Match the pressing and condition
A title alone is not enough to compare records. Record catalogue number, pressing, format, sleeve condition and the seller’s grading explanation. An obi, insert or original sleeve may affect value. A low-priced record with a damaged sleeve is not equivalent to a clean local copy.
Worked decision
Assume ¥4,500 for a record and ¥4,000 for combined proxy, packing and transport. The ¥8,500 subtotal leaves little room for import charges if a comparable local copy is ¥9,000 at the same illustrative conversion.
Request suitable packing
- Ask for a rigid record mailer and protection against movement.
- Check whether the seller has play-tested it; photographs cannot reveal every playback defect.
- For several records, request packed weight and dimensions rather than multiplying bare-disc weight.
Use the estimate to decide what to verify next
Start with the actual listing price, marketplace and destination. Add the known seller delivery charge and compare a local offer with equivalent condition and accessories. Replace packing assumptions with warehouse measurements when available. If a cost is excluded, the remaining budget is not guaranteed savings; use it to decide whether a quote or further condition evidence is worth obtaining.
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This guide explains published information and illustrative calculations. It does not claim hands-on testing or a customs ruling. Source terms can change; check the linked provider or authority for the purchase and shipping date. The update date records this editorial revision, not automatic live verification of every rate.
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