ZengarZanvolt Posts
Shashin wrote...
Yeah, they pretty much do that to cover their ass, i think. Though the actual item may be unused, they're technically the first(or later)owner and there may be damage/scratches on the bag. So while the actual item is fine, the state as a whole could be described as used. That's why I very rarely pay attention to the listed status and focus on the item's description.I think we know most of the time that used simply means they opened to check the item, which is what happens most of the time. Those items declared as used in the description is what we look for anyway.
And Japanese people are particular with used items, as most used dakis have very low bid/buy now prices.
And are there any more YJA links for that blond queen? Can't seem to find it anywhere.
Kobun_SLF wrote...
ZengarZanvolt wrote...
Kobun_SLF wrote...
Aww, damn! Looks like I just missed the reservation window on this one:
(image is hyperlinked)
If anyone knows of or finds an online retailer selling one please give me a shout. :)
Yah, this is awesome, who made this anyway?
Don't know who made it per se, but it is a special mail-order (and I think that they offered this one through online order as well) cover from Core Magazine's Comic Megastore Magazine (H-manga). Similar to one they offered a while back, which I just snagged through SMJ:

I've had my eyes on her for a long while and up until I found it a few days ago, completely forgot about her. Luckily I managed to snag it on the cheap (only 11K with the art book). Then, as Shashin pointed out, a couple others surfaced. Go figure. ;)
Anyhow, the cover in question appears to be #006, whereas the cover I just got is #003. So I'm assuming they offer a new one either annually or biannually.
Damn, I saw the blonde on Mandarake but someone bought it before I saw it.>_>
What do I search to get results for the blonde on YJA?
willowywicca wrote...
Shashin wrote...
Haha, nice. And I should rephrase that as "doesn't like some proxies." I guess there's an option the seller can select to protect from automated bidding, which knocks out sites like SMJ from bidding on any of their items. I'm pretty sure he's one of the sellers that does that, but I can't say for sure.Edit: For 10k yen, that's pretty weak. I'm all for them trying to introduce 3D to dakimakura covers (there was a doujin circle one with 3D boobs a few weeks back), this seems a bit weak. With no sample shots of the actual ass (that I can see), and the fact that they're not showing the other side is pretty lame. One sided cover (as far as I can tell) for 10k? D:
There was a post on Dengeki G's blog (least I think that's where it was) with some more detailed pics of the ass, but I can't seem to find it now. This photo is the best I can find, it's pretty terrible quality, but you can atleast tell there's quite a lot of "body" to her ass http://userdisk.webry.biglobe.ne.jp/013/282/71/N000/000/017/132792470478813121172_b-12-1-30-204.jpg
Edit: Ah here it was http://gs.dengeki.com/blog/2012/01/post_61.html#more
Hmm that Urotan cover from Hobbystock is quite tempting, and I feel like I should get the reissue of the Sonico one too since I'd already be ordering from hobbystock if I get Urotan's ;<
I wanted to get the dengeki mag for the boobs but I saw the price tag of 148 bucks here and I totally gave up on it because it's made of a lousy material plus only 1 sided.
The Urotan daki is very nice, I got the very first release which was on a material similar to what Cospa uses for their smooth knit.
BTW, has Yokkota notified you about the Carnelian daki? It seems even Mandarake has it on sale already.>_
gbatemper wrote...
Trying to negotiate this guy off a dakimakura that is open but not used. Damn guy charges 18000 yen for it, rejected my offers. I'll probably buy it anyways since theirs no where else to buy it. Too bad all the Yui Dakimakura's are in the 500$ zone and is pretty much impossible to get anywhere else then yja.
Well, you shouldn't be surprised, especially if it's rare by now.
At least it's still below the 20k range.
Shashin wrote...
alamarco wrote...
Hey guys, got a quick question. I plan on getting that Rias from Evening Call that just went up, but I also plan on getting her near the end since the proxy I use requires upfront payment (or hoping that they add PayPal before then). I know that these pre-orders have a start to end date, but is there also a hard number that they take? For example, if the hard number is reached they'll stop taking pre-orders before the end date?Reason I ask is I don't want to wait too long on Rias if there's a chance she'll end before the end date.
I don't believe there is a cap, since they're generally made order. Sometimes they'll even have a few extra in stock once they get them in.
And on the subject of Evening Call, I just sent them a message a bit ago asking if they'd have Paypal set up by the 2/27 preorder deadline. I'll let you guys know if/when I hear back from them.
Any thoughts on Rias and Lili now that they are colored?
gbatemper wrote...
Shashin wrote...
The one with the epic ass did get a Taiwanese release too, I'm pretty sure. I remember vaguely reading something about it, and there was a sudden influx of legit looking covers on YJA at a fairly reasonable price. And yeah, that's the one we were talking about. I guess I could have just checked the dakimakura blog to see what material it was supposed to be, but going off memory I was pretty sure it was Smooth Knit. So instead of doing that, I just pulled out my copy and it read Polyester 100%, which could be Smooth Knit and a few other types too.
On another note, I was wrong about my guess of the newest batch of Evening Call covers going up after the current batch closed; they're available for preorder now and are open til April. Still, doubt many of us will jump on it until they introduce Paypal... the promise of no proxy fees is too good to pass up. :3
Yeah, I'm pretty sure. The auction was clearly a officially released Taiwanese one, all sealed and a good seller rating. It also had a epic ass, (The dakimakura on the left) It was detailed as "Tricot Touch ". Origin: Taiwan
I'm confused now though. Did I buy a really legit looking bootleg?
Here's what it said, and a pic.
Spoiler:
Evening Call covers seem nice.
You'll be surprised, the Taiwan official release was really cheap. 2 and a half years back, I bought it at anime merchandise retailer for 100 bucks and it came with a free pillow with it.
alamarco wrote...
Hey guys, got a quick question. I plan on getting that Rias from Evening Call that just went up, but I also plan on getting her near the end since the proxy I use requires upfront payment (or hoping that they add PayPal before then). I know that these pre-orders have a start to end date, but is there also a hard number that they take? For example, if the hard number is reached they'll stop taking pre-orders before the end date?Reason I ask is I don't want to wait too long on Rias if there's a chance she'll end before the end date.
It really depends which proxy you go with, Yokotta is cheaper but requires you to pay upfront before the buy the item for you.
SMJ is a bit pricier BUT, they will get for you the item first prior to payment and you get 2 weeks to pay it off AFTER they sent you the invoice.
You'll be pretty save if you get with either proxy at the start of April(Which is a Thursday).
And Evening Call produces by Orders received, it's not printed printed beforehand.(It pretty much applies to most circles in general as well)
willowywicca wrote...
The C.C. cover (assuming you mean this one) was released by Movic and is a smooth knit. I'm not sure if there was a taiwan release of a different material or not though.The one on the right is released in Taiwan.

