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« on: November 06, 2005, 03:06:39 pm »
Price of the zaurus on www.directfromjapan.net look like interesting because:

- Paypal fee in free for customer
- Shipping cost in not expensive
- Answer quickly to ALL e-mail
« Last Edit: November 06, 2005, 03:07:25 pm by loloc »
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« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2005, 07:53:57 am »
worth adding to the wiki!
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« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2005, 08:21:10 am »
It is also in French with no option for English

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« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2005, 08:50:34 am »
Just so things are clear: I believe Loloc is the owner of DirectFromJapan.net. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2005, 09:45:52 am »
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true, but since it only quotes model numbers and pricing, it's not too hard to guess what's going on.

the issue of guarantees is another matter.
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« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2006, 12:08:38 pm »
Cagilaba, You get that from his grammar?

My Grammar sucks, Doesn;t mean I own a company  (Although I do. . ) Wait a second. . .

Maybe you're onto something! Has anyone ever seen what ol' PuppetMaster Gatesy's grammar is like?
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« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2006, 04:49:02 am »
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Errr... no, it doesn't have anything to do with his grammar. Loloc (Loic Acher) participates actively in French PDA forums. Just do a search for loloc directfromjapan in Google. I have bought from him but got the impression that it was a pretty small-time operation (i.e. one person). So I was slightly worried about how warranty support would work out... luckily I haven't had to deal with that yet!

I think full disclosure is kind of important in a forum like this -- if you're advertising your business, make it clear who you are and don't post as if you've just "discovered" a wonderful new supplier.  
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« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2006, 11:45:31 am »
So, what is the verdict, grammar or no
Is Direct from Japan a good place to buy your Z from?
Anyone acctualy used the place?
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« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2006, 07:26:55 am »
I just bought a Zaurus from them yesterday. I've send 3 e-mails already, none answered. I guess "quick" answer is a bit faster than that. I will write my experience if/when I get the pda.

<edit> I've just received mail that my order will be shipped in 24/48 hours.

Kind regards,
Raul
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« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2006, 01:39:32 pm »
It's been more than 72h and I don't have any answer to e-mail. I don't know if my Zaurus was shipped or not. It's not really nice. You don't usually buy something for more than 600$ and want to ask yourself if it's send to you or not.
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« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2006, 01:59:30 pm »
Cagilaba,

If it is true, good work in clarifying loloc's role with this company.

Raul,

good luck.  I hope that this is legit.

I don't think any business should be added to the wiki until many people have used it with decent reliability.  shirtpocket is an example that even established companies can go bad.
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« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2006, 02:13:57 pm »
I'm not saying it's not legit. I'm just worried.
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« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2006, 03:58:54 pm »
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How did you pay? paypal, credit card or bank transfer/cash?
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« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2006, 04:16:25 pm »
Paypal.
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« Reply #14 on: March 03, 2006, 10:12:09 pm »
I wouldn't panic just yet.  When I bought mine from pricejapan there was a "transaction complete" sort of notification.... then a wait of a few days.  Wondering where your Z is can drive you nuts, but it doesn't mean the transaction is bad.
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