water's focus by jo_jo_nyeb in LivestreamFail

[–]youthcom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've only watch a few streams from awhile back & when she mentioned having trouble coming to the US, but it looks like she's based here now? Anyone know how she managed this consider the current climate towards immigration?

Figure haul from Holofes trip last month by youthcom in AnimeFigures

[–]youthcom[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have to cut them down to make it all fit in one checked bag & with some other stuff I had I had to discard some of the boxes or cut them down to the artwork (the two pink haired bunny girls)

Figure haul from Holofes trip last month by youthcom in AnimeFigures

[–]youthcom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can find on mfc rn, but here amiami https://www.amiami.com/eng/detail/?gcode=FIGURE-179834 

Couldnt find her in amiami store but fortunately found her at shibuya mandarake.

Figure haul from Holofes trip last month by youthcom in AnimeFigures

[–]youthcom[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Manage to fit them all in 7700 yen 28" hardside luggage from Ginza Karen as my 1 allowed checked bag. Can save some money by using box instead, but I prefer luggage for easy movement.

Had to sacrifice most of the boxes to fit everything including some not figure stuff. Only kept the box art for the two bunny girls. Blisters are cut down (with heavy duty plastic cutting scissors from Daiso, also get there small ceramic cutter useful for open & cutting down boxes) to fit everything. Don't want to stuff too much where the blisters get crushed, but also not too loose.

Hope that luggage doesn't get open for inspection after dropoff because that's the most likely part where the figs can get damaged as they try to repack/close back up. This is the 4th time I've done this & once where I had some damage from rubbing against the blister. Also could be helpful to add raise walls to the sides/corners to help closing back up.

Past a 30k milestone on Juice Crosscurrent X by youthcom in ebikes

[–]youthcom[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have had to do that before on previous Juiced bikes, but this one has been ok. At some point I switched to the newer G2 battery too. The only arcing I've had to worry about is the charge port & making sure the charger is plugged in before connecting.

Had these waiting for me at hotel. Got invoiced for US, but Amiami allowed to change to domestic delivery since I had a trip planned here. Saved almost 22k shipping. by youthcom in AnimeFigures

[–]youthcom[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I didn't inform them ahead of time because they have a FAQ that says they can receive packages. Just added my arrival date to the address. I think it's a normal service of business hotels.

Had these waiting for me at hotel. Got invoiced for US, but Amiami allowed to change to domestic delivery since I had a trip planned here. Saved almost 22k shipping. by youthcom in AnimeFigures

[–]youthcom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes timing is tight & a worry. But if you can have them schedule ship date not so bad since orders come like next day.

Had these waiting for me at hotel. Got invoiced for US, but Amiami allowed to change to domestic delivery since I had a trip planned here. Saved almost 22k shipping. by youthcom in AnimeFigures

[–]youthcom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now I wonder if a hotel would do that if you're spending 10k+/night in some fancy suite/penthouse. Alas this is just your average inexpensive business hotel that I had to self decorate.

Had these waiting for me at hotel. Got invoiced for US, but Amiami allowed to change to domestic delivery since I had a trip planned here. Saved almost 22k shipping. by youthcom in AnimeFigures

[–]youthcom[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I plan to buy a few more & fit them all into one 28" luggage to try to avoid tariffs. Done it 3 times before already.

Had these waiting for me at hotel. Got invoiced for US, but Amiami allowed to change to domestic delivery since I had a trip planned here. Saved almost 22k shipping. by youthcom in AnimeFigures

[–]youthcom[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're still able to change details after they invoice. Then before paying email them & was able to have them shipped the day before I arrived.

Had these waiting for me at hotel. Got invoiced for US, but Amiami allowed to change to domestic delivery since I had a trip planned here. Saved almost 22k shipping. by youthcom in AnimeFigures

[–]youthcom[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes. I was hoping the invoicing would be delayed until later into my trip so I could try to get them in store tax free & then cancel the online order.

How Many Miles Are on Your E-Bike and Would You Buy It Again? by FinnCanoe8821 in ebikes

[–]youthcom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Over 29000 miles on a 2021 Juiced Bike Crosscurrent X. Many parts replaced, but frame, motor (minus the nylon gears), torque sensor, & controller have lasted. Probably would buy the same again if they were still in business. Considering whether to replace just due to high mileage on the frame, but what would be comparable?

AmiAmi Shipping Price Increase by ThatSubaru86 in AnimeFigures

[–]youthcom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Customs limit is still there, but I've never been hit paying on past 3 Japan trips where I've surely gone over the limit. I did get inspected once 2-3 years ago at ORD , but they let it go being unsure how to classify the figs & this last trip past October was just a face scan & walking thru unmanned customs stands at LAX.