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Buying used equipment in Japan

Hello,

I may move to Osaka in the next few months and I am very curious about the audio market in Japan. I know that it exists, but where? Here on Audiogon? How can I find specifically Japan-located sellers? I was thinking about lugging tube amp over there, but of course that is silly if I can find the same with correct voltage over there. Unless of course it would be cost effective? Where does the buying and selling of used equipment take place? Is there a Japan-specific online market? In English?

Thanks for your help. In my last overseas post, I was completely without music and I am determined not to repeat that mistake.
rfprice
hakuchosan
39 posts
 
http://category.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/list/%E6%9C%AC%E4%BD%93-%E7%9C%9F%E7%A9%BA%E7%AE%A1%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%97-%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%97-%E3%82%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%87%E3%82%A3%E3%82%AA%E6%A9%9F%E5%99%A8-%E5%AE%B6%E9%9B%BB-AV-%E3%82%AB%E3%83%A1%E3%83%A9/2084046925/?p=%E6%9C%AC%E4%BD%93&tab_ex=commerce&s1=cbids&o1=d&slider=0&b=1
this is a link to YahooAuction for used tube amplifiers - japanese, but it has pictures/names, so it should give you idea about the market here (im not into tubes so i dont have knowledge about pricing/brand names...)
c1ferrari
464 posts
 
Hakuchosan and Sabai,

Can you offer any recommendations for an agent to facilitate a transaction between the U.S. and Japan?

Thanks,
Sam
hakuchosan
39 posts
 
C1ferrari, dont know of any agents here in japan, but if you are looking for something particular - let me know, maybe i can help you.
c1ferrari
464 posts
 

Hakuchosan,

Thanks for extending the offer of assistance -- it is very generous :-)

I don't know, at this time, if I/we can e-mail one another using AudiogoN...at least, initially.

At your convenience, please try:

c1ferrari at yahoo dot com

Best regards,

Sam
hakuchosan
39 posts
 
c1ferrari,
i sent email to you,
Regards,
Stan
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