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Buying Sumo online

stark
Buying Sumo online
Any bro bought from Higuchi before?



I'm looking for a Sumo and did some research. I found that with the current sgd/yen exchange rate, a Sumo from Higuchi will cost under sgd700 even with gst and bank charges thrown in. With an international warranty to boot. Is there a better deal to be had locally?
lunarin79
Re: Buying Sumo online
better deal locally?



no.



higuchi/seiya/chino watch, these are the 3 reputable online japanese sellers.



buy with confidence
chriscentro
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How about Rakuten? Is it hassle free to buy from them being a Jap website
lunarin79
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have not made any purchases thru rakuten before bro



maybe other bros here might be able to ans ur Q :mrgreen:
leonmike
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Don't forget about the 7% GST u need to pay here!!!!!
Mercurystop
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"lunarin79"

better deal locally?



no.



higuchi/seiya/chino watch, these are the 3 reputable online japanese sellers.



buy with confidence


Hi Lunarin....



Placed my order 2 days ago - haven't received any email from Higuchi - will he confirmed or will he just send and I have a surprise waiting for me a few day later?
stark
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Wow, rakuten's price is even better than higuchi's.



Rakuten's website is available in English, so ordering shouldn't be a problem.



Thanks for the advice and sic. Hope to join the sumo club soon. :)
lunarin79
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"Mercurystop"




Hi Lunarin....



Placed my order 2 days ago - haven't received any email from Higuchi - will he confirmed or will he just send and I have a surprise waiting for me a few day later?


try email him again
Mercurystop
Re: Buying Sumo online

"stark"

Wow, rakuten's price is even better than higuchi's.



Rakuten's website is available in English, so ordering shouldn't be a problem.



Thanks for the advice and sic. Hope to join the sumo club soon. :)


Hi Stark...just checked the price on Rakuten but it is showing 50600 Yen? maybe i saw the wrong adv?
stark
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Hi Mercurystop,



Not sure if it's my mistake, but it shows S$581.81 (¥44,100). It's currently sold out though. Below is the link.



http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/10keiya/item/15734/?s-id=borderless_browsehist_02_en" false;
Mercurystop
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Look like a good deal ;) but out of stock. i am facing the same situation, i got an email from Higuchi - my blue sumo is currently out of stock too. So he will reserved 1 for me by month end.
stark
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Remember to post some pics to share the joy when you get your blue sumo. :)
Mercurystop
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Sure! Do the same when u got urs ;)
Yolo
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U guys recieve the sumo yet?
004
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For the first time , left 2 messages on Seiyas website with regards to a enquiry to a possible purchase & he hasnt even given a reply back in over 24hrs :?
stepper78
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"MIKER"

For the first time , left 2 messages on Seiyas website with regards to a enquiry to a possible purchase & he hasnt even given a reply back in over 24hrs :?


maybe because today is a holiday in Japan.



http://portalseven.com/calendar/Holidays_Japan.jsp#page=divHolidayListTab" false;
004
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"stepper78"

[quote="MIKER"]For the first time , left 2 messages on Seiyas website with regards to a enquiry to a possible purchase & he hasnt even given a reply back in over 24hrs :?


maybe because today is a holiday in Japan.



http://portalseven.com/calendar/Holidays_Japan.jsp#page=divHolidayListTab" false;[/quote]

Yes thats is most likely the reason , although i did leave messages on the 19/0313 .
BoyLyd
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"MIKER"

For the first time , left 2 messages on Seiyas website with regards to a enquiry to a possible purchase & he hasnt even given a reply back in over 24hrs :?


I also left an enquiry about grand seiko. It's been 5 days since this post there's no reply. I'msstarting to question it's reliability already... Hmmmm
004
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"stepper78"

[quote="MIKER"]For the first time , left 2 messages on Seiyas website with regards to a enquiry to a possible purchase & he hasnt even given a reply back in over 24hrs :?


maybe because today is a holiday in Japan.



http://portalseven.com/calendar/Holidays_Japan.jsp#page=divHolidayListTab" false;[/quote]

Still waiting for Seiya to reply to the 2 separate emails i sent his company . I wont consider Seiya Japan again , thats for sure .
stark
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"Yolo"

U guys recieve the sumo yet?


