Bidding with FromJapan

[TomscottVikky]

Dimensions are 88cmx55cmx51cm.weight 40kg.

[heima]

Call me slow, but I just realized something.

If I combine items for shipping, I can save a little money there in shipping. But by combining items, I increase my dutiable total, which if was separate shipments, each might be "under the radar" (less than 400).

For example: item 1 costs $700, item 2 costs $600. shipped together, $1300. $1300 - $400 = $900 $900 x 4% (just a guess here)= $36.
But if shipped separately $700 - $400 = $300 $300 x 4% = $12 $600 - $400 = $200 $200 x 4% = $8 $12 + $8 = $20 So I save $16.

But... and you knew there was a "but"...

If I double box the items, there is a $20 fee. So combined, its $20, separate, $40 total. So if I separate, I save $16 but spend $20. I am out $4.

However, because the $12 and $8 are so low, customs might just say "forget it, its not worth the trouble to collect such a small amount." In this case, I save $16 again. But if customs will also not bother for $36, then I will save $20 with combined shipping.

Great, now I have given myself a dilemma and a headache. Any suggestions?

[luckydog]

Don't think so hard you will fry your brain

[TomscottVikky]

Well it's only been 24 hours and it's in France already,fast work.

[heima]

Well it's only been 24 hours and it's in France already,fast work.

Did you go with Fedex, or opt for EMS?

[TomscottVikky]

I went with Fedex.

[TomscottVikky]

Hit a bit of a snag in customs,got to send them an email to prove how much I paid for machine.they don't believe it was only 4700 yen, £27.23.

[Drunkenclam]

The FromJapan invoice enclosed in the box should list the item auction reference. If you can post/email them the link to the original auction, and make sure you get a print out of it incase the listing gets deleted.

although I suppose you can understand why they don't believe that these cool machines sell so cheap back in Japan.

[TomscottVikky]

Yes they sent me the invoice from the box with a letter saying I had to send more proof.the cost for the machine was on the invoice saying 4700 yen don't think they believed it.sent them an email with my paypal payment on,see if they believe that.

[Drunkenclam]

Have you got the auction id number? I can dig up the original auction page

[TomscottVikky]

Thanks,I have also sent them the total bill from japan,I think that should do it as the payments on.if I need anymore I'll let you know this always happens to me,I'm just unlucky.

[TomscottVikky]

It's been released from customs it's on its way.

[Drunkenclam]

you should get it tomorrow. Mine was delivered at 7:15 in the morning

[heima]

Hope you get it real soon. Customs just hates it when they can't get more money out of us. Its like that's how they are judged on their job performance.

Six containers of fake Rolex watches from Guanzhou? Forget it.

Hey, that guy only paid $50 for a pachi? He's up to no good!

[TomscottVikky]

Hi,the machine arrived today but I had to go back to work so won't see it for a few weeks.the daughter signed for it said it was well boxed and in nice condition.she as sent me a few pictures but they are not very good I'll will send more when I get back home.

[Dazzyman]

Argh confused.

is there anyone that could give me baby steps with this as I have a neuro condition like MS so difficult to understand sometimes.

Do u ever have to contact the seller or is it all done thru the site? What about shipping do they arrange it on your behalf? Could reall do with help.

Thanks
dazzy

[Dazzyman]

Just an update who is Juno and fJ? Are they sellers?

[emmadog]

Juno is someone who bids on your behalf since most sellers on YJA won't ship. And then there's the language barrier.
So to bid on something, you contact Juno (an individual) and provide him with the link to the auction you want to bid on and your max bid. He'll request a deposit and then bid for you. If you win, you pay the shipping from the seller to Juno, Juno's fees and bank fees (which are a percentage of the sale price), and then shipping from Juno to you.
It sounds complicated but is very easy and we've had great results with Juno.
Shipping is expensive though. Its 350-400 dollars just to ship from Japan to the US per machine.

[Dazzyman]

Have you got Juno's details?

[jmaclerran]

Bidservice.jp - Juno's Japan Bid and Buy Agent Service for Worldwide.

Above is the link for Juno, I've worked with him numerous times in the past. Hassle free, just expensive shipping.