Who is you go to for top quality vinyl

* she got, not shot got

Shogun.

You wouldn't recommend visiting Osaka? I heard it is a funky city, Japanese style.
I buy very few records, almost all original Japanese pressings. I take a risk on ebay, so far only a few records were a little overgraded. In one case the man who sold it to me said to keep the record and refunded what I paid for it including shipping. Shipping from Japan is expensive, about $15 for registered airmail. This is fine with me.

Inna 
I've never done it , thats a few week wait also correct? 

As for japan , I have not my parents lived in okanowa in the 50s (Airforce)
I just get so nervous with used lp i have had just one after another be atleast one or two ratings below stated . Not always like I've stated  before I am rebuilding what was an extensive lp ,cd collection lost in a fire ( cds just never seem to be replaced anymore) . I just get lp ,which is funny because i went nuts on cd collecting in the early 90s 

Oleschool, regular registered airmail usually takes about 10-14 days from Japan. I never tried economy airmail - this could be weeks. EMS express is usually $20-$25 and takes about 5-7 days in my experience. I don't buy pop music, only jazz and jazz/rock fusion. Often enough Japanese dealers specialize. They may not speak good English but usually understand English well.
I almost stopped buying from Americans, either dealers or not - they always overgrade. No reason for me to buy from Europeans. Bought just a few records from Canadians - was alright except one time.