Frequenly Asked Questions

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Frequently asked questions.

Straight answers, clear expectations. Everything you need to know about preorders, shipping, sealed cases, refunds, and more.

Before you checkout: Preorders are purchase commitments, not flexible reservations. Read the product description, estimated release date, and relevant terms carefully.

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Preorders, cancellations & refunds

Make sure you understand the commitment before checking out.

Can I cancel my preorder?

No. All preorders are non-cancellable, non-refundable, and non-exchangeable.

This is disclosed prominently before checkout. We are a hobby retailer, not Amazon or Walmart. Our distributors can charge restocking fees of up to 35%, and allocations cannot always be reversed.

Make up your mind before placing an order. A preorder is a purchase commitment, not a risk-free reservation.

I have an emergency, hospital bills, lost my job, or can no longer afford my preorder. Can you make an exception?

We sympathize with difficult circumstances, but personal financial difficulties do not automatically qualify an order for cancellation or refund.

Like our customers, we have bills and obligations of our own. After an order is placed, we make purchasing and inventory commitments that do not disappear because a customer’s circumstances change.

We strongly encourage customers to prioritize essential expenses and emergency savings before spending on collectibles. We cannot routinely transfer the financial consequences of personal circumstances to our business.

My preorder has not shipped. Why can’t you just refund me?

Because not yet shipped does not mean not yet committed to. We may have already reserved allocations or placed binding orders with our distributors.

We are not Walmart. We cannot simply reverse supplier commitments every time someone changes their mind. Our standard no-cancellation policy applies to buyer’s remorse, subject to applicable consumer protections.

You say I can’t cancel, but Lumius cancelled my order. Isn’t that unfair?

There is an important difference between a customer changing their mind and a retailer being unable to fulfill an order.

A manufacturer may discontinue a product, cancel production, or fail to supply an allocation. If we determine that we cannot fulfill an order, we issue the appropriate refund. Keeping a customer’s money for a product we know cannot be delivered would not be acceptable.

A change of mind and an inability to fulfill are not the same situation.

The manufacturer delayed the release date. Can I cancel?

Manufacturer release dates are estimates, not guarantees. Production, customs, logistics, and allocation issues can cause delays.

We communicate material changes and provide any delay notices, or cancellation options. We may also announce product-specific accommodations. Please check the latest announcement for your item.

Can I exchange my preorder or receive store credit?

Preorders are generally non-exchangeable. In certain circumstances, Lumius may voluntarily offer store credit or another accommodation as a courtesy.

Discretionary exceptions are made individually. They do not establish a standing policy for other orders.

I ordered the wrong item or quantity by mistake. Can you cancel it?

Checkout gives you an opportunity to review the product, quantity, and price before paying. Ordering the wrong item or failing to review your cart does not automatically make a preorder refundable.

Please double-check before placing your order.

The price went down after I ordered. Can I get a price adjustment?

No. We do not offer retroactive price adjustments based on market changes.

If you buy a box for $50 and its value rises to $150, we do not charge you another $100. If its value falls to $30, we do not refund the difference.

Whether the lower price appears on our own website or another retailer’s site makes no difference. Your purchase price is locked in when you order.

Another store sells it cheaper. Will you price-match?

No. Retailers have different distributor costs, inventory levels, and pricing strategies. You are always welcome to choose the best option for you—preferably before committing to a preorder.

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Shipping, delivery & tracking

What happens after your order is placed.

When will my preorder ship?

We generally fulfill preorders in purchase-time order, subject to inventory availability and the applicable fulfillment method.

The manufacturer’s release date is not necessarily your shipping date or delivery date. Some releases arrive in waves, and processing takes time. Release-day delivery is not guaranteed unless specifically advertised.

Why did someone who ordered later receive their order first?

Products, inventory batches, and fulfillment methods can have different schedules. For example, sealed cases may ship directly from our distributor while individual boxes are processed at our warehouse.

Within the same applicable queue, we prioritize purchase time. An earlier tracking update for another customer does not necessarily mean your order was skipped.

My tracking label was created, but there is no movement. Why?

Creating a label is not the same as receiving the first carrier acceptance scan.

Your package may be awaiting pickup, traveling to a processing center, or in the carrier’s possession before the system updates. During high-volume releases, the first scan may occur at a regional facility.

My tracking says “Delivered,” but I don’t have my package. What should I do?

Contact the carrier first. We use USPS and UPS; we do not personally deliver each package or control where the carrier leaves it.

  1. Check the mailbox, entrance, porch, parcel lockers, and surrounding area.
  2. Ask household members, neighbors, or building management.
  3. Review any delivery photo or available delivery details.
  4. Contact USPS or UPS with your tracking number and request a trace.

The local carrier has delivery information that we cannot access remotely.

I contacted the carrier and still can’t find my delivered package. Will you refund it?

A missing-package report does not automatically qualify for a replacement or refund when tracking shows delivery.

Please send us the tracking details and the carrier’s investigation results. We will review the available records and applicable shipping protections. If the issue remains unresolved, you may also exercise your rights through your payment provider.

We cannot automatically ship a second order solely because a package marked delivered cannot be located.

My package appears lost before delivery. What should I do?

If tracking stops updating for an extended period before the package is delivered, contact us with your order and tracking numbers. We can review the history and assist with a carrier investigation or other appropriate resolution.

Can you change my address or redirect a shipped package?

Contact us promptly if you notice an incorrect address before fulfillment. Once a parcel has shipped, we generally cannot redirect it for security reasons.

Check with the carrier for available delivery-management options. Please verify your address before checking out.

Will my preorder arrive on the official release date?

