Looks like the listing has ended!

Bottom line-it didn`t sell, but it will for a little less esp. in Japan.

Wayne

I have heard of someone doing that with MIJs.....and they go for much more over there than here.

Will have Osakabop chime in and shed some light on it.

hey brothers, always good to get in on a thread- sorry I am not around much these days - luckily it's being busy drumming that is keeping me away. Be sure I still check in when I can.

I've lived/drummed in Japan now 12 years, and I check the auctions in both the US and Japan, so maybe I can say something about it.

first off- you must consider money exchange, language barriers, shipping costs and tariffs. For me, when I buy something in the USA and ship it to myself here I have no problem because I have USD and PayPal and speak English----but without writing it all out, you can imagine some of the difficulties inherent in the transaction.

Putting that bullcrap aside - let's get down to drums

Not that many Japanese drummers stock lots of drums in their homes. The clubs have drum sets already provided, as do the rehearsal studios and recording studios.

I have picked up many amazing drum sets here because people don't know what to do with them. They can't play them in their homes (too close together) and they might not be gigging in spots requiring your own drums- so the kits sit unplayed. I know this is crazy to Americans. But, since clubs and studios provide house equipment, there is a huge industry for accessories- every working drummer has several snares, several pedals, atleast a set of cymbals..... So snares are a high ticket item, kits much less so. Most working drummers have a high end e-drum set in their place to practice on and the accessory equipment to flush out the house kit in the club or studio-- that is modern day Japan for the working drummer. I'm still an American nut - I have 16 drum sets and 30 snares and loads of gear in a 3 bedroom apartment!!!Welcome

So, back to selling drums from America to Japan- the answer is YES. Ultimately, you can find some Japanese drummer who will pay 5,000$ for a perfect Gretsch roundbadge 1967 4 piece kit....... or Slingerland, or Ludwig, or Rogers- but it has to be mint. They are picky people. So, I have considered importing kits and selling them here- but with the recession I've waited. Certainly not a good idea to sell MIJ here- when mint MIJ surface on auction here they do go for 400-800$ but with shipping and taxes.... it's not really worth the effort. But to buy in the USA and ship here - I and others in Japan can get a better selection and better price overall. So, allowing your eBay to accept Japanese bidders is a good idea. They are honest people overall and you can expect them to fullfill the auction commitments.

Now I understand why all the foreign buyers come early to the Chicago Drum show and snag up every deal they can find, good info thanks for sharing....If I ever make it out to Japan can you be my tour guide? first stop one of those geisha houses...LOL

i second that

come on over guys- it's worth the trip!Sumo Dude

Very interesting thread!

Anyway, if I planned to sale one of my regular Acros to somebody in Tokio, I guess I must consider some extra-shipping costs:

$99 x Acro + $2499 shipping & handling !!!Sailing2ExcitedLaughing HLaughing HLaughing HLaughing H

Nice oneWelcome

Just as examples-

In 2010 I shipped a 4 piece kit, all nested, in 2 boxes - 20/16/13/14x5 no stands, only legs and tom holder = shipping total was 205.00$ USD

and a year later in 2011, I shipped a lighter jazz kit 20/12/14/14x5 for 189.00$ USD

I would estimate that a snare, well packed, would shipped for 75.00-100.00$ USD

So, if it's a 600$ snare, then the shipping is worth it for them - if the drum sells in Japan for more than 700$