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[Dhruv_Sood]

Other online retailers usually charge freight for 300 g. Maybe they add a bit of the shipping cost into the item price.

 

But 700 g is just because they want to make more profit, since they are selling the bottles so cheap. I can't see any other explanation.

330gms is the actual weight. I don't know what retailers charge but this is the actual weight.

Just see the shipping label when the parcel comes in and what weight is printed on it. Postal service won't support this money debauchery by declaring incorrect weight.

I don't think you have anything to worry about. Postal services do not engage in declaring wrong weight of the item.

[Dhruv_Sood]

I just got the following:

 

Dear customer,

 

Thank you for your order ref.

Shipping fee for your order is 1880yen.

 

The total amount of your order comes to 2930yen. (1134yen+1880yen-84yen)

 

You will receive the E-mail with URL later.

Please register to make payment using it.

 

After you confirm about it , please reply [ORDER AUTHORIZED] for us to process shipment.

 

Your order will become effective upon your confirmation.

 

Sincerely yours,

 

Komamono-honpo

 

I replied with a request for the amount in US dollars since I have no idea how Yen translates to dollars. Pretty fast reply though!

I still think you should take the cheaper shipping.

I ordered 11 bottles and my shipping fee was 3500 yen. Granted those were sailor bottles and EMS but in your case shipping charges are more than cost of the item.

[haruka337]

Don't forget that you might have to pay import duties and fees.

I don't know what the rules are in the US, but here in Europe the customs are quite zealous.

Here, for the average American, rarely, if ever, do we have to worry about duties or fees when receiving packages from another country . US Customs holds on to packages for a day before releasing it to be delivered--if I order something from japan, I receive it in 5 to 6 day.

[AndyYNWA]

 

Hi, this is my fifth order from a Rakuten shop this year and I have not had any additional charges or delays with any of these orders. The only delays I ever endure are occasionally from individual sellers from the UK and EU and even at that, there are no additional duties.

 

With the great ratings and consistent shipping from K-H, I believe we're good with this shop!

But charging shipment for 700 g for one bottle of ink. Sounds a bit over the top for me...

[Starguard]

I've never had to pay anything extra on my ebay chinese pen purchases for duties. Oregon has no sales tax so that isn't a problem either. It is a concern that the shipping is more than the cost of the ink. I sent a reply to see if there is a less expensive shipping option.

[AndyYNWA]

It is a concern that the shipping is more than the cost of the ink. I sent a reply to see if there is a less expensive shipping option.

I also requested a cheaper shipping alternative. I don't want it sent as EMS.

[AndyYNWA]

330gms is the actual weight. I don't know what retailers charge but this is the actual weight.

Just see the shipping label when the parcel comes in and what weight is printed on it. Postal service won't support this money debauchery by declaring incorrect weight.

I don't think you have anything to worry about. Postal services do not engage in declaring wrong weight of the item.

Certainly the correct weight is stated on the package. But then it's too late, then I've already paid the freight.

[Dhruv_Sood]

Take small packet shipping. I think tracking is there.

 

@andy: you can then file a paypal claim stating you were overcharged for postage.

[AndyYNWA]

I got the total price down to JPY 2300, with Small Package Service. Unfortunately no tracking with that option, just to keep the fingers crossed.

[Dhruv_Sood]

That's okay. ~$20 for an Iroshizuku bottle is good. You get them for ~$35 in US.

[Starguard]

Actually, I found a bottle of Shin Kai on Amazon for $18.49. Free shipping. I've cancelled the Rakuten order.

[AndyYNWA]

Actually, I found a bottle of Shin Kai on Amazon for $18.49. Free shipping. I've cancelled the Rakuten order.

What seller?

[Starguard]

I'll have to look it up, I'm not at home now, I'll update you when I'm home and can look it up

[drawar]

Placed my order for 2 bottles of Iro ink and 3 CON-50 converters and they quoted me 2200 for shipping fee. Should I go along with that?

[stevesurf]

Placed my order for 2 bottles of Iro ink and 3 CON-50 converters and they quoted me 2200 for shipping fee. Should I go along with that?

 

My last shipping charge from K-H was ¥2500, so you're doing great.

[vistafan]

Do they send you an email with a payment link? I have received a quote, and have confirmed this is okay. However, I have received another email in Japanese and can't understand it!

[Dhruv_Sood]

What does the subject/sender say?

I believe there are 3 mails

1. When you place the order

2. One with shipping fee all japanese

3. After approval mail

 

Look for familiar numbers like cost and shipping fee or use Google translate.

[AndyYNWA]

Do they send you an email with a payment link? I have received a quote, and have confirmed this is okay. However, I have received another email in Japanese and can't understand it!

The email in Japanese is just a receipt. You will get a separate email with link to the PayPal-payment.

[Starguard]

What seller?

 

The seller was Value's Japan. I find on the Iroshizuku inks on Amazon the prices and vendors you can buy it from change a lot, so I refresh the link until I see the price point I'm looking for.

[AndyYNWA]

It has arrived!

12 days by standard mail (no tracking), quite OK imho.

 

Packed in a box, which was packed in another box. One layer of bubble wrap around the product box, and quite a lot of foam sheets tucked around the boxes. In other words, it was well packed.

 

Edited September 17, 2015 by AndyYNWA