Wmcmanus Posted March 29, 2011 Report Posted March 29, 2011 I got an email from Todd not too long ago that implied he was restructuring his business' presence and not accepting new orders at the moment. If we tried to negotiate something with him I think the point of contact should be someone he knows well. This struck me as kind of odd, especially that part about "restructuring his business' presence" so I just gave Todd a call and actually have him on the phone right now. What he said is that he's presently restructuring his website (a brand new one is coming soon) and that this has been a terribly time consuming process, as in getting up at 5am every morning, etc. But just to be clear, "It's all business as usual at TTJV, and actually it's getting a lot better... with over 100 new products coming on to the new site that weren't on the old site," yada yada.
screaming oranges Posted March 29, 2011 Report Posted March 29, 2011 This struck me as kind of odd, especially that part about "restructuring his business' presence" so I just gave Todd a call and actually have him on the phone right now. What he said is that he's presently restructuring his website (a brand new one is coming soon) and that this has been a terribly time consuming process, as in getting up at 5am every morning, etc. But just to be clear, "It's all business as usual at TTJV, and actually it's getting a lot better... with over 100 new products coming on to the new site that weren't on the old site," yada yada. And out of those new 100 products, one is the new Stax Omegatron!
Voltron Posted March 29, 2011 Report Posted March 29, 2011 Todd is definitely taking orders as Wayne said, and he is also working on our Stax connection. More news when I have it.
ast Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 Todd is definitely taking orders as Wayne said, and he is also working on our Stax connection. More news when I have it. hey Al, count me in if the group buy happens with Todd. Nice to see you here.
Voltron Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 hey Al, count me in if the group buy happens with Todd. Nice to see you here. Sure thing. Hang out and post a little. Plus, all the best meets are planned over here now.
livewire Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 (edited) Check this out. A month or more wait may be involved... http://www.pricejapan.com/front/e_good_info.php?code=1048&category=10 Edited March 30, 2011 by livewire
Voltron Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 But that price is only $3732 according to a Google conversion. Is that right?
blubliss Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 (edited) That's a pretty low price before fees and shipping. Edit: It does say on the top of the website we export based on the lowest price in Japan, which they list in the ad, and that is 349,000 yen. I think that 309,000 price is wrong. Edited March 30, 2011 by blubliss
Voltron Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 That's a pretty low price before fees and shipping. Edit: It does say on the top of the website we export based on the lowest price in Japan, which they list in the ad, and that is 349,000 yen. I think that 309,000 price is wrong. I thought the same.
monsieurguzel Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 (edited) Yeah, I'm also confused about the price....does this mean that they is a sort of pre-order price applied? Also, what if the lowest price goes up / down by the time they ship the headphones? Do they charge you the higher or lower amount? Either way, thats a pretty damn good price! Edited March 30, 2011 by monsieurguzel
blubliss Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 I went through the price quote process and it is $4300 to the US using DHL and paypal. I would rather buy from Todd for a bit more.
Dusty Chalk Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 For EMS, I saw on the e_select_delivery_method_currency page a price of USD 4,120 quoted (it does the conversion for you).
deepak Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 My guess is Kakaku incorrectly listed the price as 309000, and then later updated it to 349000 but PriceJapan hasn't made the relevant adjustment.
blubliss Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 Update: I currently have an offer from a reputable US dealer (2 year warranty advertised). Price: $4500 plus shipping to you (unless you are in Los Angeles or can pick them up here) We would need to commit to buy 8 sets by 6 p.m. EST tomorrow, March 31. (I am guessing the deadline is because they need to place the order so the shipment can get here for the release date) So, this is where the rubber meets the road. I can handle the money transfer, if and only if, 8 people commit to the buy. Who's in?
screaming oranges Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 (edited) I'm in, though, tbh, I would like to give Todd my business provided he could match the price, but word is still not in on that, eh? Also, I go to Nicaragua this Friday and return late on Saturday 9th. I won't be using a pc during my vacationing there, so unless we do it this time, I'm either out of a group buy or hopefully nothing happens till I come back... Edited March 30, 2011 by screaming oranges
monsieurguzel Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 Thanks for the awesome score blubliss. Thats really tempting considering that it's $750 off U.S. dealer price and same price as Japanese dealers. Helps that I'm also in Los Angeles to pick them up! Who's the dealer?
Voltron Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 I have told Todd about the latest development but he just may not be able to do anything too quickly. If he can match or beat the price and is able to arrange it soon, then Andy and I would like to give Todd the sale. Also, if we cannot get all 8 people committed by tomorrow, then we cannot take advantage of the current offer.
monsieurguzel Posted March 30, 2011 Report Posted March 30, 2011 I have told Todd about the latest development but he just may not be able to do anything too quickly. If he can match or beat the price and is able to arrange it soon, then Andy and I would like to give Todd the sale. Also, if we cannot get all 8 people committed by tomorrow, then we cannot take advantage of the current offer. So Todd also has a similar deadline of tomorrow for the pre-order price benefit?
blubliss Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 No, Todd does not have a deadline but he may take awhile. Elusive Disc is the seller.
monsieurguzel Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 I'd be perfectly fine with Elusive Disc...they're one of the bigger Stax sellers in the U.S. so I'm comfortable with that. Count me in! Btw, just noticed Stax has a new pdf for the SR-009..have fun using google translate: http://www.stax.co.jp/Japan/SR009_JP.html
jgazal Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 I'd be perfectly fine with Elusive Disc...they're one of the bigger Stax sellers in the U.S. so I'm comfortable with that. Count me in! Btw, just noticed Stax has a new pdf for the SR-009..have fun using google translate: http://www.stax.co.j...n/SR009_JP.html Gosh, have a look at that stator. State of the art.
monsieurguzel Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 Ok, so here's a little twist on SR-009 pricing. I contacted PriceJapan regarding their current price of 309,800 and it is correct. Here is what their response to me was: "Thanks for inquiry. We are not allowed to disclose the price source of 309800 Yen, sorry. After you pay $1000 deposit, you will be asked to pay the rest when we get your SR-007 (before shipping). Kaneda www.pricejapan.com" I'm guessing that they might be getting it straight from Stax possibly? Anyhow, this brings the shipped price to the US (DHL) to $4,171.
blubliss Posted March 31, 2011 Report Posted March 31, 2011 And then there is about $200 for US Customs, and 3.5% if you use paypal. No way I would ask for them to state a lower price for customs (not sure they would even do this) and forgo insurance. I got killed by customs buying an R10.
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