Brad Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 In this board, we always talk about Hiroshi's great service and it's true he has great service and his prices are the best. But I think he's outdone himself this time. On Thursday, Hiroshi emailed me that he had sent out an order that he's been putting together for me. I expected to see this around Thursday of this week, although I was hoping for Wednesday. However, I received it today and couldn't believe it. How's that for service. Heck, it takes some packages from New York to get to me in that much time. Hiroshi's service can't be beaten, in my view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 The fact that he now takes PayPal is a big plus too. The international money order route was a little cumbersome. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.W. Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 Hiroshi's service can't be beaten, in my view. Told you so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.W. Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 Seriously, I couldn't agree more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with the Golden Arm Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 I've had Hiroshi send things via "Surface" the last two times. Like Brad, they arrived in 'quicker than AIR' time (?). What methods do others prefer and as well do you pay via Yen or US Dollars thru PayPal? I think it worked out better for me last time when I paid Dollars and let him take the conversion hit. PayPal seems a bit like cashing a travelers cheque at The Ritz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted April 5, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 I never thought of paying him in dollars. Somehow letting him take the hit seems a little unfair. When I compared xe.com versus paypal, I was taking an $8 hit. Paypal has you coming and going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chaney Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 Since PayPal can now do the yen thing, doesn't Mr. Tanno ask -- and expect -- that we pay in yen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man with the Golden Arm Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 I did not mean 'hit' so literally. I was just curious as I have paid Yen lately and this time I had a credit so we did it in dollars. When I first ordered a couple years back it was dollars and it seems recently he has asked for the payments in Yen. The difference is something I would like to see. But now you really got me wondering who suffers on the deal and to what extent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 I paid in yen for my last Tanno transaction, PayPal tacked on "their" conversion rate, and the order total was still $39 less than if I'd ordered from, say, Dusty Groove. Does Hiroshi actually offer shipping options? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILLYQ Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 When you pay in yen through Paypal, you are at the mercy of Paypal and whatever rate they are charging that day. When you look online for conversion rates, keep in mind that those rates are for large($250,000) deals in a particular currency.So the rate that you see on any currency converter is not what Paypal will charge you- they'll take that rate and then jack it up a bit. If it is a large purchase that could make a difference in what your final cost is. When you pay in dollars, your cost is fixed. When you pay in yen your final cost will vary depending on when Paypal processes the transaction and what rate they are charging at that time. I bought some discs from Hiroshi recently and was able to pay in $US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 I bought some discs from Hiroshi recently and was able to pay in $US. Did you have to ask Hiroshi if you could pay in U.S. dollars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 (edited) Does Hiroshi actually offer shipping options? I think you've gotta ask..........and if you don't ask for the 'SAL' rate you're wasting money using the regular air mail service. 7-12 days by lower priority air is well worth it in my book. So who's going to start up the 'Do You Now Have An Order Pending With Hiroshi? poll?? Edited April 5, 2004 by Son-of-a-Weizen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 7-12 days by lower priority air is well worth it in my book. I believe this is how my parcel was shipped. (Took ten days.) Overall, no complaints, but it would be nice, I guess, to know what options exist. What is SAL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 It's the economy air rate......instead of shipping it out on a JAL flight or so, they toss it on board the FUJI blimp when its headed over to cover a Raiders game or the Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undergroundagent Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 Pending orders: Bennie Green "Back on the Scene" JRVG Jazztet "Big City Sound" Andrew Hill "Point of Departure" TOCJ Horace Silver "Cape Verdean Blues" TOCJ And I just received: Horace Parlan "Up & Down" JRVG Horace Parlan "Headin' South" TOCJ Horace Silver "Serenade to a Soul Sister" JRVG I love that man!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILLYQ Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 UA, Hiroshi gave me the option of paying in yen or US$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted April 5, 2004 Report Share Posted April 5, 2004 Horace Silver "Serenade to a Soul Sister" JRVG How's that one sound? Nice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacknife Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 Looks like Hiroshi gets a good chunk of business from us organissimoites! He's only given me a total in yen, it would be nice to pay in $ but no biggie. just received Three Sounds - Feelin Good On its way: Jack Wilson - Easterly Winds jrvg Three Sounds - Moods jrvg Kenny Dorham - Trompeta Toccata jrvg Three Sounds - Good Deal tocj Leo Parker - Let Me Tell You Bout It jrvg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 (edited) I have to say that every bit of King or Toshiba vinyl I've received from him has been in absolutely A-1 condition. Recommended and service absolutely first rate! Small package rate (limited to about 4-5 LPs each) usually works out best for shipping of LPs to Europe. Usually they are from Japan to UK within 5 days ! Edited April 6, 2004 by sidewinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undergroundagent Posted April 6, 2004 Report Share Posted April 6, 2004 He'll take your American coin...he always gives me two totals because I tend to pay with paypal balances. Weizy: Get that Silver disc...it's a gem!!!! JRVG is clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Bresnahan Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 On its way: Jack Wilson - Easterly Winds jrvg You'll have to let us know what you think of this one... I did an A/B with my TOCJ CD and the JRVG didn't come out too good. Others have said it was fine. I traded in the JRVG. Absolutely criminal that this session hasn't been reissued here in the states yet. What a great album! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjluke68 Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 I've got him looking for LES BROWN AT THE PALLADIUM vol 1 & 2 on CD Great guy - hope he finds the CD!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster_Ties Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 On its way: Jack Wilson - Easterly Winds jrvg You'll have to let us know what you think of this one... I did an A/B with my TOCJ CD and the JRVG didn't come out too good. Others have said it was fine. I traded in the JRVG. Absolutely criminal that this session hasn't been reissued here in the states yet. What a great album! I've got a hunch this will be a Conn within the next year or two. No inside info, just a hunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 Weizy: Get that Silver disc...it's a gem!!!! JRVG is clear. 'Tis en route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son-of-a-Weizen Posted April 7, 2004 Report Share Posted April 7, 2004 Absolutely criminal that this session hasn't been reissued here in the states yet. What about that 2nd half of 'Back from the Gig'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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