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about ayumi_showcase, the items there are really overprice, but she do have some really rare items.... hmm... so unless you die die have to have it, then it's good, for for some items, especially magazines and ayupans are way overprice.
BUT occasionally she do have some items for auction and if you are lucky, you can get a good deal. In 2008, I had won an auction for Ayu CDL05-06 white color concert tshirt for USD$25, then the shiping is USD$8. so i'm very happy with that. (^_^)
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As for my sources, i got them from various places.
mumo
for tour goodies and Fanclub versions.
i'm using a middleman service to order it, so by the time they reach me, it's a week after.
CDJapan and HMV
for my Japan versions CDs and DVDs, they have the fastest shipping and reliable.
For preordering, if i were to use EMS from CDJ, i will get it a day before or on the release date, as for HMV japan, i would get it 2 to 3 days after release date.
But, HMV is cheaper, because on the release date, there might be a price drop and you will be charge the lower price.
YesAsia:
i used to order from them for my japan versions, but when the shipping gets slower and slower... it used to reach me within 6 to 8 days, but now it can be 10 to 3 weeks, i stop getting preorder items from them.
Now i only used them for Anime oversea version, and those concert goodies that were sold out at mumo.
ebay:
for older release, if you have a good eye you can get a good deal. I had gotten most of ayu's and kuu older singles there. Oh, and the earlier ayupans too!
AHS:
there's a nice section where we can do tradeing with other members. i had got some of my items here.
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