Japan Proxy Buy/Bid Service

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05-12-2007, 06:11 AM
Spe_Proxy2Japan

Japan Proxy Buy/Bid Service

Online Japanese Buy/Bid Service Spe Japan: http://www.k4.dion.ne.jp/~buying/ would like to anounce the launch of Japan buying service for SRP members.You are encouraged to use our online service as your reliable avenue for obtaining these goods.

How to use this service:

1) PM or email Spe Japan [spencer]([email protected]) with serious requests only. Be sure to include as much information as possible regarding item link(url) from webshops in Japan found in rakuten.co.jp or other online store. Also, for Japan auction, PM us the auction item listing #.

2) An estimated maximum bid price for auction items and/or the total price quote for the requested items:
The fees:
* Price: 0000Yen
* Bank fees: 350yen
* Shipping and handling in Japan: 1,200Yen per item(regardless even though the shipping cost is free to us.(Shipping costs can vary in some cases)
*Overall cost X 15% = shipped
(price+bank fees+handling charge) X 15% = shipped

3) Payment must be made via Pay Pal before items will be purchased from websites and Deposit must be sent in before i bid items for auctions, and will be refunded if the item wasnt won, and complete after auction is won.

Photos of purchased items will be emailed to the client prior to shipping if the client so desires.

4) No money/ No goods. No items will be purchased/shipped until payment has been received.

5) Delivery times will vary depending on available inventory levels. Every effort will be made to deliver goods as quickly as possible.

We look forward to doing business with you.
Thank you all for welcoming me here.
05-12-2007, 03:07 PM
Evan15342

I just received my order today, and was really impressed by the shipping speed. I placed the order on the 3rd, so it took 9 days to order the items, some of which were from an auction site, receive and pack everything together, then ship it from Japan to NC. That is really impressive, especially during Golden Week in Japan, when businesses pretty much shut down. I got a Japanese style Feather RG for around 50 dollars plus shipping from one of the auction sites, as opposed to the $200 price tag for the DX version on classicshaving.com. I also picked up a couple of Tosuke razors that I can't wait to hone up and try out, and a few blue rubber handles for some of my antique Japanese Straights. Most of the antiques I have either came with thick gauze wrapping on the handle, or rattan, but these are usually falling apart and have serious rust underneath, where the blue handles offer a great grip even when wet, and can be removed for cleaning. I hope this review is helpful.

Evan

Edit: The post office actually tried to deliver it yesterday, making the shipping time 8 days total. :)
05-12-2007, 03:30 PM
Padron

I ordered a Tosuke Straight razor from Spe on 05/03, he said they are out of stock currently and that it will be several weeks until mine is ready.

I will report back when I have it in hand.

Neale
05-15-2007, 02:26 PM
Spe_Proxy2Japan

Quote:

Originally Posted by padron

I ordered a Tosuke Straight razor from Spe on 05/03, he said they are out of stock currently and that it will be several weeks until mine is ready.

I will report back when I have it in hand.

Neale

Thanks for waiting patiently. You rock!
Spe
05-15-2007, 07:59 PM
Lynn

Anyone figured out how to do this yet that can help explain the process??

Thanks,

Lynn
05-15-2007, 09:32 PM
johnmw1

Quote:

Originally Posted by adjustme69

Anyone figured out how to do this yet that can help explain the process??

Thanks,

Lynn

+ 1 Yeah when you find out can you let me know also. :confused:

Cheers
John

PS While at it, are there different types of Tosuke razors with different types of grinds etc. I have been to various sites that have them for sale but it's all a bit confusing to me with the translation, and they seem to ask different amounts for them.
05-15-2007, 09:49 PM
murph

Just contact the man with your request and how much you'll pay afaik.

Probably just different places charging different amounts just like our shops and sellers.
05-16-2007, 03:01 AM
Lancer

What I did.

Found a Yahoo group auction I liked the look of, checked that the seller DID NOT ship internationally. Checked the asking price.

