Super User S Hovanec Posted March 12, 2015 Super User Posted March 12, 2015 I'm close to pulling the trigger on a couple JDM reels. In your experience, what is the most reputable site to use? Quote
Super User *Hootie Posted March 12, 2015 Super User Posted March 12, 2015 Japantackle is the only one I've used. Had my package four days after shipping. Hootie 1 Quote
Super User 00 mod Posted March 12, 2015 Super User Posted March 12, 2015 Japan lure shop is reputable as well. Add digitaka and plat to that list. Jeff 1 Quote
thehooligan Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Japan lure shop is my favorite, but jp angler and digitaka both get great reviews as well. Quote
Dypsis Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 I've only used digitaka but my experience with them was smooth and would do business with them again. Quote
John G Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 I think all of your main JDM sights are going to be reputable but they do have pluses and minuses. Japan Tackle in my experience has the best communication before and after the sale but they are also the most expensive that I have seen. BassJP was a good experience overall for me but they were a little late with the communications but I did get a tracking number. My favorite is Japan Lure Shop. I think their communication sucks but they have some of the lowest prices and they usually ship very fast. I just bought a Conquest 50DC from them. I paid for it on the morning of Tues March 3 and I did not get it until lunchtime on the 10th. I have gotten spoiled by fast shipping from JDM sites and I really expected the reel to be here on the 6th or 7th. If you buy from Japan Lure Shop, my advice is to create an account with them because I believe that is the best way to get your tracking info. I did not create an account with them after they changed their site and because of that, I did not get a tracking number. I ended up using a trick that good ole Goose posted about to get my tracking info. Quote
CYP Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 I think all of your main JDM sights are going to be reputable but they do have pluses and minuses. Japan Tackle in my experience has the best communication before and after the sale but they are also the most expensive that I have seen. BassJP was a good experience overall for me but they were a little late with the communications but I did get a tracking number. My favorite is Japan Lure Shop. I think their communication sucks but they have some of the lowest prices and they usually ship very fast. I just bought a Conquest 50DC from them. I paid for it on the morning of Tues March 3 and I did not get it until lunchtime on the 10th. I have gotten spoiled by fast shipping from JDM sites and I really expected the reel to be here on the 6th or 7th. If you buy from Japan Lure Shop, my advice is to create an account with them because I believe that is the best way to get your tracking info. I did not create and account with them after they changed their site and because of that, I did not get a tracking number. I ended up using a trick that good ole Goose posted about to get my tracking info. They only take paypal Quote
John G Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 They only take paypalI prefer to only pay with PayPal so that is a plus for me. 1 Quote
masterbass Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Ive used japan tackle, japan lure shop and hedgehog studio. I'm always amazed at how fast I get stuff from japan. Quote
Bigchunk Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Ive never used a jdm, are they actually made in japan? Prices are nice, is there a difference? Looking to try a scorpion Quote
John G Posted March 12, 2015 Posted March 12, 2015 Ive never used a jdm, are they actually made in japan? Prices are nice, is there a difference? Looking to try a scorpionSome reels are Made in Japan and some aren't. JDM means that they are sold in the Japanese Domestic Market. The new Scorpion is made in Malaysia and the older Scorpions are made in Japan. 1 Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted March 13, 2015 Author Super User Posted March 13, 2015 Any hidden fees with these sites? Does PayPal add in a currency conversion fee like credit card companies do when you use them out of country? Quote
Dypsis Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Any hidden fees with these sites? Does PayPal add in a currency conversion fee like credit card companies do when you use them out of country? When I purchased from digitaka there was no others fees. I paid whatever was the current conversation rate and that was it. I paid via PayPal. Quote
John G Posted March 13, 2015 Posted March 13, 2015 Any hidden fees with these sites? Does PayPal add in a currency conversion fee like credit card companies do when you use them out of country?There is always the chance that you will be hit with a customs fee. I have never had to pay that 'penalty' but it can happen. Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted March 13, 2015 Super User Posted March 13, 2015 Custom fees are very rare with EMS shipping. You can use PayPal with a credit card option. Your credit card company typical charges a small conversion fee from yen to dollars. A couple of bucks on a single reel purchase. Some Japanese vendors charge a shipping fee and a handling fee. Most only charge the product price and shipping. All the fees show up when you place the object in your cart and proceed they checkout. Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted March 13, 2015 Super User Posted March 13, 2015 Just a thought. Custom fees are very rare on single reel purchases with EMS shipping. Rods shipped UPS or FedEx are often held up in customs & a custom fee charged upon delivery. Multiple reels purchased would be more likely to have a custom fee than individual purchases. If I were buying three reels or four I would make two seperate buys instead of one. Just a thought . The vendor states the purchase price on the shipping docs. Larger charges would most likely fly over the radar instead of under the radar. 1 Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted March 13, 2015 Author Super User Posted March 13, 2015 Planned on one at a time. That's a pretty big chunk all at once! 1 Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted March 13, 2015 Super User Posted March 13, 2015 If customs does decide to grab your order to charge you duties, it will likely hold your package up for 2 or 3 weeks. The tracking will show it in customs, don't freak out if that happens. Quote
Super User MarkH024 Posted March 13, 2015 Super User Posted March 13, 2015 Anyone know when Digi gets the new Aldebaran? Patience is running thin...thry also never responded to my email inquiry. Quote
oldschoolbasser Posted March 20, 2015 Posted March 20, 2015 Pro Shop Otsuka has been good to me. Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted May 1, 2015 Author Super User Posted May 1, 2015 I did it. Pulled the trigger on a 2015 TwinPower 2500HGS last night. Email just came in that it shipped alredy. Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted May 1, 2015 Super User Posted May 1, 2015 I ordered an Aldebaran from JapanLureShop last week and I received it in 4 days. Also picked up a spool of 13lb. Shooter for a heck of a price. Quote
dam0007 Posted May 1, 2015 Posted May 1, 2015 I've only used one for one reel www.japantackle.com. Ordered a scorpion on sale plus $20 shipping on a Monday and it was delivered on Thursday. Great company imo Quote
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