13th album ｢Party Queen｣ Purchase Count
 

Here we go for another purchase count ! ^^


0+1=1

CD+3DVD version
@ YesAsia

1+1=2
SPECIAL LIMITED BOX SET with Blu-ray
from Amazon.jp

1+2=3

CD+3DVD VERSION
@Yeasia

LIMITED BLURAY
CDJAPAN


3+1 =4

4+1=5

CD+DVD version
YesAsia

5+1= 6

CD only from CD Japan :)

6+1 = 7
SPECIAL LIMITED BOX SET Blu-Ray
YesAsia

7+1 = 8

CD+DVD from CDJapan

8 + 1 = 9

CD+3DVD version
from CDJapan

9+1 = 10

CD+3DVD from CDJapan

10+1 = 11

CD+3DVD from CDJapan

=)

11+1 = 12

CD+3DVD from CDJapan. ^_^

12 + 1 = 13

Yay! Limited Edition version baby!

13+4=17
Party queen (ALBUM+3DVD)(Japan Version)
『Party queen』SPECIAL LIMITED BOX SET (ALBUM+3DVD+BLU-RAY)(Japan Version)
Party queen (Japan Version)
Party queen (ALBUM+DVD)(Japan Version)
all from YA

17+1=18
SPECIAL LIMITED BOX SET (ALBUM+3DVD+Blu-ray)
Amazon.co.jp

18+0=18

Amazon.co.jp

18 + 1 = 19

SPECIAL LIMITED BOX SET Blu-Ray
from YesAsia :)

19+1=20

CD+3DVD from cdjapan.

20+1= 21

CD+3DVD cdJapan.com :love

21+1=22

CD+DVD from CDJapan

22+1=23
SPECIAL LIMITED BOX SET
CD-Japan

23 + 1 = 24

CD+5DVD SPECIAL LIMITED BOX SET

CDJAPAN

24 + 1 = 25
CD+3DVD from YesAsia.

25 + 1 = 26

『Party queen』 SPECIAL LIMITED BOX SET (ALBUM+5DVD+GOODS)(Japan Version)

from YesAsia

27 + 1 = 28

CD+2DVD from YesAsia

28 + 1 = 29

Limited Blu-ray Boxset from CDJapan.

29+1=30

Limited Box CD+5DVD from CDJapan !

30+1=31

SPECIAL LIMITED BOX SET Blu-Ray from CDJapan

31+1 = 32

CD+3DVD from Amazon.co.jp

32+1=33

CD+DVD @ YesAsia

33+3=36
CD+3DVD
CD+DVD
CD
all from YA

36+1 = 37
CD+3DVD from YA

37 + 1 = 38 CD+DVD, singapore ver. from a local record store. :D

are you sure ?

Last I know , Warner S'pore has already stopped making ayumi's albums here from Love songs onwards

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38 + 1 = 39

CD + 3DVDs from avex Taiwan in due time x)

39 + 1 = 40!

CD+3DVD from CDJapan.

40+1=41

CD+3DVD version
from CDJapan

41+1=42

CD+5DVD limited boxset from yesasia~

42+1=43

CD+DVD from Yesasia !

43+1=44
CD+DVD from HMV Japan

44 + 1 = 45
CD + 3DVD from YA

45 + 1 = 46

Limited Blu-ray Boxset from HMV

YAY!!!!! o(^-^)o I just ordered mine, my boyfriend will give me some money for it 'cos my birthday is on the 15.03. ^^

46 + 1 = 47

Limited DVD Boxset from YesAsia
:heart:heart:heart:heart:heart:heart:heart:heart

47+1=48

48+1=49

CD+DVD from yesasia :)

45 + 1 = 46
limited box set with DVDs from amazon.co.jp

49 + 1 = 50

CD+2DVD+blu ray LIMITED BOX from amazon :)

awww I'm number 50! And ayu's 50th single was released on my birthday! :D

LOL congrats! I also pre-ordered the Blu-ray limited boxset from Amazon :D

Kinda curious, how do you decide which online shop to pre-order from? Amazon, HMV or CDJapan?

I ordered only from YesAsia for the longest, because I didn't know any better. Their prices are extortion, they will rape you. Although if you can get free shipping, it MAY work itself it, but I'd do the calculations.

Then I found out about CDJ and started ordering from them, because at the time I couldn't really read japanese and their site was quite easy to navigate. They offer all new releases at list price though, which can still be high, but it's less than YA for sure, but shipping on top of that can be a *****.

Take the 1998-2011 Limited Edition Blu Ray Clip Box for example.

