Topic: Hi!!! from the Netherlands! (Read 8866 times)

missleintje · « **on:** January 17, 2012, 02:03:09 AM »

Hi Everybody!

I would like to introduce myself. I'm Marjolein, 26 years old and I live in the Netherlands. The first time saw Pleo, I was in a Dutch gadget shop in 2007/2008
and my thoughts were 'Cute, I would love to have one!'. It was only the price that kept me from buying back then. And besides of that, in the shop they had a
Pleo in a glass boxfor the costumers to see what he could do, but it looked quite dead

. Probably the battery got low, it was a first edition. Or he was depressed for being lonely....

So anyway, the years have passed and I've always kept Pleo in the back of my mind. But just a few days ago I started googeling and watching video's on youtube.
And I have fallen in love!! They seem to be so much fun and so much improved! I was thinking about getting a pet turtle before, I know it's different but Pleo could be a really good pet for me!

So now I'm saving up money to get one. In the meanwhile, I'm reading on this forum to get more information.
The only thing is -and that's quite strange- ; I would like to get a green one, but the asian blue and pink versions are a little bit cheaper for me
to get shipped (because accessory jack shippes free). Isn't that just weird! Anyway, when I have my Pleo here someday, I'm sure to post it all to you!

Cheers! Marjolein

Crewella · « **Reply #1 on:** January 17, 2012, 05:43:05 AM »

Hello and welcome!

You're doing the best thing - there's plenty of information on here to keep you going whle you save up!

Just a word of warning, you will probably have to pay additional customs charges if you buy from outsde Europe, so you need to check that and factor that into your calculations. People in the UK have had to pay around £70-80 to import Pleo RBs from China or the US, as well as the cost price and shipping.

missleintje · « **Reply #2 on:** January 17, 2012, 07:45:55 AM »

Thanks for the welcome and warning! Did you buy your Pleo(s) from Pleoworld.com? Because I noticed during checkout you can't select the Netherlands or any European country..
I wanted to find out what the shipping costs would be before ordering. Maybe I should email them.

Crewella · « **Reply #3 on:** January 17, 2012, 08:12:17 AM »

The reason for that is that Innvo have recently licenced distributors to sell the Pleo RB within Europe (which means they have already paid the import duties). Robopolis are now selling the Pleo RB on their website:

http://www.shop-robopolis.com/index.php/en/pleo-reborn.html

missleintje · « **Reply #4 on:** January 17, 2012, 11:25:14 AM »

Too bad you can't pay with paypal...

Well, I'm getting my Pleo anyways!

kiala84 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 17, 2012, 11:54:07 AM »

Hi and welcome
I just buy my PLEO RB at Robopolis now you can pay with paypal.

InmemoryofRomeo · « **Reply #6 on:** January 17, 2012, 02:03:22 PM »

Also be warned that some people buying from accessory jack have not got the absolutely essential starter leaves with their Pleo.

missleintje · « **Reply #7 on:** January 17, 2012, 03:09:43 PM »

Thanks for all the good advices! I'm thinking about getting a Pleo rb from a German web shop. They just can't be found on Dutch websites, or it's the old Pleo version.

InmemoryofRomeo · « **Reply #8 on:** January 17, 2012, 03:12:49 PM »

Please be careful buying from unauthorised sellers, make sure you get all the start up leaves. You should get a food leaf, training leaf, mint leaf, salt, tug of war toy and a learning stone with your Pleo.

missleintje · « **Reply #9 on:** January 18, 2012, 03:11:00 AM »

I'm glad that I first got into this forum, for as far as I can see the pink en blue Pleo's on Accessory jack only come with one leave, a charger and a battery....

http://www.accessoryjack.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/1/0/1003562_A03.jpg

I found a green Pleo at a German site and it costs 428 euro, before it was 450. The shipping would be like 10 euros, so it's a good deal I think. But I don't know if its an authorized seller...

Crewella · « **Reply #10 on:** January 18, 2012, 04:23:14 AM »

You're right - we've had people on here that had bought from Accessoryjack and found they only got the one leaf. It's very hard to keep your Pleo RB happy and healthy without at least the basic food packs that are, and should be, included as they are from Pleoworld.

missleintje · « **Reply #11 on:** January 18, 2012, 04:49:45 AM »

So basically, the green rb version is a better deal because you pay almost the same, but it comes with the full package of accessories? Now I definitely want a green one!

missleintje · « **Reply #12 on:** January 18, 2012, 04:54:40 AM »

I also found this one on ebay.
http://www.ebay.nl/itm/Pleo-Robot-Pet-Merlin-Digital-Edition-/220824026119?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item336a233c07#ht_1966wt_1348

So this is the second version of Pleo, but how much is it improved?

