dropshottah Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Im interested in some JDM rods, mostly MajorCraft but Im not sure if I wanna take the risk to import a piece of graphite across the ocean. Any good or bad experience ? Have you ever bought from Plat.co.jp ? Quote
John G Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Be prepared to wait if you buy a one piece. I bought a Major Craft MS-X Limited MLC-67L/BF BFS Rod from Shimreels on eBay on June 16 and it's not here yet. Here is Florida. I am desperately waiting its arrival and I have no detailed tracking info to ease my pain and suffering. LOLeBay says that it should be delivered by July 14. I have bought from Plat. I received my first order from them last week and it consisted of parts for a JDM Calcutta 50 that they had to order from Shimano and I have to say that I am extremely pleased with my first experience with Plat. Quote
Super User Raul Posted July 12, 2015 Super User Posted July 12, 2015 Im interested in some JDM rods, mostly MajorCraft but Im not sure if I wanna take the risk to import a piece of graphite across the ocean. Any good or bad experience ? Have you ever bought from Plat.co.jp ? I have purchased rods from Plat, they pack them very carefully in a really solid PVC pipe tube. BTW, when ordering order at least 2 rods, the shipping costs the same for 1 or for 2 and that means the shipping cost is EXPENSIVE ! when it comes to 1 piece rods, 2 piece rods can be shipped by EMS. Quote
thehooligan Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 I bought my poison Ultima from Japan lure shop. Came in 3 days through FedEx air. It's very expensive when you add shipping and customs fees. Best bet is buying 2 piece rods, they ship ems and its usually $20 Quote
IAY Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 Plat really guts you with their shipping and handling fees, I ordered a 6'3" rod and was charged 1950 yen for handling and 6500 yen for shipping. It does come with very secure package and 3 day air though. Best place I ordered from was jpangler, but they don't have the best selection. Quote
benzmech Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 It depends on what major craft rods you are wanting. TW has major craft nanoace rods in stock. I know a rep for major craft who says some of their more expensive stuff is supposed to be coming over soon. I have two nanoace rods and so far I am happy with them, but I'm looking forward to getting some of their high end stuff Quote
John G Posted July 12, 2015 Posted July 12, 2015 I bought my poison Ultima from Japan lure shop. Came in 3 days through FedEx air. It's very expensive when you add shipping and customs fees. Best bet is buying 2 piece rods, they ship ems and its usually $20 This will be the last time that I ever buy an item that is shipped with economy shipping. For some reason I assumed that it was being shipped via FedEx cause that is what I have read but I guess I was wrong. Quote
oldschoolbasser Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 I bought a Palms Molla from Digitaka,I think shipping was about $70,and no Import taxes. Got the rod in about 5 days. Love the rod,it's light,and very sensitive. Quote
bootytrain Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 2 years ago when the yen was super strong against the dollar, I bought a poison adrena from Plat and the shipping was over $100. A couple of months ago I bought another rod from Plat and the shipping was only $65. If you want to import a rod now is a really good time. Who knows how long the yen will stay weak? Quote
Hogsticker Posted July 13, 2015 Posted July 13, 2015 I think shim reels on Ebay is not the norm with shipping times. For some reason his merchandise takes forever. Anything I've ever ordered from Japan was here in no longer than 7 business days. Quote
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