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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 02:20 AM
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How can I get this G-shock Frogman?

Anyone know if there are any domestic retailers or know of any private sellers selling this model Froggie? Model GWF 1000BS-1. It's a JDM product but a number of Japanese retailers will ship to the US.

1) I'd prefer not to wait for it to get here from Japan, 2) If it's fake, I can't go over there and beat the living SH*T out of the seller, 3) I don't want to deal with customs/import tax or hassles.

Option 2 is to buy it from a retailer in Japan. Anyone know the reputable ones?



I've scoured watchuseek and haven't come up with any used ones. Leads appreciated!
 
Old Apr 14, 2012 | 02:25 AM
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White Rabbit Express. It's reputable. They go and get Japan-only items (they're based in Japan) for you and ship it over.

White Rabbit Express - Japan's top personal buying service

I haven't used it but I've heard nothing but good things. Yeah you gotta wait but at least you won't have to worry about it I think.

Past that I'm stumped. That thing looks way rad though.
 
Old Apr 14, 2012 | 02:32 AM
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White Rabbit Express. It's reputable. They go and get Japan-only items (they're based in Japan) for you and ship it over.

White Rabbit Express - Japan's top personal buying service

I haven't used it but I've heard nothing but good things. Yeah you gotta wait but at least you won't have to worry about it I think.

Past that I'm stumped. That thing looks way rad though.
Thanks bro. That would cover the shipping issues. Now does anyone know of the reputable retailers?
 
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If you can't find a dealer, see if you can just inquire about the item itself. There's probably a GShock flagship store that they'll hit up. I think their service works cause they deal with the stuff you can't necessarily get online (like candy and stuff).
 
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If you can't find a dealer, see if you can just inquire about the item itself. There's probably a GShock flagship store that they'll hit up. I think their service works cause they deal with the stuff you can't necessarily get online (like candy and stuff).
They need a specific link
 
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$650 for a G shock?!?
 
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I've seen that second link, Hani. Guess I should also mention that I don't want to get gouged on the price either
First one look promising assuming it isnt fake and shipping isn't astronomical.

And yes TCF, it's hella pricey for a G. But it's not even close to being the most expensive.
 
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I had no idea G shocks could fetch 1k.
 
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I had no idea G shocks could fetch 1k.
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