/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

>>8671204
How much is their forwarding service for sites like Coslook and Toranoana?

Can you use a chase visa card to buy Japanese stuff in general (like cosplays, etc.?)

What's the best shipping for armor pieces?

I live in the USA so what do I put down as the undervalue? I usually put down the amount I paid for. Is this a good idea?

>>8671226
>How much is their forwarding service for sites like Coslook and Toranoana?
It doesn't differ based on the websites. They charge you a base fee (something like 540 yen, and the shipping cost)
>Can you use a chase visa card to buy Japanese stuff in general (like cosplays, etc.?)
Yes, but some websites only accept a Japanese credit card so you'll need a shopping service there. (Tenso is a forwarding service)
>What's the best shipping for armor pieces?
? I don't know what you mean?
>I live in the USA so what do I put down as the undervalue? I usually put down the amount I paid for. Is this a good idea?
You don't really get hit with customs in the USA, but it's probably good to keep the value below a grand. If you google you can probably find what the actual number is. They wont charge customs on anything below x amount

How long will Tenso hold something in their warehouse after it gets there and is there a fee to consolidate items into one shipment? I can't understand the Engrish

>>8671268
The website is in English if you click the english button
http://www.tenso.com/en/guide/package/index.html

>>8671233
Sorry if I wasn't clear. I mean if I get a cosplay with armor pieces what would be the best shipping methods or the cheapest? Or does Tenso not charge based on weight?

Also do they have restrictions? I read on their website that you can't buy restricted items but it wasn't clear?

>>8671280
They wont send weapons or anything dangerous.
And i don't know they have a shipping calculator.
All shipping is based on weight.

I'm looking into using TaobaoRing to place my first order. I have just confirmed my order and am waiting for them to tell me whether the items are available or not. Once they confirm that item, can I still go back and add more items as long as I haven't given the first payment yet? Or can I only add items while they're seeking confirmation from the seller?

>>8671307
If you haven't paid yet, I think you can go back, add items, then re-send it in for confirmation if that makes sense. There should be an edit button. You could also just make another order and consolidate your items into one package if it's too late.

Saw an anon in the HL thread mention that AP doesn't charge tax on international orders. How exactly would that work if you're ordering through Tenso? Google isn't much help.

Can I use a MasterCard Debit Card with Tenso when purchasing from from the AP website?

So... What exactly is Tenso's identity verification, and what do I need to pass it? Also how long does it take?

>>8671371
All you're doing with tenso is that they give you a Japanese address to use when you check out on AP's website. Tenso does not make the order and as stated tenso is not a shopping service but a forwarding service. Or am I misunderstanding you're question?

>>8671371
The tax is already in the price?
Go look at the AP website it says it.
idek what your question is youre confused.
>>8671379
Has to be a credit card. Visa debit cards work too.
>>8671385
Look at the website it explains it perfectly.

>>8671385
Tenso has it literally right on their website - all the types of ID they will take and exactly what they're looking for. Do note that some of the things they look for (like street address) are not on the documents they accept, I'm guessing that varies from country to country but they mention they accept health insurance cards but I know mine doesn't have my address, just my full name. Best to use a government issued ID.

Right after you register they give you the Japanese address and I think on that page there's a link to the ID verification page.

I can order HL before tenso verifies my ID, right? I'm sure it said they need the verification only for when they're ready to ship it to me, but I'd like to make sure so I don't fuck up trying to order it

Can I buy stuff with my tenso address if my account is still in the process of being verified?

>>8671388
>>8671390
Yeah, I think that anon got me confused 'cause I was like "isn't the tax already applied?" And yeah, I know that Tenso is a forwarder.

>>8671531
>>8671568
Yep.

>>8671585
Thanks anon!

I was able to put my name in English in both blanks in Tenso, and it accepted both. Do I have to use katakana in the first one?

>>8671620
Eh. If it worked by putting in both names in English, then don't bother. Just make sure that the name you register with matches the id you submit for verification.

>>8671627
Okay. My name does match my ID, so that part should pass fine.

I'm practically retarded so I scared that I fucked up my Tenso address on Angelic Pretty's website. I'm looking at two different blogs for how to input Tenso's address into AP's site, and both are telling me different things.

does my name on the AP website have to match my tenso name exactly? Because tenso required i put my middle name in order to verify my ID

>>8671728
I'm assuming that you looked at Milkyfawn and lolireference's, just keep in mind that both of them are slightly outdated and things might appear slightly different on the website.

