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Is Ordering from Mandarake Overseas Safe? A Honest Guide
Ordering from Mandarake overseas is generally safe, but fees, customs, and slow stock moves fast.
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Buying Guides
40 guides, written from Japan.
Guides
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Suruga-ya English Buying Guide: Is It Safe for Overseas Collectors?
Is Suruga-ya safe for overseas buyers? A Japan-based collector's honest guide to buying second-hand anime figures and g…
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Mandarake International Orders: Shipping, Fees & Honest Review
Honest breakdown of ordering from Mandarake overseas: shipping methods, fees, customs reality post-de minimis repeal, a…
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AmiAmi Preorder Guide for Overseas Buyers: Is It Safe and How Does It Work?
AmiAmi is a legitimate Japanese retailer trusted by collectors worldwide.
Pokémon cards
PSA Grading Japanese Pokemon Cards: Is It Worth It?
Should you submit Japanese Pokemon cards to PSA?
Pokémon cards
How to Buy Pokemon Cards on Mercari Japan Using a Proxy
Step-by-step guide to buying Pokemon cards on Mercari Japan from overseas using a proxy service.
Pokémon cards
Japanese Pokemon Promo Cards: How to Get Them from Japan
A collector living in Japan explains exactly how to get Japanese Pokemon promo cards — gym promos, tournament packs, st…
Pokémon cards
How to Buy Pokemon Cards on Yahoo Japan Auctions via Buyee
Step-by-step guide to buying Pokemon cards on Yahoo Japan Auctions through Buyee proxy.
Pokémon cards
Terastal Festival Booster Box: How to Buy from Japan
Step-by-step guide to buying the Pokemon Terastal Festival ex Japanese booster box from Japan via proxy.
Pokémon cards
Why Japanese Pokemon Cards Cost Less Than English
Japanese Pokemon cards are often 50–70% cheaper than English prints.