Universal game case importer

[crazyjesse]

Hello everyone, I know this is my first post but I'd like to get to the point as soon as possible.
I like videogames, no, I love video games. At my last check I have about 1030 of them but the problem my friends is that although I want to use your magnificent covers for my games and show them off, I cannot. The reason for this is that in Australia universal game cases are a rare sight to behold with Racketboy being the only guy to sell them internationally, he has a small stock and it costs quite a bit to get them off him anyway. The other two websites I have found are mediashelving and shopperinc but neither of these really have an import option so this is where you come in. I need an importer of universal game cases. If such a system already exists please forward me to it. Thank you for your time.

TL;DR: I need a universal game case importer.

[Arseen]

I'd suggest DVD cases with 27.5mm spine.

They are easier to get, cheaper and fit manuals better.

I use them and UGC covers fit pretty much perfect.

See photos my collection:
http://www.thecoverproject.net/forums/index.php?topic=2738.0

[Azarkhel]

There is a seller on eBay that will sell a case of 100 to Oz for about $230. Best option your gunna get really, trust a fellow Aussie on that one.

[wiggy]

How close are the two of you, geographically speaking?

[crazyjesse]

How close are the two of you, geographically speaking?

I don't know about Azarkhel but I am situated in Melbourne, Victoria. Also, I cannot seem to find this 100 for $230 deal that he specifies.

I'd suggest DVD cases with 27.5mm spine.

They are easier to get, cheaper and fit manuals better.

Arseen, while I like your thinking, those cases aren't much cheaper than what I can do right now and they have lower capability of storing games without them moving about. IIRC NES games don't quite fit the UGC so I might consider those for them.

[Azarkhel]

Appears we live in the same city. I'll post the link to the eBay guy soon.

[crazyjesse]

NB: Prices in USD not AUD (The pack alone costs $42 for 100 without shipping)

Alright guys, I've gotten in contact with an American distributor, if we buy 300 I can get them for $1.68 for each case (i.e. $504 total). This is of course much higher than what most Americans would pay ($0.50 a piece) but so far it's the best that I can do. I am of course still very open to any alternatives if anyone has any.

The other prices were
For 100, $2.67 a piece ($266.63)
For 200, $2.02 a piece ($404.35)

If we can find our own shipper they said they'd be happy to use them; these are the box dimensions for each lot of 100 (in inches): 26” x 16” x 12” and they weigh 20 lbs

[Azarkhel]

I can take 100 if your keen, I definitely know a few other guys who would be interested too. Could probably get enough interest for 5-600 cases, so maybe check if there's a bigger price break if we go for a bigger quantity?

[crazyjesse]

Absolutely, but the best course of action is probably to find an alternative shipping method. As that's where the brunt of the cost is.

[Azarkhel]

Absolutely, but the best course of action is probably to find an alternative shipping method. As that's where the brunt of the cost is.

USPS is the cheapest option from memory, everything else is couriers and it's ridiculous.

[crazyjesse]

The shipping price quoted was Fed Ex, for a shipment of 100 it'd cost 224.63, for USPS it'd cost 263.75 (or 237.38 for online). So in actuality Fed Ex was cheaper.

The best solution is to find a freighter.

[wiggy]

It's cheapest via USPS. Trust me, I've already shipped a case to Melbourne

Just checked my PayPal history. It cost $115 to ship 100 of them to Melbourne.

[Azarkhel]

Yep, via Wig I payed just under $200 fo a case of 100.

[wiggy]

Well, I'm due for another case.  Figure I should grab one or two before they go MIA for another few months. 

You two Aussies want a case or two?  I'd be down to help out (again).

[Azarkhel]

I'm in, 100%.