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My Experience with Buyee: they steal ye stuff and make ye pay!

So I have encountered a pretty big problem with using Buyee.jp, which is sort of a middleman service to help you buy things from Japan if you’re not in Japan. 

I have used them before to buy a Rilakkuma plush, and because it was just one item and it was light enough to be post it via airmail relatively inexpensively. So it arrived and it’s awesome, and so I decided to give it a go again and ordered a bunch this time. Which led me to paying a ton of crazy sounding fees and overcharging shipping, and that was sea freight, so idk. Anyway, two and a half months later I receive my box from Japan. This box has about quarter of the items I ordered missing, so I go to Buyee customer service and message them saying hey my item numbers so and so are missing can you please check in your warehouse. 

Buyee response (copy paste): 

This is the Buyee Customer Support. Thank you for your email. We are sorry to hear that there was a problem with the package you received. We investigate each case according to the applied plan, and we have confirmed that you applied Lite plan to your package [00000000000] ----------------------------------------- *LITE PLAN Items that are purchased with [Lite Plan] are not eligible for compensation, even if the item is different from the seller's page, been damaged, or been undelivered during international shipment. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept any complaints or requests for refund. We apologize that we are unable to help with this matter. We sincerely suggest you apply for [Standard Plan] when you order or bid on items in the future, so that we can assist you with cases like this. Thank you for your kind understanding. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any other questions or concerns. Sincerely, Angelu Buyee customer support

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So the Plan they’re talking about is the additional fees charged when you are bidding for items at the time, you can select from various options which mean absolutely nothing and when you are bidding it only shows this line: “Lite Plan means there is no Insured Delivery or Item Inspection service included”. 

So, while hey I’m here thinking well, I’m okay if the item is not insured or inspected when it gets to your warehouse, I’ll get insurance when I’m posting it to myself for sure!  Only when you go to the depths of the website and dig out more information you find this:

“Lite Plan

Lite Plan means there is no Insured Delivery or Item Inspection service included.

Please understand that with Lite Plan, you are not eligible for the following services:

Receiving refunds in the event that your item(s) is delivered damaged, different from the auction/shopping page or different in quantity

Receiving refunds or requesting a claim/investigation in the event that your item(s) is lost during shipment

Contact the seller

You are highly recommended to apply for Standard Plan if you would like to be eligible to the above mentioned services.”

So honey, they’ve got it all covered from step one. As you are bidding for your stuff, they’re already saying that they can make claim to any of your shit that you pay for. 

There is absolutely nothing stopping them from stealing the things they like the look of, while also making you pay for everything. 

I know how exciting it is to buy things and bid on things and get things! Trust me, I’m with you on that! But in addition to the above, Buyee has a shitton of charges that they keep on adding and adding, so even if you think that you’re getting a bargain, you’re probably better off getting things on ebay or an import shop - not even kidding. After I added up the costs, it would’ve been cheaper for me to just get it from physical store at like a 50% markup :/ 

The charges and mistakes:

- initial service fee, 500 yen - Plan fee - varies but you get the idea that if you “cheap out” on the Lite Plan, you won’t get your goods - Consolidation fee - when they put stuff you ordered in one box.. - 1000 yen - VAT + TAX charges added on top - Ludicrous shipping fees - I have travelled a lot, and I know that you can ship a 66lbs/30kg box via sea mail for less than $80... But Buyee charges anywhere between $120-$250, I guess as they feel like? - Miscalculating weight of the box. I am a stickler for things, so I add things up carefully, based on their own numbers that they provide on the website, and calculate the fees using the calculator provided on their website. Then I get slapped with insane shipping fees for a 37lbs/17kg box, which arrives and everything says it’s 20lbs/9kg....  - If you want them to check that the item is not damaged - that’s a fee - They can take photos of your item, for a fee - You want them to hold your item for more than 30 days? - Daily fee - If you want “protective packaging”, that’s another 1,500 yen on top of everything! - I had a bizarre email to change the value of the package?? because it returned to their warehouse after I already paid the shipping fees and they have confirmed everything. Turns out they’ve misclaculated something again, and charged me another $60 on top. 

- Obviously, think about the customs duty you have to pay when your goods arrive in your country, which leads me onto my next point: - Miscalculating the cost/ incorrectly filling out customs form. I paid $60 customs for something that cost me $30 in total. How? Because Buyee slapped an incorrect price on the declaration. Again, no refunds or complaints pls

After going on review sites I’ve noticed a similar pattern. So unless you are ordering a single item, shipping it using airmail (DHL, EMS), and prepared to bear the costs - Buyee should be a pass. 

