When will I have to pay for my order (i.e., when will my credit card or PayPal account be charged)?

Like any reputable mail-order company, HobbyLink Japan only charges customers for their orders when the items are actually preparing to ship. So even if you place a preorder for merchandise that has not yet been released, we won't charge your credit card or PayPal account (if you have a billing agreement in place) until it can be shipped.