

🔹 ICC Custom Goods Clause compliance

🔹 EU Directive 2019/771 exemptions applied

🔹 GDPR Recital 32 (Valid Consent Framework)

 

⚖️ Binding Agreements

🔹 All anime character designs are copyright of their respective rights holders.

🔹 By purchasing any products, you confirm that you are at least 18 years old or have parental consent for collectible purchases.

🔹 Checkout completion constitutes acceptance of:

    • E-SIGN Act (15 U.S.C. §7001)
    • Non-transferable ownership rights
    • Artisan variation tolerance (±5% design)

* We reserve the right to unilaterally modify policies at any time. Amendments take immediate effect upon publication. Continued use of the Service constitutes acceptance of updated terms.

📌 Final Notice:

This guide operates under our core Terms & Conditions. In case of conflict:
1) ED2K Terms prevail over guide statements
2) Studio contracts override general policies

 

🎏 Need otaku-level guidance? Contact our Service Overseer:

📧 support@ed2kidz.com

💬 on-site chat message 👉️

Copyright © ED2K