Anyway as my saga comes to a close I am looking at alternatives, but unless I find something less horrific I’m sticking to ebay. It’s not ideal, but at least there is some protection for you as a buyer. 

Beware, stay safe, don’t use Buyee. 

Just posting this out in the vast reaches of the internets, hoping that this will help some people out! 

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Buy Gundam Model Kits, Gunpla Models from Japan

Gundam Model - Gunpla

Gundam models are model kits depicting the robot vehicles of the Robot Anime Series "Gundam" produced by Sunrise Inc, a Japanese Anime production company now a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Group. The first Gudam animated series MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM (Kidousenshi Gundam, 機動戦士ガンダム) went on the air by Nagoya TV. The universe of Gundam has quickly become popular among anime fans in Japan and around the world, partly with the release, from Bandai of Mobile Suite Gundam model known as Gunpla (ガンプラ) a portmanteau of "Gundam plastic model". Gundam has gained popularity in the 1980's and 1990's in Japan, in North America and Europe as well with the diffusion of the Gundam anime series through television, video and manga.

Gundam Anime Series - List

Here is the list of Gudam animated series either on TV, Video, Cinema

Mobile Suit Gandam (KidouSenshi Gundam, 機動戦士ガンダム)

Mobile Suit Z Gundam 機動戦士Zガンダム

Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ 機動戦士ガンダムZZ

Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Counterattack　機動戦士ガンダム 逆襲のシャア

Mobile Suit Gundam F91 機動戦士ガンダムF91

Mobile Suit V Gundam 機動戦士Vガンダム

Mobile Suit Gundam 0080 War in the Poket 機動戦士ガンダム0080 ポケットの中の戦争

Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 Stardust Memory 機動戦士ガンダム0083 スターダストメモリー

Mobile Suit Gundam The 08th MS Team　機動戦士ガンダム 第08MS小隊

Mobile Suit Gundam MS IGLOO 機動戦士ガンダムMS IGLOO

G-SAVIOUR

Mobile Suit Gundam UC 機動戦士ガンダムUC

Mobile Suit Gundam The Origin 機動戦士ガンダム THE ORIGIN

Mobile Fighter G Gundam 機動武闘伝Gガンダム

Mobile Suit Gundam Wing 新機動戦記ガンダムW

After War Gundam X 機動新世紀ガンダムX

∀-99 ∀ Gundam (pronounced "Turn A Gundam",)∀ガンダム

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED 機動戦士ガンダムSEED

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny 機動戦士ガンダムSEED DESTINY

Mobile Suit Gundam SEE CE73 STARGAZER 機動戦士ガンダムSEED C.E.73

STARGAZER

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 機動戦士ガンダム00

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 機動戦士ガンダムAGE

Gundam Build Fighters ガンダムビルドファイターズ

Gundam Reconguista in G ガンダム Gのレコンギスタ

Mobile Suit Gundam Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans　機動戦士ガンダム 鉄血のオルフェンズ

GUNDAM EVOLVE ガンダム イボルブ

Where to buy Gundam model in Japan

There are around 2000 Gundam models since the fist series was released in 1980. You may find basic and recent ones on Amazon Japan, and Rakuten to start with. However you may not find most of the previous series, best sellers and the new releases that are sold on Pre-order base. So where to find the most of the 2000 models and the new ones? Here is the list of shops I suggest.

GUNDAM BASE TOKYO

GUNDAM BASE TOKYO is the largest Gundam Model Shop in the world. Larger than the one in Korea and Taiwan, you can find most of 2000 Gunpla that covers close to 100% of all of the gundam models that hit the shelves since 1980. And That's not all, you can also find the "Gundam Base Tokyo Limited Gunpla" model exclusively available in store, and also several events are taking place from time to time with the "Event Limited Gunpla" model.

GUNDAM BASE TOKYO - Official website of Gudam Base Tokyo

A Visit to Gundam Base Tokyo in Odaiba - an introduction YouTube video by Japan Times

Premium Bandai

Premium Bandai is the official online shopping website for a variety of BANDAI items from figures to fashion items. All of the new release of the Gundam Models are available on this website on Pre-order (Reservation) base. Bandai is the company who gave birth to the Gunpla so there is no doubt, it is the best place to buy new Gundam Model in Japan. Visit below website and I'm sure you can find the latest items you are looking for, if you don’t start digging into the Gundam Bikes or Gundam watches or any other Gundam related merchandise.

