Joko Re-Introduction, YAJ/Akiba Shopping Service Offer (CLOSED as of 8/21/23)

[Joko3]

Heads up for Canadian members. I had a learning experience today.

I can only ship Japan Post to Canada. Yamato Express/UPS only ships to Canada for business-to-business use. I asked for clarification if this was some sort of silly leftover Corona rule, but apparently, it was that way before as well. Unfortunately, there is no DHL or FedEx anywhere near me, and they do not service my neighborhood for pickup. Please understand that these services are not really used in Japan by normal people; they mostly only deal with businesses in very urban areas.

Through Japan Post, only EMS and Surface Mail are available to Canada; Air Mail is not offered by them. Unlike Yamato Express/UPS, the price is determined by weight and not size.

For size limit info, please see the following site: https://www.post.japanpost.jp/cgi-kokusai/country.php?cid=37
(In general, 300 cm max, circumference plus longest side measurement system, longest side no more than 150 cm; max 30 kg weight)

 

[ImportantBet]

Hey all, I need a volunteer with forwarding a package from Joko. If you live near Tri-state area, PM us!! Basically it will go from JP to US (you!) to CA.

Thanks and much appreciated!

 

[Joko3]

^for context. It’s a size 100 package weighing 7.5kg. Japan Post wants to charge almost 3 times what Yamato would have charged (if Yamato had accepted it). His options are getting ripped off or waiting months for surface mail. If you are able to help, the favor will not be forgotten by either of us.

 

[Robertguy09]

@Robertguy09 Maybe you could forward the package and you could slip the vinyl label inside the box?

Yeah I am happy to help out! Start a pm between us and we can work out the details!

 

[Joko3]

Just a heads up to everyone that Yamato Express finally raised prices after the yen weakened. The raise is about 25% which matches the yen weakening more or less.

They held out for well over a year, so I believe them to be very a solid company; Japan Post raised rates almost immediately by comparison.

 

[Stupid Dufus]

Yeah Just sent a package out yesterday to a friend, and price went past 3,000 jpy for what would been about 2500 jpy previously. =(

 

[Joko3]

Yeah Just sent a package out yesterday to a friend, and price went past 3,000 jpy for what would been about 2500 jpy previously. =(

I found out today. 11850 for something that would have been 8950 just a couple days ago. They waited for quite a while to see if the yen would bounce back though, so I’ll give them that.

 

[AlxUnderBase]

"printed circuit assembly" is a good one to use for PCBs.

ive used almost all times "electronic circuit" and did the job (even in japan when i sent some pcb's)

 

[Joko3]

Ein packed and ready to go. Thank you Buyee for the box that was twice the size it needed to be. Grandpa’s house here we come!

 

[Joko3]

All order slots are full right now. Availability will resume after orders ship out this weekend. Some picture highlights over the last few months will be posted next week after everything is out of my house.

 

[Joko3]

Finally getting around to posting pics of some recent highlights!

Still a full house right now as a lot is coming. Thank you everyone for your continued support.

 

[Joko3]

Here is some cool art sets sent out as well

 

[kikaso]

Finally getting around to posting pics of some recent highlights!

Still a full house right now as a lot is coming. Thank you everyone for your continued support.

This is the greatest hits of Japanese imports.

 

[tDRG]

Finally getting around to posting pics of some recent highlights!

Those CPS2 kits are awesome

 

[Joko3]

Those CPS2 kits are awesome

The Marvel VS Capcom one was especially cool. I had no idea some of these kits came with so much stuff!

 

[Neodogg]

NOYFB…ha ha, love it!

 

[srtten]

Ok was going to use Buyee but I figured shipping was going to cost over double the value of what I was buying. If this service is available I’m ready to order something.

 

[Joko3]

Ok was going to use Buyee but I figured shipping was going to cost over double the value of what I was buying. If this service is available I’m ready to order something.

It can really depend on what it is and how much you are shipping. Sometimes I can save you money over Buyee, sometimes I can't. Shipping rates increased by about 35% within the last year more or less matching the devaluation of the yen. Where I can really save you money is when you have multiple items that need to be condensed. Buyee tends to just throw all your small boxes as is into a bigger box (usually TOO big, Amazon style) and call it a day, whereas I'll take everything out and try to get into as small of a package as possible while still being protected.

I'm booked up right now so I'm not taking on any new orders, but please keep an eye out on the first page and on my signature.

 

[Darksoft]

It can really depend on what it is and how much you are shipping. Sometimes I can save you money over Buyee, sometimes I can't. Shipping rates increased by about 35% within the last year more or less matching the devaluation of the yen. Where I can really save you money is when you have multiple items that need to be condensed. Buyee tends to just throw all your small boxes as is into a bigger box (usually TOO big, Amazon style) and call it a day, whereas I'll take everything out and try to get into as small of a package as possible while still being protected.

I'm booked up right now so I'm not taking on any new orders, but please keep an eye out on the first page and on my signature.

You forgot t say that everything you ship is done in a professional and outstanding way. I think that people need to understand the unique and individualized service that you offerr. It's quality over bulk buying. I have no doubts, I'd buy from @Joko3 for items where I really like happy endings

 

[Dloop]

@Joko3 is offering happy endings!?

Sorry couldn’t resist Yes the service he offers is top quality in terms of packaging and communication