Collected mine today. Higuchi shipped it on 21 Mar and SingPost delivered to my place on 25 Mar. Quite fast.



Now just need to bring it to a retailer to adjust the links. :D
lunarin79
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"stark"




Now just need to bring it to a retailer to adjust the links. :D


be careful if you're letting a retailer resize ur Sumo bracelet.



Most people are unaware of the small 'collars' that holds the pin together so it gets lost easily



004
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"lunarin79"

[quote="stark"]


Now just need to bring it to a retailer to adjust the links. :D


be careful if you're letting a retailer resize ur Sumo bracelet.



Most people are unaware of the small 'collars' that holds the pin together so it gets lost easily



[/quote]

Good advise , when Thong Sia resized my bracelet they mention the collar & not to lose it .
lunarin79
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"MIKER"




Good advise , when Thong Sia resized my bracelet they mention the collar & not to lose it .


thanks mate.



This pin & collar applies to Monster as well.



Sumo & Monsters so take extra care.
roo7
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If I'm not wrong, I seen that pin collar for SARB bracelet...
lunarin79
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hmm, my sarb bracelet doesnt have pins & collar
roo7
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I can't remember clearly, either SARB or Stargate, I only have that few pieces with bracelet.. or MM300 haha.
fir_chan
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"MIKER"

[quote="lunarin79"]


be careful if you're letting a retailer resize ur Sumo bracelet.



Most people are unaware of the small 'collars' that holds the pin together so it gets lost easily





Good advise , when Thong Sia resized my bracelet they mention the collar & not to lose it .[/quote]

And if you do lose it. Harold sells them.
navik
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"stark"




Collected mine today. Higuchi shipped it on 21 Mar and SingPost delivered to my place on 25 Mar. Quite fast.



Now just need to bring it to a retailer to adjust the links. :D


Mind sharing what's the total damage including gst?
John.ChiaTC
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Where can I find a pre-own Sumo in Sin? Problem is i not register in any local sale forum so can't view there.
fir_chan
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"John.ChiaTC"

Where can I find a pre-own Sumo in Sin? Problem is i not register in any local sale forum so can't view there.


You can try certain other local forums.



I am not sure if we can speak about the other forums but PM me if you like.
John.ChiaTC
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"fir_chan"

[quote="John.ChiaTC"]Where can I find a pre-own Sumo in Sin? Problem is i not register in any local sale forum so can't view there.


You can try certain other local forums.



I am not sure if we can speak about the other forums but PM me if you like.[/quote]
I think it ok to speak about other forums. i only can see SWX sale thread without register and SG-ROC need register. SWX seller say PM only if keen and so not register so can't PM.



Question: why don't i register?

Ans: i prefer to deal with SC bros as others not sure the watch is original anot.
roo7
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Just post in the SIC thread for sales lobangs or other sales forums. Totally fine with it :)
stark
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"lunarin79"

[quote="stark"]


Now just need to bring it to a retailer to adjust the links. :D


be careful if you're letting a retailer resize ur Sumo bracelet.



Most people are unaware of the small 'collars' that holds the pin together so it gets lost easily



[/quote]

Thanks for the advice. The chio jie jie at H2 Hub at Nex did return the small "collars" to me after resizing the bracelet. :D
stark
Re: Buying Sumo online

"navik"

[quote="stark"]


Collected mine today. Higuchi shipped it on 21 Mar and SingPost delivered to my place on 25 Mar. Quite fast.



Now just need to bring it to a retailer to adjust the links. :D


Mind sharing what's the total damage including gst?[/quote]

Sure, I'll post the total damage once I get the cc bill. Dunno what is the exchange rate that the bank is going to use...
Wicked
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The japanese Yen just fell a little so keep your fingers crossed! :)
stark
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"stark"

[quote="navik"]


Mind sharing what's the total damage including gst?


Sure, I'll post the total damage once I get the cc bill. Dunno what is the exchange rate that the bank is going to use...[/quote]

Ok, total damage is SGD653.43 including shipping and GST. You should be able to get it for less now. I got it when Yen was trading at 75-76 per SGD, it weakened to over 80 yesterday.
Wade
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Yen dropping and it good time to buy now