I'm sure you're fine, when I first ordered through Tenso I was terrified that I did something wrong, but it all turned out okay.

>>8671746
Tenso requires everyone to put their middle name, it doesn't matter on your AP order. You're fine.

>>8671728
Use the Tenso link on how to input your address.
https://www.tenso.com/en/guide/buy/address.html

AP has nearly the exact same info page as the Rakuten Japan. Just follow what it says there.

Is it expensive to order through tenso? Is it cheaper than rakuten's postage fees?

>>8671822
I took a look and I just put D & E for the city, and I put F for the building name. I had a lot of confusion as to where exactly E was supposed to go considering there is only two lines to put it. If I messed up, what happens?

so when you register it asks for 2 names, what do I put for the 1st name? Do I put my name in twice?

>>8671842
I don't think E goes anywhere for AP. The Rakuten Japan example didn't use E either.

>>8671870
I mean there's only two places E can go anyway, I'm pretty sure AP can figure it out themselves if it went in the wrong place, if there is a wrong place to put it.

I wish this was stickied. Could help a lot of gulls.

>>8671852
Name and last?

>>8671852
I think in a previous HL thread an anon said one name is in katakana and the other is in english/latin alphabet.

This is on reserve on Taobao's website, but I've never purchased from there before (I'm still relatively new). I'm told I have to use a shopping service, but I don't know where to even start. Where should I go?

>>8672418
I've used Taobaoring twice before and liked them fine. I like how they have a cart type process for creating and submitting your order.

>>8671842
Isn't C & D supposed to be the city? E is a shorter (incomplete) version of your Tenso street address. You combine E & F to make your full street address.

Not quite a shopping service question, more like a question about Taobao's forwarding service. Has anyone used it for Lolita stuff and how was your experience? I was already planning on using forwarding for some computer stuff but I was wondering if I could throw some Lolita into my order? Nothing custom, maybe a few ready-made blouses.

>>8672643
I personally have never used it because I keep getting that the site is busy whenever I try to get to the screen to pay. But girls use it for lolita things regularly judging by things I've read in the Taobao threads. If it's ready made items then it should work the same as buying anything else.
It can get a bit confusing when it comes to pre-order stuff, or anything that involves needing to contact the seller.

Posted this in the HL thread too, but if any of you gulls have any answers, I'd be over the moon. This shit is so complicated. I'm about to pull my hair out with this... I'm trying to put in my HL reservation, so I call my bank to approve my Mastercard debit card for a Japanese purchase (to use via tenso), and all I get from them is just "to try" and see if it will go through. If they decline the payment will AP ban me? Will I get another chance to place my order during the reservation or no?

>>8672615
I'll have to look into that. Thanks!

>>8672418
if you're a newb I always recommend people use celestial delinquent. she's fluent in both english and chinese.

>>8672664
Your payment will not be declined. Just go ahead and pay. Breathe, girl. Take a shot of something. Relax. I have Visa, didn't even bother calling my bank. Shit went through fine.

>>8672654
That's exactly what I was thinking. I'd probably stick to using a SS for pre-orders or anything custom.

Well I didn't realize this when I made my AP order, but I accidentally put in the katakana for my last name in the slot for my first name as well as my last name. So when I look at my account info it has my last name's katakana for both my first and last names. Will this affect my order?

>>8672418
TaobaoRing has refused to do preorders.

I saw someone asked earlier in regards to TBR, but I'm planning on using spreenow, does anyone know if you can add new items once you've submitted them for review (but not made a payment)?

>>8672624
So what happens now that I might have fucked it up?

Do you know if there's any shopping service that buys from mercari Japan?

There's a dress I really really need

>>8672807
you can
i fucking love spreenow, they're super flexible, always reply quickly and try their best to help. i think they're quite a small company, or maybe most users haven't moved over from taobaonow

>>8673043
personalshopperj does, but they charge 3,000y per item
if you found it for cheap on the website, chances are it's already been sold

Will any shopping service let me buy somethings made of glass? I really want this adorable little coffee dripper and jug, much like pic related

>>8673232
yeah just ask for extra secure packaging, it just might cost you extra (like with FJ)

>>8672803
Have they given a reason as to why?

What's the average shipping cost for 1 jsk to the united states? I'm trying to decided how much the difference in cost will be for HL, since I could pick up instore from AP USA

>>8673273
Nvm, I found the shipping calculator.