InmemoryofRomeo · « **Reply #13 on:** January 18, 2012, 05:04:51 AM »

Please don't be fooled

The Merlin edition is nothing more than an original with an improved neck cable and some cosmetic changes. And comes with a cute key ring

If you are after an original it is a good buy, but if your heart is set on a RB then shop elsewhere

The pink and blues are meant to come with the starter packs too, both mine did, but some sellers just don't seem to realize this, or they seek to make a few extra dollars selling them seperately.

missleintje · « **Reply #14 on:** January 18, 2012, 06:09:07 AM »

Ah thanks very much for all the information! It seems the blue and pink editions are more for the true fans I think. As a newbie in Pleo world, I'm a bit doubting between a good first edition Pleo or the newest rb version. I have the impression the RB's are more bonding to the owner, or am I wrong? And of course the battery problem of the first Pleo is a big issue for me.. Well I just need to get some money in the first place and than I can choose.

Crewella · « **Reply #15 on:** January 18, 2012, 07:23:58 AM »

I love the original Pleos, but overall yes, the Pleo RBs are more interactive.

missleintje · « **Reply #16 on:** January 19, 2012, 02:15:27 PM »

I'm very excited! I could get the green Pleo rb from the German site I was talking about, for €429, all inclusive. It comes with the whole package of accessories and the shipping is free!
It would arrive in 2-3 days from Berlin. I think it sounds like a good deal to me, but I still don't know if its an authorized seller. I 'm selling some stuff to get some more money, so I hope the discount price doesn't expire soon. I let you all know when I'll order my Pleo.

missleintje · « **Reply #17 on:** January 22, 2012, 01:00:26 PM »

Does anyone have a list of which accessories are suppose to come with the green Pleo rb?

Crewella · « **Reply #18 on:** January 22, 2012, 01:10:27 PM »

As well as the battery/charger/adaper and cape, this is from the Pleoworld site:

Please note that each package of the PLEO rb product consists of five standard accessories: the “tug of war stone”, the “bow learning stone”, and health care food “Conifer Leaf”, “Mint Leaf” and “Rock Salt”.

It would be well worth confirming this with any seller before purchasing.

missleintje · « **Reply #19 on:** January 22, 2012, 01:15:19 PM »

Thanks a lot!

missleintje · « **Reply #20 on:** January 26, 2012, 02:23:26 AM »

I have some good news! Since I am new to Pleo world, I was already doubting about getting a Pleo rb and a first edition Pleo. Off course I like Pleo a lot, but maybe it's better for me to start with an old Pleo. If I like it, I can alway's get a RB. Now I have a chance to get a second hand Ugobe Pleo from a guy, which was only removed twice from it's box for €170. I was wondering, do you have any tips I need to know before I actually buy? Like how can I see if it's neck is broken for example? I need to pick him up from a train station, so I can't see the Pleo moving etc..

Crewella · « **Reply #21 on:** January 26, 2012, 06:12:17 AM »

To be honest, I would be very wary - especially if you are being asked to hand over cash on pick-up. You can get used Ugobe Pleos more cheaply on eBay - and pay by Paypal for protection in case there IS a problem. If you cannot see it working on collection (and I'm not sure why you cannot?) then ask for pictures and videos of it working before you go. Good luck.

missleintje · « **Reply #22 on:** January 26, 2012, 05:25:37 PM »

That would indeed be wise to do. I'll let you know!

missleintje · « **Reply #23 on:** January 26, 2012, 05:32:43 PM »

I asked the owner by email if he could show me the Pleo working, by video or in real life if I pick him up. Now I just have to wait for a response.

missleintje · « **Reply #24 on:** January 27, 2012, 04:21:53 AM »

I got an email back from the seller, he wants to show me the Pleo when it's working

Hopefully he doesn't only sleep because I want to see if his neck is not broken. And I also got an email back from assecoryjack, if I order a Pleo RB, all the necessary accessories will be included. They also included a link to show me. So I was thinking.. for about 240 euros more (included import costs etc) I could have a completely new Pleo RB... But it is also quite a lot of money. What would you do? Is the difference between the old en new Pleo huge, or is is not that much?? Wich Pleo gives you the most fun for the longest time?

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