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Old Jan 22, 2017 | 09:35 AM
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Ordering from Japan Parts

Anyone where ordered stuff from Japan Parts?
They seem to have the DAMD D-steering wheel for $200 less than anyone else.
https://www.japanparts.com/parts/detail/39118

Shipping has me confused


This message is on the page of my part
Estimated delivery time by EMS/Courier
21-60 days


These are the actual shipping options that appear on the order page

To Your Door by AIR/SAL Only available shipping method(s) is/are shown below.

Parcel SAL/Japan POST 6,850 yen (JPY)(59.60 USD)
extra 3-7weeks

EMS by Priority AIR/Japan POST 7,600 yen (JPY)(66.12 USD)

Parcel AIR/Japan POST 7,750 yen (JPY)(67.43 USD)
extra 5-14days


Courier/Fedex,TNT,DHL,UPS/CAN'T CHOOSE 11,692 yen (JPY)(101.73 USD)

All traceable
What I'm getting here is that the EMS option will take 21-60 Days
I think the Parcel Air option will only take 5-14 days... for an extra dollar of shipping cost.
Am I looking at this right?

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Old Jan 22, 2017 | 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Lowend
Anyone where ordered stuff from Japan Parts?
They seem to have the DAMD D-steering wheel for $200 less than anyone else.
https://www.japanparts.com/parts/detail/39118

Shipping has me confused


This message is on the page of my part
Estimated delivery time by EMS/Courier
21-60 days


These are the actual shipping options that appear on the order page



What I'm getting here is that the EMS option will take 21-60 Days
I think the Parcel Air option will only take 5-14 days... for an extra dollar of shipping cost.
Am I looking at this right?
not sure if I'm seeing all the info right, but every time I've ordered from them, I've chosen EMS. Comes decently quick, and it's traceable. I believe it was like 3 weeks for mine.

Now,if you just can't wait the few extra days and the $$ ain't no thang, sure, step up and get the Parcel Air.

FYI I got my DAMD wheel from them too and used the EMS option. Showed up quick enough for me, and they were on Golden Week.

IIRC, they are a wholesaler in Japan. But they have the site as another way to market JDM goodies to the rest of the world. So once you pay for your order, then they have the goods shipped to their Tokyo warehouse, then they pack it up and have it shipped internationally...

good luck!!!

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Old Jan 23, 2017 | 05:09 AM
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I have a DAMD steering wheel in the FS thread.. Just saying..
Old Jan 23, 2017 | 06:53 AM
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I saw it, my car is a GD. They are different
Old Jan 23, 2017 | 10:02 AM
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I don't get it. I ordered carbon door cards for my GR from England. They got here in two days. I mean the shipped the afternoon Monday and arrived weds.

Shipping for 4 door cards was under $100.

Why so long and expensive from Japan parts? Is it like radium where it actually only costs $2 to ship something but they charge you $20 and then still don't ship it out until they feel like it?
Old Jan 24, 2017 | 04:41 PM
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I don't get it. I ordered carbon door cards for my GR from England. They got here in two days. I mean the shipped the afternoon Monday and arrived weds.

Shipping for 4 door cards was under $100.

Why so long and expensive from Japan parts? Is it like radium where it actually only costs $2 to ship something but they charge you $20 and then still don't ship it out until they feel like it?
where did you order parts from England from? I am on the hunt for a set of EDM folding mirrors and EDM headlight(HID) for the FXT.
Old Jan 24, 2017 | 05:38 PM
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Old Jan 31, 2017 | 08:53 AM
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I ordered grille inserts from them in 2009. I used the priority air option and got them just inside of a week.
Old Jan 31, 2017 | 09:46 AM
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I'm actually super impressed... my order is scheduled to arrive today
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