bhoff Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 I'm looking into buying a new aldebaran and was wanting to know where to buy one for the best price. It seems like the best prices come directly from Japan. Does anyone have any experience ordering from stores like Japanlureshop? I'm guessing that the shipping and return policy is going to be kind of tricky from the US. Quote
JeziHogg Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 JLS is awesome, I get stuff within 4 buisness days. I have no idea on the return policy, but that being said paying $274 for a new Aldebaran, why return it? They retail for around $420 you can just take it and resell it and probably make a profit if you don't like it. 2 Quote
a1712 Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 I loves Japan Lure Shop! I don't. They keep me eating Ramen Noodles!!! Brian. 2 Quote
Maico1 Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 Just placed an order with them last Thursday and it showed up this afternoon .....just that simple. 4 Quote
Super User Jrob78 Posted May 4, 2015 Super User Posted May 4, 2015 JLS and Digitaka are my 2 favorites. Order without fear. 1 Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted May 4, 2015 Super User Posted May 4, 2015 Just placed an order with them last Thursday and it showed up this afternoon .....just that simple. I'm sure they will be getting some of my money real soon for a 51. My order from Digitaka should be in tomorrow. Quote
Super User Gone_Phishin Posted May 5, 2015 Super User Posted May 5, 2015 Though not the cheapest, Japantackle is one of the most reliable and professional. They also had me shopping at the dollar store this past winter...they tagged me for a SV spool for the Ito, a Lin Black Jungle, an Aldebaran BFS, and a Hedgehog in a short time. Jun and Kayo rock...great communication and fast shipping. Quote
bhoff Posted May 5, 2015 Author Posted May 5, 2015 Just saw that the Metanium 13 was the same price as the 2015 Aldebaran. What reel would be better suited for an all around reel? I'm going to be putting this reel on my Champion 734. Quote
bhoff Posted May 5, 2015 Author Posted May 5, 2015 Is there much of a difference between the 15 and 13 Metanium? Quote
JeziHogg Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 The 15 has DC, little heavier and has different handles. Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted May 5, 2015 Super User Posted May 5, 2015 JLS is great. I just picked up the last 09 style Alde that they had 2 weeks ago. That reel showed up in 4 business days. While you're ordering, don't be afraid to pickup some Sunline FC. The prices are much better than here in the US right now with the exchange rate (on both reels and line). Quote
dave Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 I ordered a Scorpion 1000XT from JLS, four days from order to delivery. Quote
thehooligan Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 I regularly use jls, jpangler, japan tackle and digitaka. All great vendors, no worries. Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted May 5, 2015 Super User Posted May 5, 2015 I think customs is holding my reel hostage! Tracking shows its been at at JFK since 11:30 Sunday night. Quote
John G Posted May 5, 2015 Posted May 5, 2015 I think customs is holding my reel hostage! Tracking shows its been at at JFK since 11:30 Sunday night. That sucks! I went through the same thing a while back but I finally got it. Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted May 5, 2015 Super User Posted May 5, 2015 That sucks! I went through the same thing a while back but I finally got it. It got in the country quick. I ordered it at 10:30pm Thursday (Friday in Japan), it shipped the same day and it got in country on Sunday. Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted May 5, 2015 Super User Posted May 5, 2015 It was in my mailbox when I got home!! 1 Quote
tnt2671 Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 I'm looking into buying a new aldebaran and was wanting to know where to buy one for the best price. It seems like the best prices come directly from Japan. Does anyone have any experience ordering from stores like Japanlureshop? I'm guessing that the shipping and return policy is going to be kind of tricky from the US. japan lure shop , ordered many times and usually have my order w/ in 4 days , it's crazy how fast stuff gets here through ems and they have great prices to boot Quote
Fish_Whisperer Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 To any owners of the new Aldebaran 50... I need a favor. Since I don't have the reel just yet, can someone take a measurement of the reel seat length and post it for me? Rod builder needed a specific measurement for it... Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted May 10, 2015 Super User Posted May 10, 2015 Digitaka. Free shipping. Usually get it in 3 days. Painless Quote
Super User S Hovanec Posted May 10, 2015 Super User Posted May 10, 2015 To any owners of the new Aldebaran 50... I need a favor. Since I don't have the reel just yet, can someone take a measurement of the reel seat length and post it for me? Rod builder needed a specific measurement for it... I can't remember the measurement. I didn't have the reel when I built it but I used my Chronarch 101SF to cut the seat and it ended up being the same size foot as the Aldebaran. Quote
Fish_Whisperer Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 I can't remember the measurement. I didn't have the reel when I built it but I used my Chronarch 101SF to cut the seat and it ended up being the same size foot as the Aldebaran. If it will work, would you mind posting that length then? Quote
a1712 Posted May 10, 2015 Posted May 10, 2015 2015 Aldebarans reel foot is exactly 2.44" tip to tip. Brian. Quote
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