International Ordering

[bakla]

Re: International Ordering

My question was a simple, "Can you provide the VAT refund form?" As a business, they should have that. That way, if I have it shipped within the country and/or out of it, I can have my proxy get it back at the airport or I can mail it in myself. So retarded.

[Casius]

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Yea, I don't get it either. I didn't know it was an 'option' to be honest, I thought they have to deduct VAT if the buyer is outside of EU.

[lowrey]

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[quote user="the breaks"]^What he said. I almost never order anything internationally unless I can be sure the value will be marked down on the package or if it's a place I know from experience I won't get hit with customs (yoox [64]).
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funny thing is (and fyi to you as well breaks), I've never had to pick up a package from japan at customs, for some reason they all come straight through unlike US shipments. most I of course try to get marked down, but I've gotten a couple of dozen packages through japanauctioncenter and they always mark the exact value,yet they've never gone to customs. I dont mind of course, but its quite odd, maybe they're jsut very picky about american packages or someone doesn't understand the amounts marked in yen [83]

[bakla]

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Got an email from DHL today - Browns is sending out my order overnight, after weeks of delay, but after I called the Mens store and inquired. Granted, it's free shipping because I ordered before Dec.24th, but at least it got marked down in the interim. We'll see if I get charged customs duties for it. Fingers crossed.

[Joe]

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Have read alot about japan proxy services, but not going to buy anything from y! just from some stores like mindtrive - but can't really figure out which one to use. Which proxy would be the best/cheapest to use for just regular store pickups? A proxy that marks down, is a big plus.

[Faust]

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sharpservice is cheapest. mixed reviews here, still worth trying. they have a dedicated thread.

[Orochi]

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I've recently tried Shopping Mall Japan and have found their communicationsand shipment to beprompt, and their service fees quite reasonable.Their site interface is a head-scratching mess though.

Rinkya is excellent in every way but their fees are outrageous. I'd personally give Sharpservice a try, given the positive reviews.

[Casius]

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Well, I've placed two separate orders with Pollyanna so I'll let everyone how that goes...On a good note though, they only charge $30USD for shipping which isn't much at all and they said I should receive my order under 7 days.

[Buckwheat]

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Pollyannahas beenvery good in my experiences. They charge about $30 for shipping like you have mentioned and they marked much lesser value for custom and sonotax worry. Plus they use express shipping so you can get your items very quick.

[Casius]

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Yea, they've been very responsive with emails and the website seems to have a very good live stock system which is always good.

[the breaks]

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[quote user="mike lowrey"]

[quote user="the breaks"]^What he said. I almost never order anything internationally unless I can be sure the value will be marked down on the package or if it's a place I know from experience I won't get hit with customs (yoox [64]).
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funny thing is (and fyi to you as well breaks), I've never had to pick up a package from japan at customs, for some reason they all come straight through unlike US shipments. most I of course try to get marked down, but I've gotten a couple of dozen packages through japanauctioncenter and they always mark the exact value,yet they've never gone to customs. I dont mind of course, but its quite odd, maybe they're jsut very picky about american packages or someone doesn't understand the amounts marked in yen [83]

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Now you mention it I've had the exact same thing happen to me on 2 occasions.

I'm imagining a 50-something customs worker examining the japanese markings with a quizzical expression, then just throwing the package aside with a "Meh" [74]

[the breaks]

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[quote user="Joe"]

Have read alot about japan proxy services, but not going to buy anything from y! just from some stores like mindtrive - but can't really figure out which one to use. Which proxy would be the best/cheapest to use for just regular store pickups? A proxy that marks down, is a big plus.

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What i usually do unless i need something quick is send a quote request to each of the major proxies on sufu (jake unkutt, sharpservice, parachutes) and see who comes up cheapest.

[Joe]

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Thanks for the tips, will try sharpservice, and your advice the breaks. :)

[Faust]

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[quote user="Casius"]Well, I've placed two separate orders with Pollyanna so I'll let everyone how that goes...On a good note though, they only charge $30USD for shipping which isn't much at all and they said I should receive my order under 7 days.[/quote]

you should call them and see if they can combine shipping.

[Casius]

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Yea, I thought of that but unfortunately for me, my first order was sent out just days before I placed the other! DOH! But that's my indecisiveness that caused that.