Buying Ayu Singles?

[haley]

No only am I interested in collecting Ayu stuff, but I am selling some merchandise I no longer want and have no idea how to price it. I've done some research on what good condition Ayu CD singles and merchandise cost, but haven't really found a steady price range. I've seen singles anywhere from $1.00 to $25. Thus, I wanted to take a little poll to see what you guys thought. If anyone has advice on buying Ayu stuff, let me know. I'd greatly appreciate it...

Poll #631 How Much Would YOU Pay?

Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 5

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How much would you pay for a used (good condition) Ayu album?

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$0-$5
0 (0.0%)

$6-$10
1 (20.0%)

$11-$15
1 (20.0%)

$16-$20
3 (60.0%)

$20+
0 (0.0%)

How much would you pay for a used (good condition) Ayu single?

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$0-$5
1 (20.0%)

$6-$10
3 (60.0%)

$11-$15
1 (20.0%)

$16-$20
0 (0.0%)

$20+
0 (0.0%)

How much would you pay for a used (good condition) Ayu CD/DVD set?

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$5-$10
0 (0.0%)

$11-$15
0 (0.0%)

$16-$20
0 (0.0%)

$21-$25
4 (80.0%)

$25+
1 (20.0%)

Where do you buy your Ayu merchandise/music?

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eBay/Half.com
2 (40.0%)

Amazon.com
0 (0.0%)

YesAsia
3 (60.0%)

CDJapan
2 (40.0%)

Other
2 (40.0%)

If you said "Other" for the last question, please specify. :) Thanks!

Comments

[motorway065]

Most of my j-pop CD purchases are from CDJapan, HMV Japan, and Amazon.co.jp, usually in that order. HMV tends to have first presses in stock longer than CDJ and the shipping is cheaper, but that's because they usually just stick their stuff in the padded EMS envelope. Amazon's packaging is kind of notorious...I've had a few cracked CD cases from them.

For used, I like to look on Yahoo Japan Auctions for sets and stuff. Since I'm outside Japan, though, I have to use a deputy service, and the fees can add up pretty quickly.

Otokichi is also a good place for used CDs at good prices: http://www.otokichi.com/main/newotokichien/engtop.htm

I almost never use eBay. It doesn't seem as popular as it used to be, and most of the people who are still there are either (a) selling CDs from Taiwan, or (b) scammers. I know where to go if I'm in the mood for Sorny PSP games strangely developed by Ninten-do, though.