Greetings, I'm looking at buying a shimano calcutta 50 from the big site and most of the listings are from Japan. Any tips on buying from Japan or just avoid it altogether. Not a ton of money but wouldn't want to get burned. Any Tips? thanks
I've bought a few Japan spec Shimanos from Japan with no problems. Just review feedback, make sure there are a variety of buyers.
Buying from Japan is no different than buying domestically. In both cases you should only buy from established sellers with proven track records.
I have bought a JDM reel from Japan in the past. The only down side I noticed was the pricier S&H fees.
I've gotten some good ones from Japan and some with irreversible problems (torqued frame and such). Prices of Japanese-made reels are higher from Japanese sellers. If I wasn't in rehab I wouldn't balk at buying from Japan.
-steve
I would not hesitate buying from Japan, I have been burned by PRC sellers and will not buy from China.
I love my Calcutta 51's and wish they were still available.
Quote from: Keta on March 06, 2018, 02:12:12 PM
I would not hesitate buying from Japan, I have been burned by PRC sellers and will not buy from China.
Anyone want to buy a Go Pro? :D ;D ;D ;D Dominick
So you don't get hit with extra customs fees before delivery?
Quote from: Dominick on March 06, 2018, 10:53:42 PM
Quote from: Keta on March 06, 2018, 02:12:12 PM
I would not hesitate buying from Japan, I have been burned by PRC sellers and will not buy from China.
Anyone want to buy a Go Pro? :D ;D ;D ;D Dominick
I think that was China ??? :-\ :-[ >:(
Thanks for the tips, seems like alot more 50's available there.
I have bought a bunch of stuff from Japan. Never a problem and condition was as described. I only bought used so there's no additional tax on used items.
Quote from: Bryan Young on March 07, 2018, 01:20:17 AMI have bought a bunch of stuff from Japan. Never a problem.....
X2-I'd buy again tomorrow if I needed something.
X3.... Bought a couple of Penn 50's and they were AS DESCRIBED, to a 'T'.. As a previous member suggested, check their history. I would definitely buy Japanese again. Just my 2 cents!
Buying from Japan no problem. I've done it several times. Buying from the US problems (from a UK guy). Shipping costs are huge - shipping costs from the UK to US are 10/20% >:(. A lot of US shippers state actual values on the goods shipped - why? Have you any idea how much that costs the buyer? We have to pay import duty on the initial cost plus duty on shipping plus a 'handling' charge - it can double or treble the price of an initially reasonable cost item - new or second hand doesn't matter. Asian shippers are more 'flexible' - recently bought a new Mitutoyo digital caliper from Japan, no import charge and free shipping (and yes it was a genuine article, just registered the serial no with the factory ;))
I realise this is not a particular 'US problem' but please be aware when you ship to other countries.
you ever think that unfair, excessive taxation may be your problem, rather than US shipping ???
just dump all the tea in the harbour -- worked out just fine, for us :P
(and get rid of the "superfluous U", while you're at it)
"just dump all the tea in the harbour -- worked out just fine, for us Tongue"
We did - just waiting for the politicians to make it happen
Quote from: philaroman on March 08, 2018, 01:34:07 PM
you ever think that unfair, excessive taxation may be your problem, rather than US shipping ???
just dump all the tea in the harbour -- worked out just fine, for us :P
(and get rid of the "superfluous U", while you're at it)
Actually it's both, overseas pay postage for both countries. If I ship gifts to my granddaughter 100 miles south of where they live postage is 40% less than to their home in Canada. My daughter does not like dealing with the border so a PO box in the border town does not work.
Perhaps shippers state the true value of items because it's illegal not to,leaving them subject to amazing fines.Circumventing gov't. customs regs. is a practice for the foolhardy.
It is no problem to buy from Japan. I order from Japan tackle all the time. They are great to deal with.
Mike
So do the reels arrive radio-active? :o I'm only half-joking here actually. Suppose it comes from around the Fukushima area?
Ive always had good luck from Japan, just do your due diligence on the seller being reputable. Sometimes the exchange rates make buying international a great deal, even with the higher shipping costs.
A few years back I got a $400 spray gun for around $180 shipped from Japan, partly because the exchange rates were so favorable to the US dollar. That same gun couldnt be had from any US based sellers for less than $350.
An added bonus is that, typically, packages from Japan arrive packaged as good or better as any gift you have ever received.
Steve
Quote from: swill88 on April 04, 2018, 01:45:06 AM
An added bonus is that, typically, packages from Japan arrive packaged as good or better as any gift you have ever received.
Yes they do have talent in that direction.