Options for Buying Japanese Denim

[digital_denim]

Doesn't anyone from japan want anything from the US?

I was looking at their websites and saw they were selling Converse Varvatos for like 168 yen and US style jeans for a lot more too. Can we do some backscratching here? Or is it really easy to get stuff from the US stores?

[greentea]

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Doesn't anyone from japan want anything from the US?

I was looking at their websites and saw they were selling Converse Varvatos for like 168 yen and US style jeans for a lot more too. Can we do some backscratching here? Or is it really easy to get stuff from the US stores?

--- Original message by digital_denim on Jun 16, 2006 03:38 PM

yeah, im pretty sure its a reverse scenario.they like certain u.s items

[Ryu]

i really want a pair of Converse leathered sneaker colored black.

oof course MADE IN USA....

[Chicken]

Quote: i really want a pair of Converse leathered sneaker colored black.

oof course MADE IN USA....

Jack Purcell or One Star Ox or something else? I've noticed there are tons of black Purcells floating around, but One Star Ox is really hard to find here.

[Ryu]

hi Chicken

i don't know about Converse so much....

i like all star type

[Chicken]

Ahhh, like this one?

[Ryu]

yeah !!! that's it !!

i search all black sneakers to wear on time.

how does it cost in US ??

[Chicken]

It costs about ¥7,500 (¥10,000 shipped), but it's made in Thailand.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9329561325&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Has anyone seen one made in USA? I'll keep my eyes open, Ryu.

[horriblyjollyjinx]

I received my jacket yesterday. I didn't have to pay any customs because they marked the value as 2000 yen like I asked for. Will get pictures of the jacket soon.

[rb26inside]

Anyone bought anything from super rag? I sent an email to ask if they can mark the package under $50 and got a reply said they can not do it. Anyone has the same experience?

[tweeds]

It costs about ¥7,500 (¥10,000 shipped), but it's made in Thailand.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9329561325&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

Has anyone seen one made in USA? I'll keep my eyes open, Ryu.

that's an odd price...i recall seeing a pair in my b&m store going for about two thirds that price? or maybe i was just seeing things.

[synthi]

Ok so I;ve just placed my first solo order via Rakuten for these http://www.rakuten.co.jp/more-net/376332/489134/

Summary:

Store = More-net

Item = SDA D-1237

We'll see if it gets accepted, I'll post the outcome here either way. Great thread btw - I'll love it even more if my order goes through!

[Pauken4]

Anyone bought anything from super rag? I sent an email to ask if they can mark the package under $50 and got a reply said they can not do it. Anyone has the same experience?

Super Rag will ship internationally. I'm not sure about the decalration value.

I had no problem with Earthmarket or Mil-Mil.net

[synthi]

Ok so here's the reply from the store concerning my aforementioned order:

Hello.

It is More-net of Rakuten.

Thank you for the order for jeans.

Jeans of ordered STUDIO D 'ARTISAN are jeans of the cotton 100% that have not been washed yet. The waist shrinks, and 3?4cm and height shrink and 5?6cm shrinks. Is the order good by 30 inches?

It takes about two weeks so that the carriage may deliver it with 7000 yen because it will send it by using the international mail. It and returned goods cannot be received. And, is it good?

We will wait for the answer whether to acknowledge two points above.

My best regards.

More-net

Woohoo!!! I guess that's another one to add to the list of the stores that will ship outside Japan!!

[horriblyjollyjinx]

Nice, I actually emailed More-net but they never responded. I dont understand why the shipping will cost 7000 and take 2 weeks though? Can't you ask them to use EMS, that should only cost like 2600-3000.

[synthi]

Yeah the shipping does seem a bit high, I hadn't guaged the approx. conversion. I will reply to suggest EMS. I also asked them to mark the value down and while I haven't got a definite green light, I've not received a no either so seems promising. Thanks for the shipping suggestion.

[poly800rock]

yeah, im pretty sure its a reverse scenario.they like certain u.s items

yeah, i saw a sweet old navy hoodie for fuckin $80 at a 2nd hand store....

[Ryu]

oh !! thanks Chicken!!!

[synthi]

Just a quick update on my order with More-net, they seem happy to pick EMS for shipping and will charge the exact shipping rate to my card after despatch. Can't say fairer than that.

The replies are helpful, in good time and the English is excellent.

[greentea]

nice thanks for the update.

[digital_denim]

Great! First shop with SD that ships out of Japan. Keep us posted on how much EMS was. And what was the total.

[horriblyjollyjinx]

Just a quick update on my order with More-net, they seem happy to pick EMS for shipping and will charge the exact shipping rate to my card after despatch. Can't say fairer than that.

The replies are helpful, in good time and the English is excellent.

sweet, thanks. Did you send an email before ordering or did they send you one after you ordered? Did they say how much shipping would be?

[synthi]

I just ordered and then crossed my fingers. When I checked my mail the very next morning there was an e-mail waiting for me (the one I posted on the previous page).

The person sending the emails said s/he'll post next week so I guess I'll know the rate then. btw not sure they're the first store with SD that will ship outside japan, if my memory serves me I believe someone posted that cpoint will also ship to us westerners. They however do not have the D-1237 or those 1/2 Lee 1/2 Levi's SD's just out, hence my order with More-net.

[digital_denim]

Just ordered a pair of Johnbull pants (NOT DENIM!!) from Super Rag and it was a breeze.

They even reply in English. Here's the email I got back it even states the policy of outside Japan ordering:

Thank you for your order

Please read this mail and

If you exactly accept our policy of purchasing in our site and

your order is right,please return us this mail.

We need reply from you.

Because we want you check SHIPPING FEE for your order.

Shipping fee is 2220yen,and Total amount is 12510yen

Is it OK?

When you give me OK,we will ship to you.

please reply YES or NO about shipping fee,and total amount

thank you

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Order from outside Japan

If you order from outside Japan

We understand that you exactly accept our policy of purchasing in our

site.

Every conditions obey the Japanese law.

Payment method : Credit card only.

We accept credit-cards with the Visacard or Mastercard logo.

(Single lump sum credit only)

Your credit-card is billed when the item is shipped.

Shipping fee:

We take EMS(post office package) cost.

Shipping fee is depend on package weight.

About EMS:

www.post.japanpost.jp/english/ems/index.html

Return Policy:

We can not accept returns,if the item is different from your image or

feeling.

The items cannot be returned even if the size of clothes does not suit

you.

Please make sure that your order is right.

If the item is different from your order or item has broken before you

will

take,we will exchange it for good one or accept to return.

(About exchange or return,we need every items based on original

condition)

Contact

E-mail : [email protected]

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If you exactly accept our policy of purchasing in our site and

your order is right,please return us this mail.

[Pauken4]

Super Rag = Super Easy!

It's just too bad that they don't sell more brands.

[digital_denim]

Yeah, super easy is an understatement. I replied in both english and japanese (Via translator) and he complimented me on my Japanese.

[rb26inside]

Yeah, super easy is an understatement. I replied in both english and japanese (Via translator) and he complimented me on my Japanese.

Did they agree to mark the value under $50?

Cheers

[digital_denim]

I just remembered to ask. They said they could mark the package as a gift but they couldn't decrease the value. Not sure why.

[tweeds]

just incidentally, how much do you guys pay on average for shipping to the states?

[digital_denim]

usually in the 2000- 2600 yen range depending on what it is. This is for EMS.