Batman Begins (Blu-ray SteelBook) (Amazon Exclusive) [Japan]

[urbeenjammin]

Release Date: March 9th, 2012
Price: ￥ 2,554
Buy Link: Batman Begins

Here's the Amazon JP SteelBook page showing a few more titles with inside art

 

[ash333]

Problem is Ash that US customs or the carrier upon inspection to the US sees more than 1 copy and they state those extra copies are for resale.

Actual duty will not run you that much, if you get charged, it'll likely be more to pay for the customs clearing charge from the carrier.

We don't pay anything near what folks in Germany or UK pay.

For sure we don't pay the kind of duty our friends in Europe do. And like you said, when the US customs officer sees multiple copies of the same thing, they will automatically assume resale. However in my experience buying from Asia, most email orders seem to adhere to the $800 personal exemption pretty close. I had purchased multiple copies of the same item (Angry Birds stuffed toys anyone?) for my daughters and their friends long before they were available here. I think the fact that these items were sent to a residence could be the other exemption factor. Just watch, I have probably jinxed my good favor with the US CBP and they are going to storm my house soon

Although we in the US don't get many steelbook releases, we are privileged to buy these items overseas with minimal taxation

 

[Pieter V]

I believe there is an $800 personal exemption (not sure if per import or per 30 days) and then it is 3% of the next $1000 unless the item is protected under the various agreements and trade programs. Someone with more extensive knowledge of US tax and business laws should chime in

800 dollars on purchases via the Internet? Just wow.

Here in The Netherlands everything above 28 dollars is the limit.

 

[digitalbabe]

Customs are also assessed based on the category of item (Harmonized Tariff Schedule), so it may not be the same for all items...FYI.

 

[ash333]

Customs are also assessed based on the category of item (Harmonized Tariff Schedule), so it may not be the same for all items...FYI.

Dang it, I can never remember that harmonized schedule Thanks DB!

 

[digitalbabe]

No prob-crazy how many categorizations there are, too. But, hopefully no one runs into big dramas with customs for Steelies.

 

[Soundwave GI]

What kind of a hand do you need? Can't you order from Japan or do you need someone to walk you through ordering on the website?

What I mean is that based on what someone wrote here earlier, it would be cheaper for customs if someone from Japan sent them out as a gift. As for myself, Mongo pretty well good at in navigation the intarwebs, ty.

 

[apsmith21]

What I mean is that based on what someone wrote here earlier, it would be cheaper for customs if someone from Japan sent them out as a gift.

It won't be cheaper for you since you live in the US, but it probably would be for a UK member or German member.

 

[Colombianlove41]

Anyone want to fly to Japan with me?


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[Ross]

Anyone want to fly to Japan with me?


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Dont suppose your paying ?

 

[digitalbabe]

Ross, LOL

 

[ash333]

Anyone want to fly to Japan with me?


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I bet the tech district in Tokyo will be loaded up with these babies on release day. It might not be a bad idea to fly there, pick up a few "deals," come back, wait a week for the uptick and recover the cost of your flight, maybe twice over!

 

[ash333]

Bad News - Release Delayed

Just got some bad news - this wave of steels are delayed until March 2012...

 

[thedonguillermo79]

Can anyone help me?? I just received this email from amazon.jp and I don't understand what it's saying but I have a bad feeling they changed the release date or they are out of stock.
Amazon.co.jpをご利用いただき、ありがとうございます。

誠に申し訳ございませんが、以下のご注文商品について、メーカーより発売日変更の連絡があり、現時点で発売日は3月9日を予定しております。 そのため、当初のお届け予定日に商品をお届けすることができませんのでご了承ください。

【Amazon.co.jp限定】バットマン ビギンズ ブルーレイ スチールブック仕様（完全数量限定） [Blu-ray](ASIN:B005WP9LHG)

商品は入荷されしだい発送いたしますが、発送の手続きにお時間がかかる場合がございますので、ご了承ください。発送の際にはEメールでご連絡いたしますので、恐れ入りますが、お届けまでいましばらくお待ちくださいますようお願いいたします。

なお、現在、商品詳細ページの発売日を12月21日から3月9日に登録を修正中です。一部反映が遅れている商品があることご了承をお願いいたします。

このEメールアドレスは配信専用です。ご不明な点は、下記のURLからカスタマーサービスまでお問い合わせください。

 

[friedricetogo]

You can't be serious ash....

Nvm, I just saw the email as well Wish i hadn't...

 

[ash333]

Can anyone help me?? I just received this email from amazon.jp and I don't understand what it's saying but I have a bad feeling they changed the release date or they are out of stock.
Amazon.co.jpをご利用いただき、ありがとうございます。

誠に申し訳ございませんが、以下のご注文商品について、メーカーより発売日変更の連絡があり、現時点で発売日は3月9日を予定しております。 そのため、当初のお届け予定日に商品をお届けすることができませんのでご了承ください。

【Amazon.co.jp限定】バットマン ビギンズ ブルーレイ スチールブック仕様（完全数量限定） [Blu-ray](ASIN:B005WP9LHG)

商品は入荷されしだい発送いたしますが、発送の手続きにお時間がかかる場合がございますので、ご了承ください。発送の際にはEメールでご連絡いたしますので、恐れ入りますが、お届けまでいましばらくお待ちくださいますようお願いいたします。

なお、現在、商品詳細ページの発売日を12月21日から3月9日に登録を修正中です。一部反映が遅れている商品があることご了承をお願いいたします。

このEメールアドレスは配信専用です。ご不明な点は、下記のURLからカスタマーサービスまでお問い合わせください。

See my post - bad day. My contacts at Amazon US are just as surprised. They are trying to find out what is going on...

---------- Post added at 07:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:34 PM ----------

You can't be serious ash....

I am very serious. This is not unexpected due to the continuing surge in demand for these steels especially from that huge market to the west of Japan. I suspect, maybe Wreck can find out more, that they are increasing their production print run. Remember, running out of stock on release day is not looked upon very well in the Far East and Amazon does not want to be seen in that light.

 

[thedonguillermo79]

I just sent an email to amazon.jp and I'm waiting for their response. Well I can deal with the delay but as long as I get my copies of what I ordered. When I received the email I felt like I was punched in the gut. but let's wait and see what happens:movie:
:sniper:jp:shoot:

 

[bluraysteel]

I just got the same email too. Whole 10 titles postpone till March release.
look on the bright side, less money to spend during Christmas. Almost broke now.

 

[Jason Bourne]

Yup release date just got changed to March 2012!!! Oh well. As long as I get my 6 that I ordered at that time I can live with it.

 

[CollectorEmtee]

Just reading the emails too....bummer :tear:

 

[PHD]

It looks like they are moving the shipment date to March 9