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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 (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

01-19-12

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01-20-12 Try yahoo japan auctions. you will have to get an agent to t ... Sabai

01-20-12 On your first impression you'll believe that you can get arr ... Marakanetz

01-20-12: Hakuchosan
hi I am using YahooAuction (almost like ebay, but much safer).
Yes, you need to know japanese to use it. Most of items on Yahoo is not really a good deal but sometimes you might find some good deals, especially if you looking for items that are not so popular here. There is quite a few used equipment dealers - but again, need japanese. This is the most popular used dealer - they operate quite a few shops and take trade ins: www.audiounion
also, be aware that yen is very high comparing to dollar/euro so pricing is quite high, recently i buy my equipment in US (McIntosh can be very easy converted to 100 vac as long as it is a product other than current line, after you can probably sell it here with a good profit.
As far as speakers - JBL is very popular here and they have quite a lot different models than in US (older line).
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01-21-12 Thanks, hakuchosan, this is helpful advice. i am worried abo ... Rfprice

01-21-12 I used to live in japan and found it to be an audiophile's p ... Snackeyp

01-21-12: Hakuchosan
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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...)
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01-22-12 Hakuchosan and sabai, can you offer any recommendations for ... C1ferrari

01-22-12: Hakuchosan
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.
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01-22-12 hakuchosan, thanks for extending the offer of assistance - ... C1ferrari

01-22-12: Hakuchosan
c1ferrari,
i sent email to you,
Regards,
Stan
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01-23-12 good afternoon, stan, your e-mail was received. effusive t ... C1ferrari