Yahoo Japan Auction thread...

[crzsteveo]

^anymore details on the packaging?

I am very curious because I don't want to spend the money on a bride and have them pack it like crap and it show ups on my door torn up

[Jalto]

i have yet to get a seat through them, but i'm sure they will pack it nicely

[Ka24Power]

I've used GTR Garage for a wheel purchase and Streeter for many other purchases. Can't say a bad thing about either. I haven't tried Buyee but at this point I see no need

[irritatedmax]

One thing to keep in mind with seats is they are pushing the limits of maximum allowable size so that limits the packing to a like a layer of plastic and a layer of cardboard. Not much room to get too carried away.

[David48]

Originally Posted by TheRealSy90

Anybody else try Buyee yet?

I just won a Cusco OS Giken Hyper single using Buyee. Their fees were like $12. I'm waiting to see how much shipping is gonna be lol. I'll post in here when it shows up

[David48]

Has anyone else noticed that when multiple bids from different people go in really close together, that the auction end time gets extended?

[g35gabby]

Originally Posted by David48

Has anyone else noticed that when multiple bids from different people go in really close together, that the auction end time gets extended?

That is how they do it, and things like "fromjapan.jp" allow users to not even place their bid till there is less 5mins remaining, called "snipe bids". It is like watching a basketball game, don't even bother looking at what it is selling for till the last 2 mins. That is when things actually mean anything.

[David48]

I just didn't know the time gets extended. I lost out on a Nardi this morning because of it.

[GTR-Garage]

Originally Posted by David48

I just won a Cusco OS Giken Hyper single using Buyee. Their fees were like $12. I'm waiting to see how much shipping is gonna be lol. I'll post in here when it shows up

It will probably be around 20,000 yen plus whatever it cost to ship from the seller to the Buyee/Tenso warehouse.

[5280VertDET]

Originally Posted by David48

Has anyone else noticed that when multiple bids from different people go in really close together, that the auction end time gets extended?

As a seller, that's awesome. Wish eBay had that option. As a buyer, that sucks. But that's the down side of auctions...

[David48]

Originally Posted by GTR-Garage

It will probably be around 20,000 yen plus whatever it cost to ship from the seller to the Buyee/Tenso warehouse.

Total shipping cost was 17,540 yen. I got a pretty good deal on it so it's still worth it. I just bought two Momo wheels this morning so I'm curious to see what those will cost to ship.

[GTR-Garage]

Originally Posted by David48

Total shipping cost was 17,540 yen. I got a pretty good deal on it so it's still worth it. I just bought two Momo wheels this morning so I'm curious to see what those will cost to ship.

I figured 15kg for the clutch. Must have been a bit lighter. The wheels won't cost much. Have them consolidate them and it will probably be around 4,000 yen.

[Z_Spool]

What's a good place to go through for buying little trinkets and junk... like posters and other collectible items?

[GTR-Garage]

As long as you're not ordering anything heavy or very long Buyee is good.

[Z_Spool]

thanks

[Bushido]

lookin at some cool Nismo jackets:


http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=g140446214

Nismo Jump suit Stylin'

http://yahoo.aleado.com/lot?auctionID=o69009856

Is JDM large like USDM small?

[crzsteveo]

Originally Posted by David48

Has anyone else noticed that when multiple bids from different people go in really close together, that the auction end time gets extended?

dude it freakin sucks. I had my eyes on a zeta 2 seat and the deadline was getting close and it was for a steal, and then checked later, and the price shot up and the date was extended....

[Reece]

Originally Posted by Bushido

Is JDM large like USDM small?

Pretty much. I have a Nissan baseball jersey from J-Land and the tag says it's a large but I wear US smalls and it fits perfectly.

[irritatedmax]

Yeah, you gotta go a size big to get the length. I'm a med/large in American shirts and I'm usually a XL to XXL for shirts here.

[OBEEWON]

Hey GTR garage, are your shipping prices more reasonable than RHDJapan or do you just double the price too?

[irritatedmax]

I haven't dealt with RHDJapan but depending on what you're buying the shipping can get as expensive as the item itself. I wouldn't necessarily say it's a scam on their part. Unless you're saying they take the normal shipping price and just double that.

[OBEEWON]

I'm not saying it's a scam, but that shipping calculator is a joke. It just about always ends up being double.

[TrustS13]

Obee, the best thing about GTR-Garage for me has always been the prompt and accurate responses for stuff. Kunio has shipped so much stuff he always can pretty much nail shipping.. and with their new set rate prices for certain things (ie: wheels) the shipping/fees are right there on the site.

[g35gabby]

Everything I have bought new, I have always compared RHDJP and Nengun and when it came down to price shipped, GTR-garage has always been lower than the other 2. Granted I have bought a lot of stuff at auction in addition to the new stuff, but for new GTR-garage has been hard to beat.

The only time Kunio hasn't been the first source is on big stuff he is concerned he can't ship. I appreciate that honesty and well I did find a source to get the parts, it was almost 4 times the price of the item I bought to get it here.

I have bought some smaller stuff like shirts and shift knobs through Fromjapan.jp and prices are pretty cheap, but I really don't like that they make you deposit money up front before they even place a bid. Having someone hold my money in hopes I win just rubs me the wrong way. Haven't given Buyee a shot yet, but I may just see how it goes in the future if there is something small I need.

[wurley]

Originally Posted by TrustS13

Obee, the best thing about GTR-Garage for me has always been the prompt and accurate responses for stuff. Kunio has shipped so much stuff he always can pretty much nail shipping.. and with their new set rate prices for certain things (ie: wheels) the shipping/fees are right there on the site.

How are you getting in contact? I've email them 4 or 5 times with no response.

[GTR-Garage]

Originally Posted by wurley

How are you getting in contact? I've email them 4 or 5 times with no response.

Sorry we missed your message. Please email us at [email protected] or message us on Facebook. We're opening our showroom in Portland early next year so you'll be able to stop by there soon as well.

[VAs13]

Got 1 of two boxes in

HKS Twin Power DLI w. RB26 harness




BCNR33 Nismo cluster
-won the auction on BUYEE and it was 4700 yen for shipping.

[OBEEWON]

Originally Posted by OBEEWON

Hey GTR garage, are your shipping prices more reasonable than RHDJapan or do you just double the price too?

Originally Posted by GTR-Garage

Sorry we missed your message. Please email us at [email protected] or message us on Facebook. We're opening our showroom in Portland early next year so you'll be able to stop by there soon as well.

I'll take that as a no...

[GTR-Garage]

Originally Posted by OBEEWON

I'll take that as a no...

We don't know anything about RHD and how they ship so we can't say. For reference we don't ship aero kits and other "dimensionally" large item like that by container only. We don't do DHL. Our container schedule will be moving up to bi-monthly shipments to our Portland shop once it opens in the spring.

[David48]

Does anyone know of a broker that imports sets of wheels for $300ish? I found a set I want that wouldn't really be worth it if I have to end up paying 5 for shipping and fees.