Official Bape Thread

[nyape]

pondon is a reseller so not exactly "official." There are several authorized Bape retailers listed in the BapeTalk link.

What are you confused about? I can walk you through step by step. Don't be intimidated by the length of that guide. The process is so easy, you'll smack yourself for even considering buying any where but Japan again.

 

[waddupdoe]

pondon is a reseller so not exactly "official." There are several authorized Bape retailers listed in the BapeTalk link.

What are you confused about? I can walk you through step by step. Don't be intimidated by the length of that guide. The process is so easy, you'll smack yourself for even considering buying any where but Japan again.

Pm'd u bro

 

[Pastelle]

how much do you guys think a pair of the Batman bapestas from the marvel pack is worth in pretty good condition?

 

[kevinnxu]

legit check on the navy camo sleeve hoodie

 

[mrrolex]

SPE seems to not work for me... tells me to "fit the image below"

 

[alp]

how much do you guys think a pair of the Batman bapestas from the marvel pack is worth in pretty good condition?

my guess would be around 2-300.

 

[mrrolex]

anyone have any recent pick ups

 

[mrsnkr]

Anybody gonna pick up the Shark hoodie anniversary gear? The hoodie that just released retails for like 600 USD, god damn!

 

[nyape]

It was $370 in Japan.

Yet another reason never to buy from us.bape

 

[oookillem]

It was $370 in Japan.

Yet another reason never to buy from us.bape

How would I go about buying from bape.JP without using a middle man?

Would they ship to my US address with US billing if I were to use a VPN?

 

[nyape]

Not possible.

 

[alp]

It was $370 in Japan.

Yet another reason never to buy from us.bape

damn they tax that much on products in the US?

 

[mrsnkr]

The mark ups on BAPE stuff in the US is pretty ridiculous.

 

[oookillem]

 
Not possible.

Damn.

How then?

 

[nyape]

I imagine the absurd prices are due to the high rent for the NYC store and not import taxes. I remember when tees were $68, sharks $300 and sneakers $190..

There was concern back in 2011 when it was revealed they hadn't renewed the lease and the store would be closing. This of course was just a rumor, but looking back, it wouldn't have been so bad. I would rather the shop had closed, prices dropped due to no overhead and their small corporate office continue to maintain the webstore. Unfortunately this wasn't the case and prices have continued to climb annually.

 

[nyape]

 
Damn.

How then?

Everything here - How To: Buying from Japan Auctions and Shopping Websites

 

[oookillem]

 
Everything here - How To: Buying from Japan Auctions and Shopping Websites

Repped and bookmarked.

Thank you! 

 

[mrrolex]

Shipping is a ***** tho 

 

[nyape]

fyi, yen value is very low right now. This is an excellent time to buy things from Japan, or at least give it a try.

Prices for the Bape Japan webstore:

T-Shirts = $56
Camo Hoodies = $215
Shark Hoodies = $252
Jackets <$400

 
Shipping is a ***** tho 

Not really. EMS shipping is pretty affordable and starts at 1,200 yen. Delivery within three days.

 

[mrrolex]

So... I lost the bid and they keep my charge 1?? View media item 1252141

 

[nyape]

I just checked the link. You won the auction. FJBIDDER is one of FromJapan's accounts and they were the only bidder.

Your Charge 1 payment was more than what the auction ended at, and they sent you a partial refund for the difference.

Hence "3. the price paid for your item is cheaper than what was paid for in your Charge 1 form."

And just to clear the air, FromJapan will NEVER keep your money if you lose the bid or an item is sold out. A refund is just two or three clicks away.

 

[thekidchuck]

^^^ I can second that FROMJAPAN is legit. I've bidded on several items and lost before and my money was refunded promptly.

 

[nyape]

FromJapan offering a 5% discount on all orders placed from Nov. 10-12.

 

[mrrolex]

Just paid something a few minutes ago, not sure if the charge 1 received the discount

and if i'm purchasing something from the Japan Bape shop, will the measurements be the same as US? 

 

[nyape]

The discount would have applied automatically for shopping orders. If you're paying for an auction, it will be refunded via FromJapan points once it's been shipped to you.

And yes, sizing is the same. The Japan webstore has measurements for everything.