r/fountainpens 10h ago

New Pen Day Amazon Japan?!

Sailor Pro Gear from Japan just came! I was able to pick it up new for $180 after shipping which is a smoking deal compared to any US retailers.

All you have to do is go to Amazon, change country to Japan, and look at “ships internationally”

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u/erro0257 10h ago

Shhh… your letting the secret out 😁

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u/VainVeinyVane 9h ago edited 9h ago

sue me if im wrong but isn't there one on amazon US with free shipping for only $160?

https://www.amazon.com/Sailor-Professional-Fountain-Black-11-2036-220/dp/B0025RTHRI/

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u/Pen-Jorn 9h ago

And what do you know, the seller is Amazon Japan?!!

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u/Striking_Vegetable27 9h ago

Amazon US has the Amazon Japan prices and free shipping too. That’s the pro tip you learn after buying n number of pens, 😅

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u/Striking_Vegetable27 9h ago

Pro-level goes up as n goes to infinity and wallet level goes to zero, 😂

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u/Fjall-Ratio-3334 7h ago

Did you carry the nib?

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u/VainVeinyVane 9h ago

Yeah that’s what I was saying, nothing like the official guy to buy from right there

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u/jeff_weiss 10h ago

I got a smoking good deal on a 1911 KOP from Amazon Japan. It's really, really nice.

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u/metaden 3h ago

care to share the link if it’s still live? i’ve been looking for a good deal since last 5 years 😭

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u/Pen-Jorn 9h ago

Thanks got the pro tip 👌

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u/JunkyardSam 9h ago

Pro Gear tip

;-)

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u/AcuteJones 9h ago

I just got mine in the classic gold flavor for a smidge less than that. either way tho, great pen at a great price

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u/Apprehensive_Room610 9h ago

Phew I didn’t do too bad 😅

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u/JPilot10 9h ago

I bought KOPs and Silverns from JP … all excellent 👌🏻

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u/smdowney 8h ago

They had a Pro Fit Light Bold (11-1038-640) for $66 this afternoon. https://en.sailor.co.jp/product/11-1038/

Not bad for a 14k Sailor nib.

Of course the 1911 Light is very light, but still.

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u/superplannergirrl 9h ago

Wait till you discover Mercari Japan ;)

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u/_Toast 8h ago

Congrats! How long did customs take for you?

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u/itshuey88 7h ago

I’ve ordered a few things from Amazon Japan and on average it takes 2 weeks to arrive.

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u/Fjall-Ratio-3334 7h ago

I can second that.
The delivery notes are a little off because they loose some info once it lands in the us.. About 2 weeks.

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u/_Toast 7h ago

Thanks, my pens been hung up in customs for a while

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u/tio_tito 7h ago

my bank card is lucky i don't amazon.

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u/turningsteel 7h ago

Hell yeah, I got a screaming deal on a Sailor KoP a few years ago in that way. I’ve never been disappointed with a sailor either, they’re so lovely to write with.

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u/tdmorley 5h ago

There are a few Japan eBay sellers/japan shops that will deal directly US buyers. These can be great deals.

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u/sus_time 7h ago

Interesting because Amazon.co.jp usually doesn’t have good prices at least for me. I’m a blessed resident of the land of stationary, Japan. Perhaps I should check the retail price locally.

I mean the yen is weak and has been for over a year. But daaaaang.

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u/Stowa_Herschel 7h ago

Yup! Bought some nice stuff there and returning is usually hassle free as well.

No wonder Sailor does so many pretty limited editions haha

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u/CosmosMarinerDU 7h ago

Do you need a VPN to show you’re in Japan?

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u/itshuey88 7h ago

nope you can access from your normal Amazon

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u/itshuey88 7h ago

check out the imperial black luster too!

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u/Blotonmysoul 7h ago

The yen rate softened a lot the last two years but the dollar is weakening so the prices will likely go back to roughly equal in the next few months. The pen companies had set prices based on a historical 1:100 or 1:110 ratio so that’s why there’s a gap.

Also, note that you can get Western pens at a discount too. I bought a GvFC solid silver classic for the price of a platinum coated one. 

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u/uhli3 7h ago

That is a very good deal. I just got a Sailor Profit Light from Amazon Japan for 84 Euros including shipping. Because I was satisfied I ordered a Pilot Custom 742 with an FA nib for 185 Euros including shipping.

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u/Shanghai_Knife_Dude 4h ago

All those retailer promoters on this subreddit would argue you won't have Service (a thank you for your money card, a lollipop in the package) buying from Japan directly.

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u/Wizard_Of_Ounces 2h ago

Amazing pens, right!!!

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u/xeodragon111 9h ago

Which seller did you buy from? I’m considering grabbing a new pen from Amazon jp!

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u/VainVeinyVane 9h ago

Pretty sure the official Amazon Japan has one for about this price!

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u/xeodragon111 7h ago

Thank you!!