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Import Duties & Taxes

The handling of import duties and taxes depends on the destination country:

United States Customers
We ship with DDP (Delivered Duty Paid).
Import duties and customs taxes are covered by us, so there will be no extra charges upon delivery.
However, in some states, Sales Tax may apply according to state law.
This tax is collected automatically by eBay at checkout and cannot be waived by the seller.
European Customers
According to eBay?s policy, VAT will be charged at checkout in addition to the item price and shipping cost.
This VAT must be paid by the buyer under each country?s law.
Other Countries
Import duties and taxes are the buyer?s responsibility, according to local customs regulations.
Please check with your customs office for details before purchase.

Item Description

In recent years, cassette tapes have once again been attracting attention. Not only veteran audio fans who remember the heyday of cassette tapes, but also younger generations are taking an interest in them as a “unique medium.” This may not simply be because they are unusual; perhaps the distinctive sound of cassette tapes, which in some ways feels even more analog than vinyl records, is what attracts users.

This book introduces almost all of the cassette tapes released in Japan from 1971 to 1993, a period that can be considered the heyday of cassette tapes. It covers their release years and product lineups, and for major products, it also presents package designs and other details.

With an overwhelming amount of content and reference material, as well as as many interviews as possible with former employees of manufacturers and former members of the Magnetic Tape Industry Association, this book aims to be the definitive volume on Japanese-made cassette tapes, which once reached the pinnacle of the global market.

All items are shipped from Japan.
Please carefully review the photos and descriptions before purchase, and proceed only if you fully understand the details.

Remote Area Shipping

Some carriers (such as UPS or DHL) may designate certain locations as remote areas.
In such cases, an additional shipping fee may apply. We will contact you if this affects your order.

Shipping Method

We ship via DHL, FedEx, UPS, or Japan Post.
For security reasons, we only ship to the address registered on your eBay account.
Shipping costs are already included in the item price.

Packaging

All items are carefully packed to ensure safe delivery.
We use sturdy boxes and protective materials to prevent damage during transit.

Return Policy

Returns are accepted within 60 days of delivery.
If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact us before opening a return request.
We will do our best to resolve any issues promptly.

For Electronic Devices

Voltage: 100V
Plug Type: A
FM Radio: 70?90 MHz
Games & software: Japanese version
DVD Region: 2
Blu-ray Region: A

Please check compatibility in your country before purchasing.

Items with Lithium-ion Batteries

Some countries restrict international shipping of items containing lithium-ion batteries.
If this applies, we will contact you to arrange one of the following:

Ship the item with the battery removed
Use DHL or FedEx with an additional shipping cost

Thank you for your understanding.