Question about Japanese E-bay Sellers

[birdwell]

I always see records I'd like to own being sold on e-bay coming from Japan...the prices are usually reasonable w/ the exception of shipping (b/c their coming from japan)

just wondering if anybody knew whether or not these are bootlegged copies of records or what?

I figure if they're imports to Japan and being sold from Japan that there would be a higher price on 'em....just trying to figure this shit out

I don't want purchase what I think to be a piece of gold and it end up being a fat and stinky shit nugget.

[AlexH.]

I've wondered this too, as a lot of the MxPx records I've seen are listed in Japan. I think it's reasonable to assume that if they're legitimate releases and not 'Rare and Unreleased Tracks' in a DJ sleeve, they're just albums someone imported or bought when the band toured there.

[hyperinactive]

i just got suicide machines - battle hymns from a seller in japan. shipping was only 6 bucks. probably the best seller i have ever bought from. paid a thursday, shipped friday, received the record on wednesday. super fast. record is legit too

[birdwell]

I've bid on a few of records before...i got a black copy of BloodBrothers' "Burn Piano Island" and it was in pristine shape...I've just been shittin' around on ebay tonight and there's alot that I'd like to have...but just have no clue what to look for in a bootleg copy as opposed to a legit copy (on e-bay)

[go]

Got my Cro-Mags – Age Of Quarrel LP from a Japanese seller for cheap, legit copy and superfast shipping.

[danthemjfan23]

i think they normally sell for a lot cheaper compared to what they would sell for from an american seller because a lot of the normal bidders are skeptical about buying from japan. i've gotten multiple records from japanese sellers for way cheaper than the going rates at the times. i bought an original pressing of alkaline trio's goddamnit for like 40 bucks within the past 6 months, among quite a few other ones. they're in great shape, too. just treat them like an american seller, and if something seems particularly sketchy about them, don't take the chance. otherwise, i'd say go for it, especially if it's something you're really wanting.

[birdwell]

I appreciate the advice and stories guys....as I said, i purchased that copy of Burn Piano Island and I also just remembered I got an original pressing of HWM's "Forever and Counting" for about $20 (before shipping), but have just been hesitant despite this...i appreciate reassurance

[Snaggle Von Swift]

I've won one or two items from Japan, they were legit.

[thestigmachine]

I've bought quite a few records from Japan, and it's been a pleasurable experience every single time. I think that just in general the japanese people takes pride in providing great service, and all of my records that has come from Japan has been VERY carefully packaged, and arrived really fast.

[refused]

i find shipping from japan is very cheap most of the time

[Guest naytoid]

I've bought twice from two separate sellers in Japan, The shipping was cheap, Shipped quickly and always packaged very well

[brentoage]

there are a lot of great record collections located in japan. there are a lot of great collections (in general) in japan. i've gotten TONS of good stuff from sellers there.

[cjohnnick]

I've bought buy it now auctions from people in japan and have also won auctions from there too. I've always thought the same thing too, like wow can I really buy this that easily? But I've never had any problems or gotten any bootlegs. Go for it, as long as the pics look legit, the record should be.

[hickey]

I've had fewer issues with Japanese sellers than sellers in the U.S. It seems folks in Japan know a lot about vinyl. I've always received original records. I've also found shipping from Japan is cheap and quick.

[jhulud]

There have been a load of hardcore and punk records that I've obtained from Japanese sellers and they've been smooth transactions. No issues whatsoever.

[xlovecolouredx]

record industry in japan is very huge.

at least,it bigger than the other asian country.

but i don't think they press many japenese bootleg.

i ever bought some from seller name 'italboy'.

he's a quite good seller.

i don't think it's a bad decision for buy some from japanese seller if you don't care about shipping.

[240jw]

I just got a couple records from japan. The shipping was a bit pricey cause it was insured. But that thing was packed so nice, and that seems to always be the case with them.

[cadetapplesauce]

japanese sellers are the best.

[patron]

i bought the AOTU Year 1 box set from Japan probably a year or so ago, and it came probably two weeks later (Japan to Canada, pretty good) and the shipping was free. I was impressed.