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Purchasing from Japan

Greetings all,
    Has anyone purchased an item from Japan? I'm interested in buying the DAC module for an Accuphase integrated and an eBay seller from Japan has a new one for just over half of the US retail. Voltage is not an issue in this case, I have confirmed that. The seller has hundreds of sales with perfect feedback and has quickly answered two questions that I asked. So I feel good about that. Shipping of this small package would be by DHL. VAT and import duties not included but shipping is free. Does anyone know what I can expect for a purchase price of about $1,100?
~Oran
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inna
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I bought a number of records from Japanese but that was $50-$100 purchases. Buying high end equipment is quite different.
gsm18439
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I have purchased both CDs and pairs of 300b tubes from Japan. Items arrive promptly, mostly via EMS. Packing is always excellent. Nothing has ever been broken. 
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oranfoster OP
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Hey, good information. I'm always thankful to have this community to tap into! The eBay seller is iseshima_japan. I went ahead and ordered it. He was quick to follow with a tracking number so I'm optimistic! 
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zephyr24069
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I have purchased many CDs (Japan limited editions or higher-rez pressings than available here), all my Venus Records CDs and SACDs, a lot of other SACDs and more than half of my XRCD, XRCD2 and XRCD24s from Japan as well as Hong Kong. This has almost always been from 2-3 eBay sellers I have a long track record with.  Packaging and service are excellent and I've never had an issue.
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