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This is a first of four reviews of different Rakuten stores. Like they say: Weak Yen; Strong Dollar means shopping is entertainment!

 

I placed an order for several Pilot Somes Cases (pictured below) at pricing that was almost 40% less than eBay sellers. I love these pen cases. The leather is exquisite and the finishing is professional. Even the zip around case can hold three King of Pens and a Midori Passport sized notebook

 

The order was confirmed by email and then I reconfirmed the shipping charges, which were reasonable considering the package got to the US in a couple of days!

 

Here are the items I purchased and the store links:

 

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/komamono-honpo/sls3-01-b/

 

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/komamono-honpo/cabinet/34/slpc-01-bn.jpg

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/komamono-honpo/cabinet/38/sls3-01-b.jpg

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/komamono-honpo/cabinet/38/sls3-01-b-02.jpg

http://www.pen-house.net/contents/html/images/pilot/somes/sls3_01_bn/top.jpg

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Steve Surfaro
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Thanks. I have ordered from him too. A stash of 11 Sailor inks.

He shipped the items on 12 August and they arrived here in India on 14 August. Still stuck in customs though, can't blame him for that.

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So, all 8 of the Jentle inks for $50?

 

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/komamono-honpo/item/km-set-13-1005/

 

And the Mini bottles of every Iro ink for $120?

 

http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/komamono-honpo/item/km-set-ink-15/

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This is a first of four reviews of different Rakuten stores. Like they say: Weak Yen; Strong Dollar means shopping is entertainment!

 

I placed an order for several Pilot Somes Cases (pictured below) at pricing that was almost 40% less than eBay sellers. I love these pen cases. The leather is exquisite and the finishing is professional. Even the zip around case can hold three King of Pens and a Midori Passport sized notebook

 

The order was confirmed by email and then I reconfirmed the shipping charges, which were reasonable considering the package got to the US in a couple of days!

 

Here are the items I purchased and the store links:

 

http://item.rakuten.co.jp/komamono-honpo/sls3-01-b/

 

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/komamono-honpo/cabinet/34/slpc-01-bn.jpg

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/komamono-honpo/cabinet/38/sls3-01-b.jpg

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp/@0_mall/komamono-honpo/cabinet/38/sls3-01-b-02.jpg

http://www.pen-house.net/contents/html/images/pilot/somes/sls3_01_bn/top.jpg

Stevesurf, is the brown leather case in your final picture "solid" - by which I mean is the leather covering plastic or similar?

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Yes, on both, but always send them an email checking actual stock immediately before ordering. Most of Rakuten's shops do not have real time stock status and they will also send you a total including shipping for approval, so answer your email :)

 

Stevesurf, is the brown leather case in your final picture "solid" - by which I mean is the leather covering plastic or similar?

 

I believe the leather is bonded to a very high quality suede-like material that feels also identically to suede leather. The outer surface is gorgeous leather.

 

Please keep in mind that these are made by a famous leather artisan, Somes.

Best regards,
Steve Surfaro
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Oh Steve, I see more Japanese pens and ink in my future.

Fountain pens are my preferred COLOR DELIVERY SYSTEM (in part because crayons melt in Las Vegas).

Create a Ghostly Avatar and I'll send you a letter. Check out some Ink comparisons: The Great PPS Comparison 

Don't know where to start?  Look at the Inky Topics O'day.  Then, see inks sorted by color: Blue Purple Brown Red Green Dark Green Orange Black Pinks Yellows Blue-Blacks Grey/Gray UVInks Turquoise/Teal MURKY

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sailors ink were for less than $48 when I ordered.

And the 50ml Iroshizuku bottle is the cheapest I have seen on the Internet.

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How long does it usually take before you get the mail with the shipping cost? I'm getting close to 24h now.

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Dhruv Sood, thank you for confirming that! I took the plunge and ordered the Shin Kai I've been wanting, for less than $10.00 a bottle how could I not? I hope the shipping doesn't make up for it!

So space and time are linked together. As we are looking across space, we are looking back in time. The further and further away those stars are the further back in time you are looking. Now you are seeing a star that is say six thousand years ago. Imagine somebody at that star looking at us They would be seeing us as we were six thousand years ago. Which of those two is now? - Alan Parsons Project The Time Machine - Temporalia (Paraphrased)

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You're welcome Katherine. :)

I suggest that you take small packet shipping which they have just introduced. If you have ordered only 1 bottle, the weight should be close to 350gms which will be accepted by the cheaper shipping method.