Do any of you anons happen to know the link to the taobao card captor themed lolita dress they were selling? I can't find it anywhere

Is fromJapan just as easy to bid on items as it is on Buyee? I hate paying 500 yen on Buyee amd heard its only 200 yen for using the services on FromJapan. Which is easier to use?

>>8674203
I guess it depends. With FJ, you need to put a deposit in your account before you bid. So let's say you want to bid on an item and your max bid is $300, on Buyee you just bid, and it doesn't cost you anything and you don't need to put down a deposit. For FJ, before you can even bid on the item, you need to hand them $300. If you lose you can release the deposit and get your money back but I find it a little annoying.

>>8673951
It's from this shop:
https://shop100747080.world.taobao.com/search.htm?spm=a312a.7728556.w5002-7362205475.1.qkC3nl&search=y

There's 4 listings on there, so not sure which one is the right one.

>>8673202
That makes me feel a lot safer, thanks anon!

>>8672944
Don't really know tbh. Maybe it'll be okay since you have the full address and zip in there.

>>8674395
I'm just going to take a breather about it. If I did fuck it up, it's nothing major at all. I'm sure AP knows by now what to do with Tenso addresses considering that they recommend Tenso in the first place. I'm sure I'm not the only one who made this mistake either, there are a lot of newfags using Tenso too.

Tenso question for fellow european seagulls.
I heard that Tenso will mark down your package. How does it work? Can you tell them the exact amount, tag it as gift and what to write on the package?
Who is the sender of the package? Is it Tenso itself or your japanese Adress as customs is more like to pick out packages that have companys as sender.

>>8673258
Not that anon but I think it's because they're wary of paying for something with buyer's money and not immediately getting a product to show for it. There's always the risk of scam and Taobaoring wouldn't want to be out money by having to refund buyers.

>>8675304
I haven't had them mark anything down, because I only bought book and customs don't care for books.

But the sender was always me (Anon, tenso adress) and they had marked it as personal effects.

>>8672803
How recently was this? I ordered from Ecailles de Lune last August. Not only did they let me do a pre-order, they let me do it really last minute too (there was something like less than 12 hours left before I placed the order).

>>8675643
Not that person, but I ordered from them back in August and they wouldn't let me pre-order a pair of tights I had included in my order.

I'm trying to figure out if I've done my tenso address correctly... I thought at first that I didn't need the 転送コム at the end of my tenso number, but all the examples I could find had it. Does this look right? I'm really excited to use the service for AP

>>8676796
This, 千住曙町, leave it only in the street line. You want only this, 足立区, in that city line.

Left this in HL thread because I thought this thread was dead for some reason??? Sorry for the repeat post. Is this the correct way to input the tenso address ?

>>8676813
That looks filed out right.

>>8676803
Ahhh thank you so much! I didn't even realize I had accidentally put that part in twice. Okay, now mine looks like the anon who posted just after me.

>>8676813
>>8676831
>>8676856

Actually the 千住曙町 belongs in the first line after 足立区

>足立区 千住曙町
> (Adachi-ku, Senjuakebono-chō)

second line is
>42-4 TSXXXXX 転送コム
>(42-ban 4-gō tensō)

>>8676813
>>8676831
>>8676856
Actually the 千住曙町 belongs in the first line after 足立区

>足立区 千住曙町
> (Adachi-ku, Senjuakebono-chō)

second line is
>42-4 TSXXXXX 転送コム
>(42-ban 4-gō TSXXXXXX tensō-komu)

>>8677019
So I put mine already like the last posted screenshot... Am I screwed ?

>>8677019
Shit. I filled out mine the same way as that last screenshot too... Is this going to mess up my order?

>>8677019
Diff anon but there's so much conflicting shit about where to put what shit (i was going off what tenso had for rakuten jp as it looked like a similar format) plus anxiety anon freaking out in the HL thread over something that can be easily fixed under the account page, had *me* anxious even though I went over shit.

>>8677037
>>8677045
I doubt it will. Just go under your account page and just change shit. Shit's being sent out next March. I doubt AP isn't even looking at people's stuff yet.

>>8677048
Same here. I still don't know what to believe tbh. I don't know if I should change it or leave it. People keep saying different things. Can anyone that has ordered from AP before confirm anything. Is Milky Fawn's tutorial still accurate? I followed that one.

