Samurai Jeans

[beautiful_FrEaK]

They do it, no problem. But that is no guarantee. My jacket I picked up today was also marked as a gift with low value but I had to go to the custom office and pay for it.

[bradl]

Paying a little bit is no problem, but $74 is pretty harsh. 

 

I tried to slip my S710XX on again, and everything from pockets down is the exact fit I am looking for. Think I am just going to bite the bullet and order them tonight. Going to get the 15th avi lot 16 ones, as they're only ones with 32...

Edited May 14, 2013 by bradl

[Max Power]

I'm curious to see the detailing on the current Lot. I took evo shots of my AS500 (I like to document and compare with my other jeans) and was "shocked" by how slow and also different they seem to fade, compared to my old 710. They look much more royal blue and faing on the 710 was (no kidding) 3-4x faster. Might be the loose cut, too, but still I experienced the 19 oz denim to fade insanely fast. And it doesn't. (All those MBB guys with 4 months old looking fades don't help neither, haha).

[melbatoast]

Hoping for some help here-

 

I am trying to take advantage of the current $/yen situation to pick up a pair of S5000BK off Rakuten. I am ordering from 2nd, as they have a free shipping deal going on. I placed my order, and then got an email from the dude. I think he is saying I can't use a credit card, and I have to use paypal. Anybody know anything about this? I don't have the first clue how to pay for this using paypal, plus, I already put all my credit card info into Rakuten when I placed my order. There is a bunch of other information I can't decipher in the email, but this seems to be the important point.

 

Thanks!

[Kobe Beef]

Is the email in Japanese? Maybe I can help you descipher it if you copy-paste it in a PM.

[rmc]

Hoping for some help here-

 

I am trying to take advantage of the current $/yen situation to pick up a pair of S5000BK off Rakuten. I am ordering from 2nd, as they have a free shipping deal going on. I placed my order, and then got an email from the dude. I think he is saying I can't use a credit card, and I have to use paypal. Anybody know anything about this? I don't have the first clue how to pay for this using paypal, plus, I already put all my credit card info into Rakuten when I placed my order. There is a bunch of other information I can't decipher in the email, but this seems to be the important point.

 

Thanks!

 

Is it free shipping to the U.S.? or just within Japan?

[bradl]

Is it free shipping to the U.S.? or just within Japan?

Free shipping worldwide under 5000 yen. Promotion is up, or will be at the end of the day, in Japan.

[melbatoast]

Free shipping worldwide under 5000 yen. Promotion is up, or will be at the end of the day, in Japan.

 

Yeah, I think the deal expired. I have emailed back and forth with 2nd a couple of times, and I think there is a problem with sending the package as a low value gift and the free shipping deal (not sure why). So, I asked them to mark it as low as they can and still give me free shipping. We will see how that turns out.

[indigoeagle]

This world wide free shipping promotion was kind of weird.

I saw that not all items at the participating shops were shown for the promotion.

Also I ordered with one shop that was on the list of participating shops and they cancelled my order telling me that they don't ship abroad.

I hope others had better experiences.

[bradl]

Yeah, I had no problem. I went back and looked at the item I ordered, and it didn't have the free shipping, but they honoured it for me. Same with melbatoast.

[chazychaz]

Free shipping promo done by rakuten..the 2nd store has nothing to do with it..u'll get the free shipping promo only if u buy through rakuten account..

U can only choose one option among these 2:

1. Lower down value and lose free shipping promo

2. Write the exact amount and get free shipping(expired already)

Btw 2nd do not accept credit card so paypal is the only option..therefore total amount will be higher than price displayed in rakuten..

[justinzden]

I thought 2nd only accepts credit cards on first transactions then your second transaction you are allowed to use paypal or credit cards. please someone inform me if they changed their rules. thanks!

[zippopotamme]

You're right, it was as you Say when i buy mine 3 month ago

[melbatoast]

I thought 2nd only accepts credit cards on first transactions then your second transaction you are allowed to use paypal or credit cards. please someone inform me if they changed their rules. thanks!

 

It's the opposite- the first transaction can only be with paypal or bank transfer. Subsequent transactions can be paid with credit card.

 

From their email:

 

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You have to pay by bank transfer or by Pay Pal at the first shopping.

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As for shopping since the second times, payment with the credit card also 

becomes

possible.

 

I just paid for my order and it was exactly the same as displayed on Rakuten, except a small (~2%) currency conversion fee

Edited May 18, 2013 by melbatoast

[Megatron1505]

Here are my HWDC1 jeans, Samurai S5000VX 21oz, after 2 years of wear.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Flash]

Really love the colour of those Mega

[louisbosco]

nice one gav!

[Rightyow77]

damn that roping

[Quoise1203]

If you keep wearing, washing, and drying those they'll end up looking like gilangaditya's jeans. That's a compliment ;-)

[mr.dead]

 

Bought these about a year ago, gave them a soak then have pretty much let them sit in the closet for way to long, I've decided I'm going to finally break them in. Any thoughts on fit? I went TTS. 

[josh mullen]

I'm more concerned about that broiler, hoss (fit is fine.)

[erase]

Samurai 710 19oz 15th Anniversary - day 1

[exaptavist]

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Edited October 8, 2015 by hoggreaser

[bradl]

Samurai 710 19oz 15th Anniversary - day 1

Jealous, mine should be here within the next few days.

[melbatoast]

My s5000BK arrived from 2nd yesterday. So, they were shipped from Japan May 19 and arrived May 21. Pretty impressive. I was trying to hold out for the upcoming black BiG collab, but with the prices the way they are and the Rakuten free shipping deal, I had to pull the trigger. I haven't soaked them yet, but I'm super happy so far, as I got an unexpected surprise- the jeans are lot 10, and have the old arcs!

 

Edited May 22, 2013 by melbatoast

[Max Power]

Lot 10. Damn, you're lucky.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

And my size Gotta check what Lot.# my pair is. I really love those old arcs!

[melbatoast]

And my size Gotta check what Lot.# my pair is. I really love those old arcs!

 

We are similar in size, and your fit guide has helped me tremendously. I now own a pair of s510, 5000GX-H, and 5000BK in 34 and a 710 in 35. So, thanks for that.

[Raining]

I'm in the market for a new pair of Samurai Jeans (especially with the weak Yen). I have a pair of S5000VX that I've worn for two years and I want to get a pair that is not so loose but not too tight. I am currently wearing a pair of Flat Head 3009's and those fit me perfectly as well as the Levi's 514s.I have narrowed my choices to either the S510XX or the S0500XX.  Which of those Samurai models best fit what I am looking for?

 

[melbatoast]

I'm in the market for a new pair of Samurai Jeans (especially with the weak Yen). I have a pair of S5000VX that I've worn for two years and I want to get a pair that is not so loose but not too tight. I am currently wearing a pair of Flat Head 3009's and those fit me perfectly as well as the Levi's 514s.I have narrowed my choices to either the S510XX or the S0500XX.  Which of those Samurai models best fit what I am looking for?

 

S0500XX or the 710XX. The 510 will be wider than your current jeans.