Not necessarily. Release date ≠ delivery date. Transit times, weekends, carrier delays, and inventory arrivals affect when an order reaches you.

We only guarantee release-day delivery if the product listing explicitly says so.

Will in-stock products ship separately from preorders?

Generally, orders with both in-stock and preorder products are held until everything is available. If you need an in-stock item sooner, please place a separate order.

Do you ship internationally, and who pays customs duties?

We ship to supported international destinations. The recipient is generally responsible for import duties, VAT, customs clearance, and any destination-country charges.

These are set by your country’s authorities, not Lumius. Please research the cost before purchasing.

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Cases, packaging & condition

Please read this section if pristine outer cartons matter to you.

Can you double-box my case or master case?

No.

Because of our shipping volume and fulfillment methods, we generally ship sealed cases and master cases in their original manufacturer/distributor cartons, with the label affixed directly to the outer case.

If you require double-boxing or special cushioning, please purchase from a retailer that offers it.

My case arrived with dented corners. Will you compensate me?

Manufacturer shipping cases are outer protective packaging, not collector-grade display boxes.

Minor dents, scuffs, creases, or corner wear to the shipping carton do not automatically mean the merchandise is damaged. We generally do not compensate for purely cosmetic damage to outer packaging when the products inside are intact.

If the actual booster boxes or contents are damaged, contact us promptly with photos. If pristine outer cartons are essential to you, please shop with a retailer that expressly guarantees them.

My booster box itself arrived damaged. What should I do?

Contact us with clear photographs before opening it. Keep the factory seal and shipping materials intact while we review the condition.

We will evaluate the appropriate remedy under our policy and applicable law. Removing the wrap may affect the available return options if the contents are undamaged.

If I buy 12 boxes, do I automatically get a sealed case?

It depends on the specific product’s configuration. For some Bushiroad products, 12 booster boxes equal a case and 36 equal a master case. Other titles can use different configurations.

Please refer to the individual product listing for any sealed-case guarantee.

Can I request perfect corners or special packing materials?

We generally cannot accommodate special condition or packing requests for high-volume sealed-product releases. We use standardized fulfillment procedures.

If a product needs collector-grade treatment, confirm that the retailer offers this service before ordering.

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Orders, payments & disputes

Clear expectations for purchases and payment issues.

Can I cancel an order by filing a chargeback?

A chargeback is a payment dispute process, not a substitute for a change-of-mind cancellation policy.

If you have a legitimate issue involving unauthorized payment, non-delivery, or merchandise not provided as agreed, you may use your payment provider’s dispute process.

When disputes arise, we submit relevant product disclosures, order details, communications, shipping records, and other evidence. Please describe the circumstances accurately.

I didn’t read your preorder policy. Can you make an exception?

Our preorder terms are disclosed before checkout. Choosing not to read them does not automatically invalidate them.

Please review the product, price, release estimate, and applicable policies before submitting payment.

A family member used my card or account. Will you cancel the order?

If the purchase was genuinely unauthorized, notify your financial institution and contact us so it can be reviewed.

If you knowingly permitted someone to use your card or account, repayment arrangements between you and that person are generally a private matter. This does not automatically make an otherwise valid preorder cancellable.

Can I return an in-stock item that is not a preorder?

Eligible regular merchandise may be returned under our published Refund Policy. Eligibility depends on the item, its condition, and the circumstances.

Preorders, sale items, and certain other goods are excluded from ordinary returns. Contact us before mailing a return.

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Mystery boxes & random prizes

Know the odds and how the reveal works.

Are Lumius Mystery Boxes rigged?

No. Our mystery boxes use a provably fair randomization process. The applicable prize pool and odds are shown on the listing.

Randomness means some customers receive higher-value outcomes than others. Please review the odds before buying.

I bought several mystery boxes and didn’t get what I wanted. Can I get a refund?

An unfavorable random result does not, by itself, make a purchase refundable. Buying multiple boxes does not guarantee a particular prize unless the listing explicitly promises it.

Random does not mean everyone wins equally. Please consider the odds and purchase terms before participating.

Why did I receive an email showing my revealed Mystery Box prize?

Our system sends an automated record when a prize has been revealed. Normally, the result is determined after you click the Reveal button and the randomization process is triggered.

If you received a reveal without ever initiating one, contact us with the order number so we can investigate a potential technical issue.

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General information

A few final things worth knowing.

Why are your policies stricter than those of large retailers?

Because we are an independent hobby retailer, not a multibillion-dollar retail chain. Limited allocations, supplier agreements, and fast-moving collectible markets create risks that larger companies handle differently.

We aim to offer competitive prices and dependable fulfillment—not unlimited, no-questions-asked cancellations. We understand our model will not suit everyone, and customers are free to choose retailers with terms that better fit their needs.

Why won’t you make an exception just for me?

A policy stops being consistent if everyone expects to be the exception. We receive many requests arising from changes of mind, financial circumstances, or market prices.

We may offer discretionary accommodations when appropriate, but cannot promise them for every order. Applicable consumer rights always remain in effect.

Where can I find the latest information about my preorder?

Check our store announcements, promotional emails, and order tracking.

During major releases, public updates may contain the same information our support team would otherwise repeat individually.

How do I contact Lumius?

Email info@lumiusinc.com with your order number and a clear description of the issue.

For delivery problems, include the tracking number and carrier investigation details. For merchandise damage, attach clear photographs of the product and shipping materials.

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Still have a question?

For genuine order or delivery issues, include your order number and relevant documentation so we can help efficiently.

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Our policies are subject to applicable laws and consumer protections. Nothing on this page limits rights that cannot legally be waived. See our Preorders Policy, Shipping Policy, and Refund Policy.