Recovering from a really bad cold, and stumbled upon a new Steez A II on Amazon Japan for $300.  I had no intension buying the reel, but the 34mm Mag-Z Boost spool caught my attention. Has anyone tried that spool?  How is it different from the Mag-Z Boost spool on the Zillion HD? Thanks.

 

 

I think the zillion hd has a stronger braking profile for heavier baits.  

Also how do you create an amazon japan account when you shipping address needs to be japanese?  I can't log onto my us account when checking out.

57 minutes ago, Tatulatard said:

Also how do you create an amazon japan account when you shipping address needs to be japanese?  I can't log onto my us account when checking out.

 

When I created my Amazon.jp account a couple years ago, I didn't have to have a Japan address.  I just used my US address, and Amazon Japan would filter out listings that wouldn't ship to US.  I believe it still works that way. 

 

But the thing is, a LOT of listings won't ship to a US address, especially all Amazon Warehouse deals and some really good deals from third party sellers.  So, to see these good deals, I'll have to change my address to a random Japan zip code. In this way, once I see some great deals, I'd just use proxy companies like Buyee to purchase and ship it to me. Currently, Buyee charges less than $30 in total for service fees and international shipping fees.  

9 hours ago, Tatulatard said:

Also how do you create an amazon japan account when you shipping address needs to be japanese?  I can't log onto my us account when checking out.

I created a new account. Also note you can put the site in english and show prices in USD. Look for the japanese flag on the top nav bar. The english and the exchange rate aren't perfect, but they are close enough. 

Actually, now you don't even need an Amazon Japan account to buy JDM; Amazon is selling some of the popular JDM reels on Amazon US site, under the seller name "Amazon Japan."  For example, this Daiwa Zillion is only $230, free shipping from Japan.  That's cheaper than Digitaka. 

https://www.amazon.com/Daiwa-Gillion-1000PL-Handle-Model/dp/B08NP23D9S

 

Heck, they even have the new Daiwa digital reel - IM Z for pre-order, with the lowest price I've seen so far. And they said this is a JDM only reel:
https://www.amazon.com/Daiwa-HD-C-Limit-Breaker-Bait/dp/B0BSTMHXD5

 

19 hours ago, newapti5 said:

Actually, now you don't even need an Amazon Japan account to buy JDM; Amazon is selling some of the popular JDM reels on Amazon US site, under the seller name "Amazon Japan."  For example, this Daiwa Zillion is only $230, free shipping from Japan.  That's cheaper than Digitaka. 

https://www.amazon.com/Daiwa-Gillion-1000PL-Handle-Model/dp/B08NP23D9S

 

Heck, they even have the new Daiwa digital reel - IM Z for pre-order, with the lowest price I've seen so far. And they said this is a JDM only reel:
https://www.amazon.com/Daiwa-HD-C-Limit-Breaker-Bait/dp/B0BSTMHXD5

 

Oh that's really cool. Shipping is $20 bucks now from amzn japan. Maybe better when I login? Anyway it's less expensive just buying from the US amazon site now either way. Very cool!

 

ps: Daiwa when you read this, just be cool about it, it's not hurting your USDM market, and drawing lots of people upmarket with the zillion 'secret'...

 

20 hours ago, newapti5 said:

Actually, now you don't even need an Amazon Japan account to buy JDM; Amazon is selling some of the popular JDM reels on Amazon US site, under the seller name "Amazon Japan."  For example, this Daiwa Zillion is only $230, free shipping from Japan.  That's cheaper than Digitaka. 

https://www.amazon.com/Daiwa-Gillion-1000PL-Handle-Model/dp/B08NP23D9S

 

Heck, they even have the new Daiwa digital reel - IM Z for pre-order, with the lowest price I've seen so far. And they said this is a JDM only reel:
https://www.amazon.com/Daiwa-HD-C-Limit-Breaker-Bait/dp/B0BSTMHXD5

 

Is the taxman gonna hit me on that Amazon order though?

 

That's what made me initially go with Digitaka, and not look elsewhere since.  

If they aren't charging US tax, a Zillion to the door for $230 is perhaps more than I can refuse.   

49 minutes ago, AlabamaSpothunter said:

Is the taxman gonna hit me on that Amazon order though?

 

That's what made me initially go with Digitaka, and not look elsewhere since.  

If they aren't charging US tax, a Zillion to the door for $230 is perhaps more than I can refuse.   

 

Unfortunately, yes, which brings the total to $244 

 

6 minutes ago, newapti5 said:

 

Unfortunately, yes, which brings the total to $244 

 

If you have the amazon card it gets pretty close on the 5% rebate.