Hi Guys,
No its neither of those sellers. It's just a private individual who has these items. He has pulled them from the auction so I can 'buy' them. I have tried the online payment options with him but he says no he only does COD due to prior experience. I have a paypal account and I have bought several of my collection from Canada (as they and Australasia get the same items) but no luck with this seller.
So other than flying there myself I have no way of supplying him COD. I have even suggested wiring the money to a Western Union office so all he has to do is go there and pick up the money 'COD' in a sense but still no luck. I don't know why as I'm the one taking all the risk? I have tried to determine the best that I can that the items are correct but I could easily be ripped off here. I have had him send photos of them so I can see that they are right and they seem to be. Other than that?
I've tried to find someone who I know there or someone who is going there and my friend said maybe in a few weeks but its a maybe. That may be my only option.
I have been looking for these two items for ever and had given up on them, they pretty much dont exist anywhere here in Oz or Canada anymore. So I have been trawling thru asian stores and couldn't believe I found them finally! Both from the same seller too. Then only to find I have no way of buying them...AHHHHHH!
Last night I wondered if there was a way of finding someone in Singapore who could help. But how? So I looked up Aussies and expats in Singapore and found this site. I know its silly but I thought maybe someone might be able to be my feet on the ground so to speak. All I'd need is someone willing for me to send them the money and the seller has told me he will bring the toys to wherever needed for COD. Then pack them and post them to me. I'd pay for everything and could even help the person doing this for me somehow? I don't know, ship them something they miss from home and can't get there?
Sierra-
Hi and thanks for the assistance. The seller (Gary) has told me the following, "I would prefer to either deal at Sembawang or Tanjong Pagar MRT stations. However, I'm open to a mutually convenient location"
The cost of the items is S$50 which is about the same in Aus$. I can happily transfer the money if there is a method.
I'd also pay for whatever the shipping cost is, if that was needed. I'd prefer them to travel in a way that avoids people treading on them and wrecking the packaging

and wouldnt want to trouble anyone too much with having to transport them. But I do appreciate that offer.
Anyway, if someone wants to PM me I can give u my details etc and any other info and work it out from there.
EDIT: Fine Aussie wine and beer sure thing if that's what it takes!
Thanks very much!
Jarrod.