The Summoner of Leviathan
09-08-2009, 05:55 AM
So I have recently became interested in purchasing some stuff from Japan and have been wondering a few things:
What are good sites based in North America (preferably Canada, but USA will do) that have decent prices (since imports can be ridiculously expensive at times)?
Also, has anyone ever used Amazon Japan? If so, besides currency conversion, are there any major issues I should worry about? It seems most of the site is in English and I know enough Japanese that I think I can handle it. How are international shipping prices? Is it worth importing directly from Japan or is it better to order from a North American based company that offers Japanese merchandise?
Note: I am interested not only in acquiring manga but other books as well. I have a few grammar guides in mind I want to buy and it seems easier to get it from a Japanese source, or a retailer specializing in Japanese commodities than in Amazon.com.
Much thanks in advance. :D
What are good sites based in North America (preferably Canada, but USA will do) that have decent prices (since imports can be ridiculously expensive at times)?
Also, has anyone ever used Amazon Japan? If so, besides currency conversion, are there any major issues I should worry about? It seems most of the site is in English and I know enough Japanese that I think I can handle it. How are international shipping prices? Is it worth importing directly from Japan or is it better to order from a North American based company that offers Japanese merchandise?
Note: I am interested not only in acquiring manga but other books as well. I have a few grammar guides in mind I want to buy and it seems easier to get it from a Japanese source, or a retailer specializing in Japanese commodities than in Amazon.com.
Much thanks in advance. :D