Buying Service in Japan

I've been doing this for games and cds in the past and I was wondering if anyone would be interested in a buying service in Japan.

Some lens are only available in Japan, or available months in advance.

Also used stores have some premium lens for decent prices.

I've been doing it for a 10-15% premium in the past and would be willing to do so.

I understand the whole trust issue and one way I've done it in the past was to list it on ebay with buy it now and send the link to the buyer by instant message so no one else would buy it.

Anyway, if this sounds interesting, drop me a PM!

I'd be interested in it depending on prices. I guess is similar to what Kerso does from the US.

Can you post some sample prices for some of the popular lenses and typical shipping costs to the UK?

Thanks!

You can find the canon prices here:

http://www.yodobashi.c​om …89_36289173/362​89952.html

tamron:
http://www.yodobashi.c​om …89_36289173/362​89238.html

And the famous used store Map Camera:
http://www.mapcamera.c​om …E3%82%BA&catego​ry_id=lens

cheers

Prices actually do look better from the sites you linked (I just converted a few prices)

I don't think I'm interested at this point but its a nice service you're offering.

Dont suppose that you know a good money converter as well?

www.xe.com to convert!

I live in Shinjuku so I'm already at the shops, and if I can help out and help finance my own stuff, it's a real plus on both sides

i may be interested in making future purchases from you. but, i have two questions.

what lenses do they offer in japan that they don't offer in the states? have examples? sites?

how much would shipping be to the states for say 5 lbs or less and how long will it take to get here?

Always looking to support entrepreneurs and save a few if I can. Am I doing something wrong here? I looked at the link for a 300mm f/2.8 IS, converted the 615900 yen to $5320. B&H has it listed for $3899.

Can't seem to find English pages on these sites

http://www.yodobashi.c​om/enjoy/more/.../3628​9952.html

tamron:
http://www.yodobashi.c​om/enjoy/more/.../3628​9238.html

And the famous used store Map Camera:
http://www.mapcamera.c​om/sho/search....tegor​y_id=lens

can anyone help

Turntablist:
one example that comes to mind is the Tokina 16-50 f2.8 DX Pro
It came out on 4/25 in Japan and I believe it's still barely available in the US.
Another (not so good) example is the "Kit lens". In Japan it's USM.

EMS shipping rates are here:
http://www.ems-post.jp/index.php?lang​=en

insured, traceable and fast

Newpics: most Japanese sites don't have English, that why i can help since I speak Japanese

Petepix: I'll look at a few prices and mail you. I know some lens are cheaper in the US, while some are cheaper in Japan. As a rule, I found out that 3rd party and used lens are better priced in Japan

thanks for replying. i would p.m. you, but i think it would benefit others if i asked you this question.

do you have any feedback? perhaps an ebay user id?

Sure, same username, tokyopunk!

http://myworld.ebay.co​m/tokyopunk/

Newpics,

Copy and paste the links you wish to translate to
http://babelfish.altav​ista.com/

then select Japanese -> English.

Voila!

Cheers.

georgesa wrote in post #3844418
Newpics,

Copy and paste the links you wish to translate to
http://babelfish.altav​ista.com/

then select Japanese -> English.

Voila!