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Ichiban Kuji Japan Proxy Shopping Guide · How the Draw Works and What to Agree
Can a shopper do Ichiban Kuji for you? How the draw works, A Prize and Last One Prize, what budget and fallback to agree before ordering, and the second-hand alternative if you want a specific prize.
Read article →Japanese Pokémon Card Proxy Shopping Guide · Boxes, Singles, Grading and Scam Checks
How to buy Japanese Pokémon cards through a proxy shopper. Japanese versus English sets, booster boxes and single cards, what to check on box seals and card condition, graded cards and shipping.
Read article →Gundam Gunpla Japan Proxy Shopping Guide · Grades, Limited Kits and Lotteries
How to buy Gundam Gunpla model kits from Japan through a proxy shopper. Compare SD, HG, RG, MG and PG grades, Gundam Base and Premium Bandai exclusives, lottery sales, box condition and shipping.
Read article →Japan Anime Merch Proxy Shopping Guide · Animate, Mandarake, Ichiban Kuji & Jump Shop
Where to buy anime merchandise in Japan and how to get it through a proxy shopper. Compare Animate, Mandarake, Suruga-ya, Jump Shop and Ichiban Kuji, plus store bonuses, pre-orders, box condition and shipping.
Read article →SNKRS Japan + atmos + BILLY's Raffle Guide · How to Proxy Japan Sneakers
Japan sneaker raffles work differently from HK/TW/MY — SNKRS Japan, atmos, BILLY's and KICKS LAB. each run exclusive draws. This guide explains how to enter and how to use a proxy safely.
Read article →Uniqlo and GU Japan-Exclusive Guide · How to Buy What You Can't Get Overseas
Japan Uniqlo and GU stock many lines that never reach Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore or Malaysia — +J, Uniqlo U, UT collabs and GU's J-fashion designer line. This guide covers what to buy, tax-free rules and how to proxy.
Read article →Pokemon Center Japan Proxy Shopping Guide · Exclusives, Lotteries, Stores
How to proxy-shop the 14 Pokemon Center stores in Japan, city-exclusive Pikachu and lottery-only items. Covers Pokemon Center Online limits, store-only releases, Mega Tokyo exclusives and the proxy workflow.
Read article →Tokyo Disney Resort & Disney Store Japan Proxy Shopping Guide
Want Tokyo Disney Resort exclusives — Duffy, LinaBell, popcorn buckets? Guide to Disney Store Japan vs TDR Park merchandise, proxy workflow and entry-fee sharing.
Read article →Ghibli Park Merchandise Proxy Shopping Guide · 5 Areas, Park-Only Items
Ghibli Park opened 2022 in Aichi with 5 areas and 200+ Park-exclusive items. Compares Ghibli Park, Ghibli Museum (Mitaka) and Donguri Republic; proxy workflow for each.
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