I then sent a PM to Spencer giving a link to the auction and asking if the hammer would fall at the asking price and if so I would like him to bid on my behalf.

Spencer then sent me a spread sheet showing the costs involved in having him place a bid and organise shipping on my behalf.

The cost was acceptable and I sent the funds by Paypal.

I/Spencer won the auction. I now wait for Spencer to first recieve the goods then ship them to me.

End of story.
05-16-2007, 11:38 AM
Spe_Proxy2Japan

[quote=Lancer]

Hello Lancer, your item has been shipped to Aussie..tracking is EI339902945JP.....start tracking from JAPAN POST ...wow!!
05-28-2007, 10:59 AM
Spe_Proxy2Japan

[quote=Spe_Proxy2Japan;111106]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lancer

Hello Lancer, your item has been shipped to Aussie..tracking is EI339902945JP.....start tracking from JAPAN POST ...wow!!

Did you received your item yet, i didnt hear from you.
05-28-2007, 11:35 AM
Jonedangerousli

Quote:

Originally Posted by adjustme69

Anyone figured out how to do this yet that can help explain the process??

Thanks,

Lynn

This post makes me feel MUCH better! I was beginning to think it might have been ME!!!! LOL. J.
05-29-2007, 01:03 PM
Galopede

Another vote for Spe's service here. :tu

I've just received a basic Feather RG via Spe and the service was excellent. As it was brand new it wasn't a great saving but every little helps! Fast service too, considering he has to receive the item then send it on (to the UK - our evil Revenue men didn't notice it either! They notice everything I buy from the States.)

Spe is very helpful and friendly with lots of contact emails telling me how it's going. I can recommend him thoroughly.

The easiest way is just mail him with what you want and he'll give you a breakdown of the cost.

Simple.

Gareth

ps.I needed a shave when it arrived so it had to be done. Brilliant razor! BBS and no nicks.
05-29-2007, 01:35 PM
Spe_Proxy2Japan

Quote:

Originally Posted by padron

I ordered a Tosuke Straight razor from Spe on 05/03, he said they are out of stock currently and that it will be several weeks until mine is ready.

I will report back when I have it in hand.

Neale

Hi Neale your item has been shipped out to you today. Thanks !
05-29-2007, 03:34 PM
Padron

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spe_Proxy2Japan

Hi Neale your item has been shipped out to you today. Thanks !

Thanks Spe :) ,

I will let you know when I receive it.
05-29-2007, 03:35 PM
Padron

Quote:

Originally Posted by adjustme69

Anyone figured out how to do this yet that can help explain the process??

Thanks,

Lynn

Hi Lynn,

Just contact Spence with the item you wish to order and he will let you know what the shipped cost will be to you.

Neale
05-29-2007, 05:34 PM
Steelforge

How did you guys find the Tosuke razors on those auction sites? I've had a look but the search box doesn't seem to work very well (I assume it's expecting Japanese text). Did you send Spe a specific page URL or just said "I want a Tosuke razor" and assume he knows what one is?

Also, say there's a Tosuke on the main auction page - what happens if 5 people PM Spe asking to buy it? Does he end up bidding for 5 different people etc?

Cheers. :)
05-30-2007, 02:41 AM
Padron

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steelforge

How did you guys find the Tosuke razors on those auction sites? I've had a look but the search box doesn't seem to work very well (I assume it's expecting Japanese text). Did you send Spe a specific page URL or just said "I want a Tosuke razor" and assume he knows what one is?

Also, say there's a Tosuke on the main auction page - what happens if 5 people PM Spe asking to buy it? Does he end up bidding for 5 different people etc?

Cheers. :)

Heya Iwan,

I asked Spe to look at:
http://www.babashoten.com/

Use AltaVista Babelfish to convert the text from Japanese to English or whatever language you wish.

Look at the 5th line of Japanese text on the left hand column.