>>8677037
>>8677045
>>8677048
>>8677053
That's why I added romanizations for the kanji, so you can see which parts match APs examples right under the line.

>>8677063
Ah, sorry, I didn't mean to quote the fist two posts.

>>8677053
Yeah, it'd be nice to know for sure from people who have successfully ordered from AP via Tenso.

>>8677063
So do we need to change it? Or will AP get the picture? In the HL thread I think someone mentioned emailing AP to change the address?

>>8677067
Same. Anybody?

>>8677069
Personally, I'd change it, but maybe AP will adress it correctly even if it's entered wrong. After all, they know what each part means.

>>8677069
You can easily change the address yourself and then save.

>>8677067
>>8677074
http://egl.livejournal.com/19984650.html

>>8677019
But that's not how Tens has theirs filled out in their Rakuten Japan example? So is their example wrong.

>>8677266
Do you mean pic related?
Rakuten's address fields are slightly different from AP's:

Rakuten wants you to enter
4) Prefecture
5) municipality (市/区/郡)
6) everything that comes after municipality (town, block, house no., building name,....)

AP wants (fields below the postal code)
1) prefecture
2) City = municipality + town/district
3) block + house no., building name, etc.

>>8677266
>>8677283
I should have scrolled down a bit futher first. The I would have noticed the Rakuten Global example.

Now I see how the confusion happened. English Rakuten and AP use different definitions of "city".
Rakuten says city is only whatever ends in -ku, -shi or -gun. Everything else goes into the second field.
AP also includes town/village into what they call "city".

>>8677085
Do I need to email AP of the change or do I just change it on my account? Or is there a way to explicitly change an address of a specific order ?

Okay I know this has been asked upthread but I put my name into tenso and they said 'nope, this is wrong' so I emailed them asking what the matter was and they said that I needed to put my name in english in the first name box (I'd put my name in katakana there) as well as english in the second. They then said 'katakana can go into the additional name box'.
Well tenso, the first name box wasn't good enough for you and the page tells me to specifically not put my name in katakana in the second box so......... what?
I've put my name in english in both boxes, I'm just a bit confused because there are no more boxes for names, what happens when I get to the AP site and start to order with a completely different name (because AP will only take my name in japanese right?)

>>8677283
Ah okay.

Ultra noob: how do I buy off of amazon Japan?

>>8678320
> What is google.
Use a SS who will buy from amazon.jp or buy it yourself using a FS (forwarding service, meaning you pay for it and imput the service's address and then the service ships the item to you). You can also have amazon ship it to you without a middleman, but only a select few shops will ship internationally.

>>8677322
Just go ahead and change it. You don't need to notify AP I believe.

>>8677940
Eh. I ended up putting my name in English in both fields when registering with Tenso and that worked. I have no idea who set up that page but that shit was confusing.

AP will ask for your name both in English and then Katakana. First area is English, 2nd Katakana. And remember it's Last Name, First Name for both areas.

I cannot figure out how to change my address for my specific order. I looked up my order and saw this listed as the order's address. Is this fine? Or do I need to contact AP about it.

Ok so stupid question. Can you input your payment type as Paypal for Tenso if you used a card for AP? Or do the payment forms have to match up? Like do I have to use the same card for Tenso and AP? Or can I just use Paypal for Tenso?

Maybe not the best thread to post in, but any suggestions on where to get Japanese manga?

>>8679082
Tenso and AP are different companies, so you can use a different payment method for each one.

>>8679420
I use either Amazon Japan or honto.jp

So I put in a few orders with a shopping service that I had read some good reviews about and now it's time for me to pay for the commission fees and shipping. I was looking over the invoice that I was sent and saw that the service is charging me PayPal fees... if it were just a couple extra dollars I would be fine, but this SS is already pretty expensive and the fees are around $20. I'm torn: do I contact the SS and try to work something out, or do I just go to PayPal? They're a perfectly nice SS, it just upsets me that on top of already being expensive they're forcing me to pay their fees too.

>>8681820
Most of us pretty much accepted that the PP fees are an additional cost. It's not fair to them to get your products for you and also have their commission eating up the costs for the fees. Some do it for transparency reasons too. Their FAQ should also list that they will charge it as a separate cost

What's the best SS for y!j right now (best- best value for your money, not necessarily the absolute best)? I googled and all the results were really old. Like 4-5 years.