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I wasn't happy with the freight price I received.

 

They calcualted 700 grams EMS, which is JPY 2200 (USD 18,50), 50% more than the price for the bottle of ink.

I replied to them that I will only accept 350 grams and Small Package Service, JPY 690.

 

Let's see what the answer.

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Don't quote me on that weight. A full Iroshizuku bottle is 330gms. So add some packing material to it which may vary.

Never take EMS for a single bottle. Japanese and Indian EMS are the cheapest in the world but still not worth it for a single bottle.

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Other online retailers usually charge freight for 300 g. Maybe they add a bit of the shipping cost into the item price.

 

But 700 g is just because they want to make more profit, since they are selling the bottles so cheap. I can't see any other explanation.

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I just got the following:

 

Dear customer,

Thank you for your order ref.
Shipping fee for your order is 1880yen.

The total amount of your order comes to 2930yen. (1134yen+1880yen-84yen)

You will receive the E-mail with URL later.
Please register to make payment using it.

After you confirm about it , please reply [ORDER AUTHORIZED] for us to process shipment.

Your order will become effective upon your confirmation.

Sincerely yours,

Komamono-honpo

 

I replied with a request for the amount in US dollars since I have no idea how Yen translates to dollars. Pretty fast reply though!

So space and time are linked together. As we are looking across space, we are looking back in time. The further and further away those stars are the further back in time you are looking. Now you are seeing a star that is say six thousand years ago. Imagine somebody at that star looking at us They would be seeing us as we were six thousand years ago. Which of those two is now? - Alan Parsons Project The Time Machine - Temporalia (Paraphrased)

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I just got the following:

 

Dear customer,

 

Thank you for your order ref.

Shipping fee for your order is 1880yen.

 

The total amount of your order comes to 2930yen. (1134yen+1880yen-84yen)

 

You will receive the E-mail with URL later.

Please register to make payment using it.

 

After you confirm about it , please reply [ORDER AUTHORIZED] for us to process shipment.

 

Your order will become effective upon your confirmation.

 

Sincerely yours,

 

Komamono-honpo

 

I replied with a request for the amount in US dollars since I have no idea how Yen translates to dollars. Pretty fast reply though!

They clearly sate in the sales information that all amounts will be in Yen and nothing else.

Todays exchange rate: JPY 1.00 = USD 0.0085

 

JPY 1880.00 = USD 15.80

JPY 2930.00 = USD 24.65

 

Your PayPal-account will be charged in JPY.

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They clearly sate in the sales information that all amounts will be in Yen and nothing else.

Todays exchange rate: JPY 1.00 = USD 0.0085

 

JPY 1880.00 = USD 15.80

JPY 2930.00 = USD 24.65

 

You PayPal-account will be charged in JPY.

 

Ok, thank you for helping me! That's still less than what it's selling for on Amazon even with free prime shipping.

So space and time are linked together. As we are looking across space, we are looking back in time. The further and further away those stars are the further back in time you are looking. Now you are seeing a star that is say six thousand years ago. Imagine somebody at that star looking at us They would be seeing us as we were six thousand years ago. Which of those two is now? - Alan Parsons Project The Time Machine - Temporalia (Paraphrased)

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Ok, thank you for helping me! That's still less than what it's selling for on Amazon even with free prime shipping.

Don't forget that you might have to pay import duties and fees.

I don't know what the rules are in the US, but here in Europe the customs are quite zealous.

YNWA - JFT97

 

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Don't forget that you might have to pay import duties and fees.

I don't know what the rules are in the US, but here in Europe the customs are quite zealous.

 

Hi, this is my fifth order from a Rakuten shop this year and I have not had any additional charges or delays with any of these orders. The only delays I ever endure are occasionally from individual sellers from the UK and EU and even at that, there are no additional duties.

 

With the great ratings and consistent shipping from K-H, I believe we're good with this shop!

Best regards,
Steve Surfaro
Fountain Pen Fun
Cities of the world (please visit my Facebook page for more albums)
Paris | Venezia

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