Premium Bandai - Official website of Premium Bandai/Gundam Series

Premium Bandai/Tamashii Web Store - Official website of Premium Bandai/Tamashii Webstore - Finished product Gundam

And here are some other shops

Online Shopping Sites, Market places to buy Gundam Models (Gunpla)

Amazon Japan - Amazon Japan website, Gundam Category

Rakuten Gunpla - Rakuten online shopping website Category:Gunpla

Mercari - Mercari Flea Market  Searched by Gandam

Fril - Rakuten Fril, Flea Market Searched by Ganpla

Yahoo Auctions - Yahoo Auction  Largest Online Auction in Japan Searched by Ganpla

Yahoo Shopping - Yahoo Shopping Ganpla fair

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Buying Japanese Cosmetics from Japan - Holiday Collection

Holiday Cosmetics in Japan

It is never too early to think about the holiday seasons and especially when it comes to shopping Cosmetics Holiday Collection.

Makeup brands unveiled its holiday collection in Japan, and it's full of shimmery products that are eye-catching .

Let me introduce you to my favorite ones.

Super Mario Bros Makeup Collection Shu Uemura Holiday 2017

Shu Uemura is releasing a collaboration with Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. characters for the holidays, including a range of exclusive products. Yes we are talking about that Super Mario Bros. the greatest hit of '90s Nintendo game. Super Mario and all of his amazing friends and enemies (Luigi, Princess Peach, Koopa Paratroopa (Patapata), Goomba (kuribo) and more!) are outfitting the Japanese brand's makeup, skin care, and hair products.

The lineup won't be available until November 1st. And it will be released on 2 different dates at 2 different stores. This gives you plenty of time to pursue the collection and make your picks.

For this Shu Uemura x Super Mario Bros. Cosmetics line, here are the items with the release dates (release dates are only for Japan):

November 1st 2017 – Lipstick / Eyes and make-up / Makeup base / Foundation / Cleansing

Rouge Unlimited Sashain, Tint in Balm, Rouge Unlimited Supreme Mat, Dipsy Hydrity Lip Balm, Peach’S Eye & Cheek Palette, Stage Performer Block: Booster, Blanc Chromer Peach’S Cushion Foundation Compact Case, Ultim 8 ∞ Sublime Beauty Cleansing Oil

November 15th 2017 – Eyeliner / Eyebrows / Cheeks / Refresh / Accessories

Drawing pencil, Dual Stampme Eyeliner, Brow: Comb, Peach’s Custom Palette VIII, Fresh cushion brush, Shu Uemura Perfector Mist, Invincible Superstar Premium Curler, Peach’S Favorite Premium Brush Set, Dive in Adventure Makeup Box

=>Release Dates 1/ Novemeber 1st Wed, reservation starts on Oct 25th 2/ November 15th Wed, reservation starts on Nov 1st

Some items exclusive on online store and some exclusive in stores

Reference: 2017 HOLIDAY COLLECTION - SHU UEMURA SUPER MARIO BROS.

JILL STUART 2017 Holiday Collection

Jill Stuart will release its holiday 2017 Pajama Party makeup collection in Japan on November 3rd. Yes the the keyword for this year it Pajama Party, the line up is designed in collaboration with sleepwear brand Morgan Lane. Morgan Lane is a brand of sleepwear and lingerie. So obviously this explains the black lace print on one of the sets. They are so adorable and cute.

Just a quick note on Jill Stuart and KOSÉ, KOSÉ the Japanese cosmetics company introduced the JILL STUART branded cosmetics after it acquired the global trademark rights for the brand in 2009. That's why Japan is the best place to buy Jill Stuart make up products.

They offer two different sets SET A and SET B. Again, this gives you plenty of time which one to pick.

Set A includes Moonlight Illuminator, Dreamy Couture Eyes, Kitten Eyes Liner, Jelly Lip Gloss, Pouch

Set B includes Moonlight Illuminator, Dreamy Couture Eyes, Kitten Eyes Liner, Jelly Lip Gloss, Pouch

=>Release Dates October 20th, reservation starts on Nov 3rd limited sale

Reference: JILL STUART 2017 Holiday Collection

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