Buyee JP questions

[Drunkenclam]

Firstly. I would say 99% of all pachis (slot and ball) made after 2010 will be over 30KG in weight. As 30KG is the max for the postal service. They have to be shipped via courier like FedEx or UPS.

Internal shipping varies depending on size and weight and if it's coming from one of the other islands. But.between 2000-4000 yen is about right.


Never used Buyee. Always FromJapan for complete machines and SMJ for smaller things.

[Peteybob]

+1 for Clam's comments. Some of new machines are actually so large they need to be broken into 2 shipments. My Gantz machine had the door removed and shipped separate from the rest of the machine. I usually figure about $400-500 total for shipping plus cost of the machine.

Firstly. I would say 99% of all pachis (slot and ball) made after 2010 will be over 30KG in weight. As 30KG is the max for the postal service. They have to be shipped via courier like FedEx or UPS.

Internal shipping varies depending on size and weight and if it's coming from one of the other islands. But.between 2000-4000 yen is about right.


Never used Buyee. Always FromJapan for complete machines and SMJ for smaller things.

I've only used From Japan for machines so far and their service is very good.

Watch for seller's shipping prices within Japan to Buyee (and others) as some sell goods dirt cheap but charge huge shipping fees. I always look for these fees in print as it is good to know ahead of time.

My best shipper has been DHL. They cost more but packages are handled very few times between Japan and my place in less than a week.

[SixGunSamurai91]

I've only used From Japan for machines so far and their service is very good.

Watch for seller's shipping prices within Japan to Buyee (and others) as some sell goods dirt cheap but charge huge shipping fees. I always look for these fees in print as it is good to know ahead of time.

My best shipper has been DHL. They cost more but packages are handled very few times between Japan and my place in less than a week.

I need a quick rundown on how to use them, as they have a machine listed that I really want.

https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/en/speci...tion_lp_search

Do you have to set up the shipping yourself or can you do it through the site?

[Drunkenclam]

I need a quick rundown on how to use them, as they have a machine listed that I really want.

https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/en/speci...tion_lp_search

Do you have to set up the shipping yourself or can you do it through the site?

Not quite the correct choice of words. They don't have it. But they will buy it from the Rakuten store on your behalf.

they contact the seller/store. Ask for you to pay for the machine up front. then buy it for you.
Upon delivery to their warehouse, you have upto 30 days to add any additional items. Then when ready in those 30 days, asked for it to be shipped to you. They again ask for the money up front. Then when they get it, they ship it to you.

Sounds simple, But people forget, you are shipping a large heavy box half way around the world, so the shipping costs are high.

Take a look at the FJ thread for some older examples of shipping costs.

http://www.pachitalk.com/forums/show...with-FromJapan

Oh I won a machine on YJA today for 500 yen. My cheapest machine yet. Less than a pint of beer. Until I have to ship it.

[Peteybob]

Most deputy service companies can buy from any seller but may have restrictions based on high dollar amounts or other restrictions in place. I've only seen a couple times when a seller wasn't permitted to utilize From Japan due to the sellers rating being so poor. If you are asking about From Japan then here is their new user tutorial.

http://www.fromjapan.co.jp/sp/conten...side2_first_en

The shipping information would come from how you setup payments. I believe you can use an alternate ship to address when using a credit card. I use the PayPal option which you can only use what is on file at PayPal. Debit cards are a whole different animal that presented a challenge to From Japan. I don't know if they currently accept them or not.

Most will charge a fee or two for their service in acquiring goods for you. So figure on the cost of the goods + shipping to From Japan's warehouse (or other site) + fees and then add the international shipping to you via shipper of choice.

[Peteybob]

Also remember that Japan is 13 hours ahead in time to the current eastern US time zone. So if you make any inquiries during the day then there will be a delay. Japan also has many more days than us thru the year when businesses are closed. Just a few thoughts for members who are new to importing items.