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This rocks; definitely will be reaching out about some particular stuff in the future that I've been hardpressed to find- but for now, thanks for offering your services! These rates are extremely reasonable given the one-on-one detail you're offering in comparison to the Yaj gamble. I used to know someone that used to do this same kind of service for tracking down vintage/niche artists' music CDs, and can definitely attest having the personal touch when looking for things can be absolutely invaluable!
I'll have to hit you up if/when travel for students becomes a little easier. The lines are a little long atm and I want to get one, maybe two more classes under my belt first, but I've been looking into some study abroad programs myself since going back to school for CS + language some time ago. If I go, I want to be able to actually make use of the time to bulk up on conversation experience instead of just "going to go".
We'll have to get some street fighter in for sure 
I'll have to hit you up if/when travel for students becomes a little easier. The lines are a little long atm and I want to get one, maybe two more classes under my belt first, but I've been looking into some study abroad programs myself since going back to school for CS + language some time ago. If I go, I want to be able to actually make use of the time to bulk up on conversation experience instead of just "going to go".
We'll have to get some street fighter in for sure 
Definitely a good plan. I'd recommend doing whatever classes your local community college offers. They likely use the same Genki books that language schools here use for the beginner classes. You could go through the books on your own, but you'll be more likely to do so with someone holding you accountable lol.This rocks; definitely will be reaching out about some particular stuff in the future that I've been hardpressed to find- but for now, thanks for offering your services! These rates are extremely reasonable given the one-on-one detail you're offering in comparison to the Yaj gamble. I used to know someone that used to do this same kind of service for tracking down vintage/niche artists' music CDs, and can definitely attest having the personal touch when looking for things can be absolutely invaluable!
I'll have to hit you up if/when travel for students becomes a little easier. The lines are a little long atm and I want to get one, maybe two more classes under my belt first, but I've been looking into some study abroad programs myself since going back to school for CS + language some time ago. If I go, I want to be able to actually make use of the time to bulk up on conversation experience instead of just "going to go".
It has to fit inside a Honda Fit lol.
I'll be doing the Akiba runs on foot, but I'm willing to have a loaded backpack and two heavy-ass shopping bags or one big box. As for online orders, almost anything goes, BUT I seriously need to fit it inside my car to get it to a shipping center.
As my Japanese improves, maybe by the end of 2022 I can start arranging cabinets and such to be shipped. I'm lower intermediate at best right now, but am in school five days a week where no English is allowed.
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Please see above. This is definitely the plan. My no BS goal (a wife supported one too believe it or not) is to open a barcade in the Tokyo or Yokohama area, so being able to locate and purchase cabs is something I will be doing.
Update:
Order on Surugaya website just made. One of those free service slots is now used up ; ). Bidding on an item via YAJ tonight. Shopping lists from four people were submitted for tomorrow's Akiba trip. If anybody else wants to get in on this run please let me know before 12 pm tomorrow Japan time. I am going straight to Akiba from Yokohama Station after school.
Order on Surugaya website just made. One of those free service slots is now used up ; ). Bidding on an item via YAJ tonight. Shopping lists from four people were submitted for tomorrow's Akiba trip. If anybody else wants to get in on this run please let me know before 12 pm tomorrow Japan time. I am going straight to Akiba from Yokohama Station after school.
Edit: Appears to just be a custom-made box with three art pieces; no special in-game content. Pre-orders are sold out for both PS4 and Switch.
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I'll show up at the store when it's released and try to pick up two copies if they let me. One for you at the very least : )
Physical Mushihimesama with the little arcade stand is coming out on Monday btw.
Nice of you to offer the service! I’m curious… When it comes to arcade pcb’s, is the in-person inventory different from what the stores publish online? eg http://www.mak-jp.com/kiban.html
MAK only updates on Friday afternoons, so whatever arrives from Friday to Friday will not be listed. Beep! only lists their inventory online during non-business hours. If the store is physically open, you can't order online (it's literally not even posted). This gets updated every day and is fairly accurate. I've never been inside Try or G-Front, so I'm not sure about them. I will try going to Try today (da dum tchhhh). Correct me if I'm wrong @Stupid Dufus , but I believe G-Front is weird and you have to knock on the door and tell them what you want and then the dude shuts the door in your face and shows up with the item later (am I thinking of somewhere else?).
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Shit I'm gonna have to get together a list of Akumajou Dracula stuff I need...
Are you interested in Japanese strategy guides for them? I see them from time to time.
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I'm kinda Castlevania obsessed, and haven't gotten any Japanese print stuff for it (really my only imported stuff is a handful of games) so yeah probably
I'll get it figured out over the weekend when I'm not at work (the joys of emergency services! Holidays? Oh you mean extra-money days!) and hit you up.
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Hahaha yeah, one of the weirdest places I purchased from in Japan. Can't even find it unless you are actively looking for the place. Rang the door bell, guy opened the door partially asking what I wanted. Asked him if he had a Capcom IO. Invited me to step inside.
While he dug around for it, he told me it's cash only. So I had to leave and hit up a nearby ATM. Came back, handed over the cash, got the IO and left.
From what I remember the inside had a lot of sleeves full of boards, but they were on the other side of the room and it was dimly lit inside.
I think I read online years ago GFront used to be more of a store front. I think the website now even asks that you schedule a time in advance to stop by.
I remember the story of a place to buy arcade hardware but you never go when the son/owner is there. You have to wait for the mother/granny to be in there. The son will shoo away any gaijin. Think he wants to keep stuff in Japan more than he wants the money. The granny doesn't care and sells it to baka gaijin.
I haven't been to Japan since I got deeper into this hobby. First time was 2008 and last time was around 2014. I visited quite a few arcades in akihabara. The usual tourist traps. WHEN I go again, I will most def check out Mikado. Then some arcade sales places. Make a journey on that alone. Hopefully before everything shuts down. Next time they open their borders to baka gaijin for sure!
I haven't been to Japan since I got deeper into this hobby. First time was 2008 and last time was around 2014. I visited quite a few arcades in akihabara. The usual tourist traps. WHEN I go again, I will most def check out Mikado. Then some arcade sales places. Make a journey on that alone. Hopefully before everything shuts down. Next time they open their borders to baka gaijin for sure!
