Buying A Cartridge Direct From Japan

buying used carts is always a very delicate matter. I know that it became very popular in the MM arena. But regarding MC carts from my personal experiences I would be very careful with certain platforms in Japan like
otomon_vintage. Usally the are not operated by Japanese. Having lived in Japan I know the difference and how it works. Japanese are very honest and trustworthy people in general.
I would prefer 2Juki or TopClass Audio (both Hongkong based). I also made good experiences with other sellers in HKK and Australia and also with Joynetcafe in Japan. Hope this helps.

I've received two from 2juki and he is a very professional plus trustworthy person. Would purchase from again. Listening to my RP6 with GT ref sub platter and the AT 33PTG/II and could not be happier with the combo.

Those of you in the USA who purchased from 2juki - did you have to pay import/tariff taxes?

I too bought from 2juki with no problems and no import tariffs.

12-08-13: Dlcockrum
Those of you in the USA who purchased from 2juki - did you have to pay import/tariff taxes?

No.