Used goods at VERY low prices...
Conics is offering a service that may suit someone looking for Used goods
Conics will bid for you on used goods you can find on Yahoo Auctions Japan
NOTE: for bids on Japanese USED cars please email for details.
How this works:
customer finds suitable product(s) on Yahoo Auctions Japan (using internet translation software to confirm basic product details)
Cut-n-paste the Auction item's URL (address) and translate Alternative Translator HERE
customer contacts me via email (
) to confirm translation
customer deposits 20% of current high bid or 10,000 YEN (which ever is less) via PAYPAL, Moneybookers or Japanese bank / postal savings account (IMPORTANT: account address must be verified, Payment must be in YEN if using PayPal). Australian Bank ($ AUD), Japan payments in YEN. customer emails maximuim bid. REMEMBER... you will pay... Item cost
+ domestic postage
+ bank wire fee
+ International postage
+ ConicsNet commission
- deposit.
Conics then bids on your behalf
assuming successful high bid, the balance is paid + international postage fees + our commission (see below - items over 200,000yen include domestic Japanese post fees#).
customer receives goods at a HUGE saving
(3-5 days postage from Japan to most countries).
Links : Yahoo Auctions Japan Jpn to Eng website translator #1 Jpn to Eng website translator #2Jim Breen's WWWJDIC OCN's text translator Mini FAQ: Q: What happens to my deposit if we don't win? A: In this case, your deposit can be refunded or used on future Auctions. Q: I want to cancel my bid, can I get my deposit back? A: In this case, your deposit may not be refunded (Yahoo Auctions has no option to retract a bid). Q: How much will I pay total? A: Item cost + domestic postage (approx. 1000 YEN)
+ bank wire fee (approx. 620 YEN)
+ International postage (approx. 6000 YEN for computers)
+ ConicsNet commission (10% of cost, minimium 2000 yen)
- deposit. Q: How much is domestic postage? A: approx. 1000 yen for most items. Q: How much is the domestic bank wire payment? A: approx. 620 yen for most items. Q: I don't want to pay in YEN, do you accept USD A: sorry, NO, only YEN or AUD payments. Q: Why can't I just bid on these items myself? A: You can try, however usually Japanese sellers will NOT ship overseas and NOT reply to English emails. Q: Will you gaurantee the item works? A: Conics can't offer any gaurantee on other people's used goods. The items are AS IS. Conics will however attempt to confirm the goods are as they say on the Auction. As always with any Auction site in other parts of the world, it's best to check past sales of the people you deal with. NOTES: * Used Auctioned items usually have no warranty * Even new Auctioned items may not have a warranty * If there is a warranty mentioned, Conics will try to handle any returns, (but can't garantee this on some items). * Conics will not be able to support most items (Conics can support items listed here http://downloads.conics.net ). * Conics will open and check any items Conics receive before sending them on to you * This doesn't mean we want to play with them, it covers us and you against posting illegal items - see below * Conics will not send dangerous, illegal or difficuilt to post items such as but not limited to: * car engines and some car parts * animals * pirate software * pornographic materials and toys * most medical equipment and drugs etc. * weapons (including swords, guns, toy guns, bombs etc). * alcoholic drinks * drugs and other non-retail foods and drinks * Conics commission will vary on a per item basis (rates as of August 2005). items upto 150,000yen = 10% # items over 200,000yen = 20,000yen (note: all cars 20,000yen) # if an item below 150,000yen requires Japan domestic post fees they will be added to this (usually less than 1000yen + domestic bank transfer fee (630yen)). # Conics minimum commission is 2000yen (so a 200 yen item commission is 2000 yen!) # over 200,000yen commission includes Japanese domestic postage and local bank transfer fees, but this Excludes used cars & special items such as guitars (please email for details). (it may cost upto 60,000yen to move a used car to the ports for shipping) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- PAYMENT: ======== Conics accepts the following methods of payment: Bank wire (to our Japan bank account, no extra fees) in YEN Bank wire (to our Australian bank account, no extra fees) in AUD (www.xe.com for this currency conversion) VISA or Mastercard (there is about 4.5% card fees) Via www.paymate.com.au Paypal (there is no fee for balance payment, must send in YEN) The PayPal exchange rate will be used for all currency conversions (please send in YEN only, sorry no PAYPAL if account is not confirmed). +3.9% applies to Paypal credit card payments. Moneybookers Please add 2% to the total to cover our Moneybookers fees. For this service ESCROW is NOT accepted, ever, please don't ask.
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