Then asked him to purchase a Tosuke for me, I would check with him as they show as sold out now.

Let me know if you have any questions, hopefully mine will be here this week.

Cheers,
Neale
06-02-2007, 12:05 AM
Padron

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spe_Proxy2Japan

Hi Neale your item has been shipped out to you today. Thanks !

Tosuke has landed, Thanks Spe!!

I just got it now, a very cool little razor in a very nice presentation box. It looks great, it's a bit smaller than I pictured it. It will pop arm hair, but will certainly need a honing session..

Fast shipping once it left Japan, it was in transit 3 days :eek:, That's Fast!!

Thanks again Spe for the great service, communication and fast shipping :tu

Now, I just need to figure out how to hone it. :D

Neale
06-02-2007, 03:27 AM
Lancer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spe_Proxy2Japan

Did you received your item yet, i didnt hear from you.

Oops! Sorry dude, goods recieved in good order.

Have you recived those handles I sent back?
06-02-2007, 04:16 AM
ucliker

Wow i thought i was the only one! I was going crazy, i translated every Japanese page i found! thanks guys for the info!
06-02-2007, 01:23 PM
Spe_Proxy2Japan

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lancer

Oops! Sorry dude, goods recieved in good order.

Have you recived those handles I sent back?

Thanks for the positive feedback! Yep i got the handles. Thanks
Spe
06-02-2007, 01:25 PM
Spe_Proxy2Japan

Quote:

Originally Posted by padron

Tosuke has landed, Thanks Spe!!

I just got it now, a very cool little razor in a very nice presentation box. It looks great, it's a bit smaller than I pictured it. It will pop arm hair, but will certainly need a honing session..

Fast shipping once it left Japan, it was in transit 3 days :eek:, That's Fast!!

Thanks again Spe for the great service, communication and fast shipping :tu

Now, I just need to figure out how to hone it. :D

Neale

You rocks i got your back always. Thanks for the feedback. spe
06-02-2007, 02:42 PM
poona

Im a smart guy, but this is tough to use and extremely hard to find goods.

Can someone (Spe) :P show me a direct link to a Tosuke Straight razor that many speak of?

Thanks

Graham
06-02-2007, 02:46 PM
poona

Ok, I take that back. I just had a look at badger and blade and found one. It just looks like a chisel out of a lumberjacks toolbox.

Think i'll stick to the Straight blades.
06-04-2007, 04:32 PM
Spe_Proxy2Japan

Quote:

Originally Posted by poona

Im a smart guy, but this is tough to use and extremely hard to find goods.

Can someone (Spe) :P show me a direct link to a Tosuke Straight razor that many speak of?

Thanks

Graham

Hi Graham it is easier to navigate can u meet me on msn chat room? i will inform u more. Thanksssss
spe
08-12-2007, 05:32 PM
Spe_Proxy2Japan

Live chat with Spe in Japan.

Hi Gramham, add me to AIM CHAT: spejapan
MSN LIVE CHAT: [email protected] (long haha)

I will tell you the best way to navigate and order. Thanks
Spe
09-02-2007, 02:05 PM
MattUk

Hi..

Sent you a pm regarding a razor :)

Cheers

matt
09-28-2010, 02:12 AM
jag613

is this service still available?
09-28-2010, 12:05 PM
Bruno

Not that I am aware of, and keep in mind that this service was created before we had any sort of vendor guidelines. If you want something from Japan, you could ask in our Japanese forum if someone can help you out or can recommend someone who can.
09-21-2012, 02:51 PM
spebidcom

Thanks Guys! it has been a long time. I used to be Spe_proxy2Japan here. Now i am "Spebidcom". I still offer Japan Bid/Buy Service. Please visit http://www.spebid.com for more information.
Thanks.
-Spencer
09-21-2012, 02:53 PM
spebidcom

Quote:

Originally Posted by jag613

is this service still available?

Thanks. It is still available. Visit http://www.spebid.com
Thank you very much!