Quitlimpin Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 I have my eye on a reel from a Japanese seller with really good feedback--shipping is EMS only. Anyone have experiences purchasing from Japan...good or bad? Really hate to drop a couple dimes to see it turn into a costly headache. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 13, 2012 Super User Posted January 13, 2012 I've purchased a few hard and soft baits where the seller was in Japan. I've had no problems. Clearly, the possibility of needing to return any of these items was minute. If the feedback is solid, and you don't mind paying the shipping, I say Go for it. So much of the quality tackle originates there anyway. Good Luck A-Jay Quote
Packard Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 I have bought hard baits without issue from there. If you are using PayPal then don't worry about it. They will refund even out of their pocket if anything goes wrong. Quote
Sfritr Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 My only concern would be if it is a Japanese reel any service issue or part may be hard to come by. On the positvie side I hear you only catch "GODZILLA" bass with Japanese reels..... I know I know, horrible, but humerous 3 Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted January 13, 2012 Super User Posted January 13, 2012 I have my eye on a reel from a Japanese seller with really good feedback--shipping is EMS only. Anyone have experiences purchasing from Japan...good or bad? Really hate to drop a couple dimes to see it turn into a costly headache. I deal with a lot of the Japanese sellers on ebay, if you want, pm me his name and I will let you know if I'm famliar with him. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted January 13, 2012 Super User Posted January 13, 2012 My only concern would be if it is a Japanese reel any service issue or part may be hard to come by. On the positvie side I hear you only catch "GODZILLA" bass with Japanese reels..... I know I know, horrible, but humerous Dude - you're not right . . . A-Jay Quote
Quitlimpin Posted January 13, 2012 Author Posted January 13, 2012 Thanks for the responses. I went ahead and jumped on it. My NIB airy red pixy should be here in a few weeks!! Quote
Sfritr Posted January 13, 2012 Posted January 13, 2012 Dude - you're not right . . . A-Jay hahaha I know, horrible, right? Quote
guitarkid Posted January 14, 2012 Posted January 14, 2012 My only concern would be if it is a Japanese reel any service issue or part may be hard to come by. On the positvie side I hear you only catch "GODZIRRA" bass with Japanese reels..... I know I know, horrible, but humerous Fixed -gk Quote
Super User slonezp Posted January 14, 2012 Super User Posted January 14, 2012 As long as you're not buying from a nigerian diplomat you should be good. 1 Quote
Super User Redlinerobert Posted January 14, 2012 Super User Posted January 14, 2012 I buy rods, reels, and lures from a couple jdm shops. Never had an issue. You should be ok, just be warned, it porbably wont be the last item you buy from Japan. Quote
Super User deaknh03 Posted January 15, 2012 Super User Posted January 15, 2012 I buy rods, reels, and lures from a couple jdm shops. Never had an issue. You should be ok, just be warned, it porbably wont be the last item you buy from Japan. He's right! Quote
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