Yesasia: $300ish + free shipping = about $300 total

CDJ: 23000 yen + 2260 shipping = 25260 yen = about $331

Amazon: They discounted the list price and charged me 16865 yen (HUMONGOUS discount!) plus 2000 yen shipping = about $248 total.

See the difference?

So I guess... if you're getting a lot of heavy items, or just a lot of items in general, YesAsia's free shipping might help. With CDJ, you pay a fair, standard price, and since they've offered FedEx shipping, I've gotten my stuff on release date! (Which is technically the date before release in Japan haha). And from now on, I'll be using Amazon if they discount the list price like they did with the clip box...I was floored at how much money I saved ;)

50+1 = 51

CD+3DVD or CD+DVD
Tell my sis to buy it

51+1 = 52

CD+3DVD version
from CDJapan

52+1 = 53
CD+3DVD from YesAsia

Can't wait <3

I always wonder way people think YesAsia is more expensive, I checked CD Japan and YesAsia. The price for the Limited Box with 5DVD's is at CDJapan 222,14$ and at YesAsia 215,75$. And I always check prices and YesAsia is always cheaper. Furthermore YesAsia has free shipping and for people in Germany YesAsia always ships their products first to Belgium and then to Germany. And because my CD's come from Belgium to Germany and both are in the EU I have to pay no taxes.

I don't get it. xD So often I read people talking about the high prices at YesAsia, but everytime I check they are cheaper!!!!!! Or have they different prices for EU and US?

I'm really confused... xD

^
You don't pay taxes? Why? I come from germany too and buy my cd's at yesasia everytime. But somestimes, i must pay taxes :/ And now, i really wonder why...

53+1=54
CD+DVD from CDJapan

Haha I have the same experience as you with YesAsia. For me they have always been cheaper. And free shipping isn't really hard to get. You have to by at least a CD+DVD to get free shipping. In the end YesAsia have always been waaay cheaper for me. I never pay taxes either. They always mark my package as a "gift" the the swedish customs don't bother that one.

54+1=55

CD+3DVD from Play-Asia .

From YesAsia:
Orders shipping to UK and Germany are eligible for our tax-free (VAT-Free) offer if the selected shipping option is Standard Service. However, all Sony game products, including consoles, games and accessories, are not eligible for our tax-free (VAT-Free) offer.

Q: How can I enjoy free VAT (Value Added Tax) for shipments to the United Kingdom and Germany?

A: YesAsia.com will pay VAT (Value Added Tax) and custom duties on orders shipped to the United Kingdom and Germany via our Standard Shipping method. When placing an order, please choose the Standard Shipping option to enjoy VAT-free shopping.

In the event that VAT or customs duties are incurred, you may contact our Customer Service Department to request a refund in YesAsia Credit. Please note that an official receipt from your local customs agent or post office is required to successfully claim a refund. Our customer service team will guide you through the procedure once we receive your refund request.


Hope that helps.^^ In case you have to pay taxes just contact them. My expiriences with their customer support were always positive!


Maybe they really have different prices for EU and US? xD

Yeah me too. I got my A CLIP BOX Blu-ray edition from Amazon and it is indeed 16865 yen, much cheaper than the list price of 24000 yen. But this time, they don't have a discount for the Party Queen boxset. I've still pre-ordered (I am addicted to Ayu's stuff) and the price is 18900 yen. I wonder why they no longer give discounts...

Well since I'm from Sweden I'm in EU just like you. :)

^that's why I was thinking that they have different prices for EU and US.^^ 'Cos for both of us yesasia is always cheaper and for Pieces of SEVEN they are always more expensive.

I used to order with Play-Asia first, but because of bad experiences (damaged cases, etc.) i changed for YesAsia. I placed some orders on CDJ, but they are really expansive to me...
I ordered twice on Amazon.co.jp (the LOVE&HOPE book, and recently the CLIP BOX) : each time i had to pay ~€45 (~$50) customs fees...
I did pay customs with CDJ when I had a big order one time (with fast shipment).
I think that the fastest you get, the more you've to pay at the customs xDD

(Yeah... CDs & DVDs are baaaad things :laugh)

^How did you manage to grab the LOVE & HOPE book from Amazon? They were gone in seconds!!

55+1=56

I ordered the special limited boxset with 5 DVD from yesasia.

It's not always true you just need to do your homework for every single release.
Cos in this release case here's a guide on the major online websites
http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/5899/pricelist.png

^Are the prices from HMV, CDJapan and Amazon including shipping?

I already pre-ordered from Amazon. Its shipping by DHL is pretty fast. I usually get the item one or two days after the release date in Japan. What about YesAsia?

