Import Get Guide by using i-TM4U

　by @mimikkutan

Such doujin stores as Tora no Ana, Akibaoo, D-STAGE,.. can only handle domestic orders within Japan, therefore we have to use forwarding services in order to get doujin products overseas.

I have analyzed i-TM4U to be the best for my purposes, mostly due to their reasonable priced system compared to others.

 

How their system works:

　(In short terms: You'll inform what you want and they will buy/send the items for you.)

・ You'll make a request to i-TM4U, which can contain up to 4 different kind of items of your choise. (possible to order more when member..)
・ You'll receive an invoice of your request and make a payment via PayPal for the products with their commission.
・ i-TM4U agent orders the requested items, and sends you an email as soon as the package has arrived.
・ You'll make a shipping request to i-TM4U, if you wish them to prepare shipment right away.
・ They will send you a second invoice, which contains domestic and international shipping expenses.
・ After payment they will send you your requested items.

(Requirements: age 18+ and PayPal account)

Cost, Commission, Postage

...4999¥ ...... 1000¥, members 500¥
5k...10k ....... 2000¥, members 1000¥
10k + ........... 15%, members 10%

1st Invoice .... Items + Commission *2.5% (PayPal charge)
2nd Invoice ... Domestic Shipping + International Shipping + Handling Costs *2.5% (PayPal charge)

 

Example Cases:

　(using SAL shipping menthod)

1CD: ...
900¥ cd + 1000¥ Commission *2.5% = 1795¥
500¥ Domestic Shipping + 180¥ International Shipping + 300¥ Handling Costs *2.5% = 1005¥
= 2800¥ / 26e / 34$

4CDs: ...
3000¥ cds + 1000¥ Commission *2.5% = 4100¥
500¥ Domestic Shipping + 480¥ International Shipping + 300¥ Handling Costs *2.5% = 1310¥
= 5410¥ / 50e / 66$
= 1CD = 12.5e / 16.5$

Shipping rates:　EMS　Airmail　SAL　comparison