How to get your hands on Japanese merchandise ☼✿

As a passionate collector and huge Japan enthusiast, I've been collection Japanese merchandise, no matter if it's anime figures, Disney goods or other bits and pieces, for many years now. I've gained quite a lot experience over time and would like to share my tips and tricks.~

So, what do you need to know before buying things from Japan?
Well, the first thing you have to keep in mind is that, depending on which country you live in, you might have to pay custom fees. I live in Germany, we can buy things up to 22€ without having to pay anything, from 22€ to 150€, we have to pay VAT and for items that are over 150€, custom fees.
It's important to keep these fees in mind to avoid bad surprises.

Then, you might check the shipping costs before buying something. Shipping from Japan can be quite expensive, especially if you order heavy things. Personally, I always use EMS or Registered Air Mail as I'm impatient as heck and paranoid in case of not having a tracking number.

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