https://japanlureshop.com
Got some other awesome prices as well. Picked up a Metanium XG for under $290 after shipping.
On 2/2/2015 at 6:20 AM, JGBassinAL said:https://japanlureshop.com
Got some other awesome prices as well. Picked up a Metanium XG for under $290 after shipping.
Good price on that Scorp!
Wow great deals!!
nice deals! whats the difference in scorpion xt1000 vs the scorpion 200hg ?
On 2/2/2015 at 6:41 AM, robster80 said:nice deals! whats the difference in scorpion xt1000 vs the scorpion 200hg ?
The Scorpion XT1000 is a 50-size reel that is the JDM counterpart to the USDM Chronarch 50E and Curado 50E.
The Scorpion 200HG is the JDM counterpart to the USDM Curado I.
^ gotcha. thanks !
Nice!
Thinking of maybe picking up a metanium as well, how is the shipping? is it reliable coming from Japan?
Wow... sooo cheap
i've ordered from these guys a few times, good people!
On 2/4/2015 at 7:55 AM, chris55watt said:Thinking of maybe picking up a metanium as well, how is the shipping? is it reliable coming from Japan?
Shipping was like $11. I ordered it Friday afternoon and just checked it today and it's in New York so I should get it by Thursday. I've ordered from Japan once before and it only took a few days so It's really not much longer if at all than ordering in the states.
Do you ever get hit with import fees?
On 2/4/2015 at 10:11 AM, JGBassinAL said:Shipping was like $11. I ordered it Friday afternoon and just checked it today and it's in New York so I should get it by Thursday. I've ordered from Japan once before and it only took a few days so It's really not much longer if at all than ordering in the states.
awesome, thanks! Now this gives me an excuse to buy a metanium lol
On 2/4/2015 at 11:15 AM, zachb34 said:Do you ever get hit with import fees?
I haven't in these two times I have ordered from Japan. I know others have. I don't think it happens very often tho.
On 2/4/2015 at 11:24 AM, chris55watt said:awesome, thanks! Now this gives me an excuse to buy a metanium lol
Glad I could feed the addiction!
Do you know how much they typically are if I did happen to get charged?On 2/4/2015 at 11:55 AM, JGBassinAL said:I haven't in these two times I have ordered from Japan. I know others have. I don't think it happens very often tho.
On 2/4/2015 at 12:06 PM, zachb34 said:Do you know how much they typically are if I did happen to get charged?
I really have no idea. Hopefully someone else who knows will see this and chime in.
Reels being Shipped EMS it would be extremely rare to be charged anything. On a Rod it's a different story, that would be UPS, DHL, or Fedex and then a Duty is prob. around a 50-50 chance. Almost guaranteed with UPS, but on a $300 Rod it's about $25-$30. That's not bad considering you're prob saving $200-$300 by ordering over seas. Remember though, NO WARRANTY. Brian.
Its amazing how much cheaper and faster the shipping from Japan is than BPS. I ordered from another JDM site and got the reel in two days for $11 shipping with no customs fees either. Beware, the rare Japanese Bait Monkey is even deadlier than the American version..
If i werent buying a hummunbird 899 this weekend id have four of scorpions coming!
Dammit lolll
Aaaaand the JDMonkey just convinced me to buy a Shimano Poison Ultima...
are the scorpions the same reel as a curado only red?
Ill be buying a Metanium on Friday
Hmm, $190 for the Brenious...
Whats the US equivalent of that reel? Is it a 50 size Chronarch with a shallow spool?
On 2/4/2015 at 11:08 PM, robster80 said:are the scorpions the same reel as a curado only red?
I believe that out of the box, the XT1000 is a better reel than a CU50E. According to Japan Tackle, XT stands for Xtra Tune. It is smoother, has better spool bearings and aluminum knob caps.
Once I sell my jeep and buy a new truck I will for sure get some of these.
I'm pretty sure its a cheaper version of the Aldebaran BFS.On 2/5/2015 at 2:02 AM, fishballer06 said:Hmm, $190 for the Brenious...
Whats the US equivalent of that reel? Is it a 50 size Chronarch with a shallow spool?
Update: I ordered the Metanium Friday afternoon and I received it today! Sad that I can get a package faster from Japan than from somewhere in the US!
On 2/5/2015 at 7:19 AM, JGBassinAL said:Update: I ordered the Metanium Friday afternoon and I received it today! Sad that I can get a package faster from Japan than from somewhere in the US!
tell me about it. I ordered a Conquest Sunday and got it Wednesday morning. How is that even possible?
On 2/5/2015 at 2:02 AM, fishballer06 said:Hmm, $190 for the Brenious...
Whats the US equivalent of that reel? Is it a 50 size Chronarch with a shallow spool?
This is basically a fast gear ratio chronarch/curado 50 with a new spool. The spool is design for small braided line. The spool is semi shallow but it's very narrow to prevent line digging. It'll be a technique specific reel with limited line capacity for you mono users. It has brass gears thougH
On 2/5/2015 at 8:45 AM, DelcoSol said:tell me about it. I ordered a Conquest Sunday and got it Wednesday morning. How is that even possible?
Haha idk but with the value of the yen and the fast shipping I'm gonna be ordering from Japan a lot in the future!
On 2/5/2015 at 7:19 AM, JGBassinAL said:Update: I ordered the Metanium Friday afternoon and I received it today! Sad that I can get a package faster from Japan than from somewhere in the US!
With cheaper shipping. One piece rod from Japan, $34, cardboard box w/3 3700 Plano's in it 3 states away, $31. I don't buy rod or reels stateside anymore. I'd like to, but $285 from Japan or $695 stateside, what would you do? Brian.