Nope. Only YA comes with free* (min $39USD) regular airmail service. Which will take about 2 weeks. HOWEVER, if you got the money to pay for DHL service for the other online shops, just FYI, YA do provides express shipping too. so I don't think that's of any problem.

^Do you usually choose free shipping or express shipping? How much is their express shipping, take the Blu-ray limited box, for example?

Yeah, I believe I said that it depends on the release, but you're right.

Standard Service FREE 6 - 14 Business Days
Express Service US$22.94 2 - 5 Business Days

I choose free shipping since I'm not really in a hurry to get my items.
However, the blu ray box is long sold out on YA.

56 + 1 = 57

SPECIAL LIMITED BOX SET
cdjapan
XD

I believe they are without shipping? COz I tried ordering at CDJ and with shipping it was so much more exensive than YA. SO I think, when you make a chart like this, you should also put a price of shipping. Coz now you mislead people. They may think CDJ or HMV are cheaper, will place the order and will regret?

And I dunno but for me YA is always cheaper than CDJ or nay other site. And I'm from Poland. Should we ask anyone from US to tell us about their shipping fees? Maybe it's all about the shiping which makes such sites less expensive to some while more expensive to others?

YA is always cheaper for me than cdj, even if its only by a few dollars. And especially after cdj's exorbitant shipping prices. But I think usually the deciding factor for most people comes down to the shipping. CdJ is more reputable than YA in general.

Thanks to whoever made that chart *_* very appreciative~ that would be kinix lol thanks :)

I don't wana add in the shipping fee because YA is ONLY giving free for regular airmail. If you used the other shops, they're providing EMS/DHL/fedex which YA also provides. It's totally different shipping from the free regular airmail. And all the store's shipping price for express shipping is almost the same. So putting in the shipping price in this chart will only make YA seems lousy for providing slow shipping.

Maybe someone could make a super duper advanced chart with shipping (including all different shipping services with different shipping time and cost) on one side and without shipping on the other side. :D It's very interesting to look at actually.~

You made a mistake on Power of Music- 2011 A Limited Edition [Blu-ray] for CDJapan it's $87.72 not $75.09.

I don't know actually :laugh
If there was a pre-order, I pre-ordered it. I don't really remember, but I believe there wasn't any, then I think I was just fast :P

^You are lucky and fast, then! :D How many pages do we have Ayu in that photobook?

Yay! Amazon decreased my order total from 20000 yen to 18060 yen! It's not THAT much but it's something! I love amazons pre order guarantee!

Not so much... the cover, plus an introduction text describing the work of Leslie Kee with Ayu, 2-3 pages of pics, and 2 double-pages with lyrics of "A Song is Born".

57 + 1 = 58

Special Limited Box set (CD+5DVD)
Amazon.jp

I think which service is better ultimately depends on where you live. Although its list prices are inflated, for me (US), an order at Yesasia with "free" shipping still ends up costing less than one with the comparable shipping rate at CDJapan. HMV and Amazon JP are almost always more expensive, also. I rarely check them outside of Amazon resellers.

58 + 1 = 59
CD+3DVD from Yesasia

59+1=60
CD+3DVD @CDJapan

60+1=61

CD+DVD+CDL(2DVD) at YesAsia

61+1=62

SPECIAL LIMITED BOX SET
@YesAsia

62 - 1 = 61

Cancelled my order since it was just way too much money which I need right now lol

Planning on buying it later on.

Basically, I find that YesAsia is best for ordering lots of stuff, whereas CDJapan is good for ordering one small thing at a time. I usually do a price match between the two, as you suggested, and it usually works out this way.

That's... almost like... a... SIGN! D':

since SURREAL canceled his order, the count now is

61 + 1 = 62
SPECIAL LIMITED BOX SET CD+5DVD at YesAsia

right?

^yeah, I think so^^

62+1= 63

CD / DVD at YesAsia

Edit: Sry. I was tired when I write this....

Better now, uh ? ;)

CD+DVD

63 + 1 = 64
From YesAsia.

64+1= 65

CD+3DVD from Yesasia

65+1=66
CD+3DVD from CDJapan

Wow, really? Amazon.jp usually has the lowest prices of any of the retailers. Usually you can get the product plus shipping for just under/above retail price since they have MASSIVE discounts sometimes.

66 + 1 = 67
Special Limited Box Set (with Bluray)
from TA-Shop :love

why is "happening now" not on this album??

^It might be. Rumors say it will be a hidden track.

Nooo pls don't >.< dun waste the hidden track.... I rather the studio version of Wow war tonight! It's much better than happening now...