I usually use other forms besides Fleabay to get JDM tackle. Does anyone have experience using fleabay buying from sellers in overseas countries ie: Japan, Malaysia, Taiwan? My friend told me that fleabay has a buyers protection program, does it actually work? and do people try to rip you off?

I have bought some GYCB stuff from a seller in Japan. No issues. Didn't even take very long to get here.

I have bought tons of tackle and reels from international sellers on ebay, never an issue in many years. Pm me the sellers names and I can let you know if I have dealt with them.

I've dealt with several Japanese sellers on reels and baits.  I've never had any trouble.  As long as you go through ebay and paypal, you should be covered if something goes wrong.

Never had an issue buying stuff from Japan on eBay either.

Some of the lures from china surely look like the bps brands.  There getting more and more expensive lately.  My Chinese baitcaster is $30 now.  The spool has two ball bearings.  It works ok.  I threw a jig a country mile using braid with no birds nest.   I still think they had a joint venture withy someone and went out on there own or copied someone's reel.