UK Buying from Japan

[ped]

Have you tried Buyee.jp for buying from Japanese auction sites? I’ve used it for small parts and accessories, consolidated into one package.

 

[BillBingham2]

Rather than across the Pond, what about across the Channel? From the EU? I have no idea where, but perhaps some of the folks on the continent could help with recommendations?

B2 (;->

 

[Coldkennels]

Rather than across the Pond, what about across the Channel? From the EU?

Post-Brexit, this has many of the same issues as buying from Japan for us lonely islanders. We're a very isolated little market now.

 

[Hoxton Red]

Post-Brexit, this has many of the same issues as buying from Japan for us lonely islanders. We're a very isolated little market now.

Indeed Brexit has had a catastrophic effect on us freelances
Not being in customs union means ordering from EU takes longer and more expensive
There also seems to be a dearth of decent second hand equipment in UK over past few years
Not sure why but it's really noticeable
Sent another email.to MW Classics, still no reply
Doesn't he wants to sell his stuff or what?
It's really infuriating

 

[Zuiko-logist]

Robert White usually have very good VC stock.

 

[Zuiko-logist]

Indeed Brexit has had a catastrophic effect on us freelances
Not being in customs union means ordering from EU takes longer and more expensive
There also seems to be a dearth of decent second hand equipment in UK over past few years
Not sure why but it's really noticeable
Sent another email.to MW Classics, still no reply
Doesn't he wants to sell his stuff or what?
It's really infuriating

Try calling - sometimes works

 

[38Deardorff]

Rather than across the Pond, what about across the Channel? From the EU? I have no idea where, but perhaps some of the folks on the continent could help with recommendations?

B2 (;->

not many advertised at this time Bill.

 

[Valkir1987]

I considered the rabbit hole of sendico a while ago, but you need to put money in a digital wallet before you can buy anything. It’s more like a platform for experienced buyers. Som rare things show up there from time to time.

 

[yardbent1941]

.......................The main problem with buying anything from Japan on eBay is that all the listings are MINT++++++++++ LOOK!, but usually the lenses turn out to be raddled with fungus and haze..............................

I looked to Japan to add a Nikon F4 to my F3

eBay was a disaster.....🤢
[Near MINT] Nikon F4 £134.16
There is a leak in the LCD screen of the viewfinder

【Near MINT】 Camera Body £147.14
-Finder: ( Fungus ) - Slight

[NEAR MINT ] Nikon F4 £160.99
Optics..There is thin fungus.
There is a slight liquid leak on the LCD

[ Exc+5 ] Nikon F4 £114.84 + Postage: £26.83
There is LCD leakage, and the display is somewhat difficult to read.

No way I'd deal with those sellers..!!

 

[BillBingham2]

Are you going back to summer in Canada perhaps? What about a quick flight down to LA and get something from Stephen in person? Know anyone in the great white north who might be traveling to the UK soon? Perhaps have it shipped to them and they play mule?

Tapping out of ideas here.

B2 (;-?

 

[38Deardorff]

I looked to Japan to add a Nikon F4 to my F3

eBay was a disaster.....🤢
[Near MINT] Nikon F4 £134.16
There is a leak in the LCD screen of the viewfinder

【Near MINT】 Camera Body £147.14
-Finder: ( Fungus ) - Slight

[NEAR MINT ] Nikon F4 £160.99
Optics..There is thin fungus.
There is a slight liquid leak on the LCD

[ Exc+5 ] Nikon F4 £114.84 + Postage: £26.83
There is LCD leakage, and the display is somewhat difficult to read.

No way I'd deal with those sellers..!!

Those listings state the issues... why is that a problem?

 

[38Deardorff]

Are you going back to summer in Canada perhaps? What about a quick flight down to LA and get something from Stephen in person? Know anyone in the great white north who might be traveling to the UK soon? Perhaps have it shipped to them and they play mule?

Tapping out of ideas here.

B2 (;-?

Bill, the flight from the west coast of Canada to LA alone is more than the price of the lens.
Nikkor mount VC lenses aren't common..... just buy one from Japan..... if there's any issue you have the right of return.

 

[NIKON KIU]

Try this:

used photographic equipment used leica used cameras used nikon - Home

He is UK

Kiu

 

[Sarcophilus Harrisii]

Try this:

used photographic equipment used leica used cameras used nikon - Home

He is UK

Kiu

'Utterly dishonest' serial conman spared jail because he's old

Walnes has been warned that should he commit any offence again, age will not protect him from prison

www.cornwalllive.com

 

[NIKON KIU]

Never mind….

 

[yardbent1941]

Those listings state the issues... why is that a problem?

WELL -- they're hardly ''Near Mint''

 

[38Deardorff]

WELL -- they're hardly ''Near Mint''

physical appreance?

 

[Zuiko-logist]

'Utterly dishonest' serial conman spared jail because he's old

Walnes has been warned that should he commit any offence again, age will not protect him from prison

www.cornwalllive.com

That’s a shame. Peter Walnes was a thriving and respectable business for many years with extensive magazine advertising.

 

[plexi]

I looked to Japan to add a Nikon F4 to my F3

eBay was a disaster.....🤢
[Near MINT] Nikon F4 £134.16
There is a leak in the LCD screen of the viewfinder

【Near MINT】 Camera Body £147.14
-Finder: ( Fungus ) - Slight

[NEAR MINT ] Nikon F4 £160.99
Optics..There is thin fungus.
There is a slight liquid leak on the LCD

[ Exc+5 ] Nikon F4 £114.84 + Postage: £26.83
There is LCD leakage, and the display is somewhat difficult to read.

No way I'd deal with those sellers..!!

Those are honest sellers that list what's wrong with them.

Keep looking, you'll find a good one. Here's the one I got a couple weeks ago.

No Leak ! [Top MINT] Nikon F4 35mm SLR Film Camera Body Free Shipping From JAPAN | eBay

Above condition is based on my own opinion. No problem in the view. There is no fog. There is no fungus. There is no balsam separation. There is no scratches. There is no large dusts. Weekends are not available because office is closed.

www.ebay.com

 

[Godfrey]

I've done business with several Japanese sellers via Ebay in the past couple of years.
All have been excellent to deal with, and listed excellent gear at fair prices.

The two most recent sellers I worked with are listed as "japan-optics917" and "1978camera-japan".
Both are rated 100% by previous buyers.

G