gbatemper wrote...
I sometimes use proxies despite having a place in Japan, as even though my relatives will say "No problem" being Japanese and courtesy, I don't really want to send stuff to their address often.
Just ordered a Damamuko 2wt dakimakura. I should get it by the 20th.

Just wondering where did you order it from? I've been looking for a 2nd copy for quite some time but to no avail. Here's some shots of mine.


You'll have to excuse my incompetent photography skills though.
Shashin wrote...
willowywicca wrote...
Preordering is definitely best.. if only there weren't all those beautiful event exclusives forcing us to YJA ;( Think the highest I've gone is "only" 16.5k for a cover, though I'm lucky in that my tastes don't really sway to the works of the super expensive circles.
Yeah, event exclusives are absolutely killer. Luckily it seems as if more and more circles are deciding to resell at a later date, but there are still those few circles holding out entirely or waiting until the next major event until they decide to sell their old stuff. :(
Except the circles we like always have those multiple variations on different events kind of nonsense. Marks and Anko Come to mind here.
God knows how much money we spend for those.
This thread is moving so fast, I get tons of notifications just being away for a day. We'll probably overtake the gunpla thread in a while.
Shashin wrote...
Eh, I guess I'm either not seeing it or it just doesn't bother me. Anyway, I'd agree that 39k is absurdly expensive; I paid less than that and it was still absurdly expensive. Curious as to how the versions differ now that we can more or less confirm that the sides on both are the same at least; the facial expression on the side we know they have in common looks pretty similar. So I guess, if anything, it's probably in minor details like fluids and such, and possible the facial expression on the back side, like the Homura cover they did with a normal/ero version. 
My bed is a queen, for reference. The blanket covers all but maybe 3 inches on the left.
Well, I saw a normal version for 36k. But I'll prefer the perverted look.^_^
Anyway, I like the blanket, too bad there's none available currently.
Pretty nice cover, but I agree on the legs looking funny.
But I'm waiting for a price drop,39k is still pretty expensive.
But I'm waiting for a price drop,39k is still pretty expensive.
A censorship on top of another censorship. That sounds bad.>_>
Anyway, in regards to Yokkata, I did purchase my carnelian items using their service and ti seems some people have received their stuff already. Hopefully, I get a quick notification or something, I'm eager to know how much they charge for shipping.
Anyway, in regards to Yokkata, I did purchase my carnelian items using their service and ti seems some people have received their stuff already. Hopefully, I get a quick notification or something, I'm eager to know how much they charge for shipping.
Shashin wrote...
My biggest criticism of Yokatta is definitely the lack of a user interface; which is really funny, as on their Twitter page they pump it up as one of their better features. The lack of detailed invoices is a bit of a pain, but honestly, the 20400 you were quoted was within reason, even if it seems like it's off a bit. Can't really explain the Carnelian order, but the shipping fee was 500 at minimum, but I don't recall if they're based in Tokyo or not, so it could have been more, with the wire fees and such that BluRay mentioned. It's likely still within reason.
The Tony covers was a definite mistake on their part the first time around and I have no idea how it happened; if you had paid it, hopefully they would have realized the error and corrected it, but that's a pointless discussion as you pointed it out to them to begin with. I will say that in their defense, mistakes definitely do happen; SMJ recently billed me for an extra $50 they couldn't account for, and a quick email fixed the problem.
Either way, despite the detailed invoices, I'd say that calling them "complete cheats" is a bit harsh.
I agree with mistakes happening occasionally. But it's hard to accept it when they refused to tell me the reason behind it. How on earth can you mistake 20400 yen for 26700 yen. Thats a whole 6300 yen difference. Like I said, it's not the money, it's the principal. I'm ok with 20400 yen, problem was I got SMJ to get it for me when they took so long to reply me. It's unacceptable when they can reply me so quick when I want to place an order but so long for a reply, an unsatisfactory reply in fact.
For the record, SMJ has made a mistake in billing me before, but at least invoices are always detailed, anything amissed can be easily identified and rectified.
I sincerely believe Yokkata are complete cheats, they throw down their service charge as they feel like it. I've got segements of 2 separate mail (including my recent one) as proof.
Hi,
Thank you for your inquiry.
http://ever-green.on.arena.ne.jp/order/order_2011win.html NIKU
5,450 yen
http://ever-green.on.arena.ne.jp/order/order_2011win.html SOL
11,450 yen
Total: 16,900 yen
To proceed with ordering please send the amount above to: payment@yokattaweb.com
Please pay the Paypal fees by sending the payment as Personal Payment, or you can use other selection and we will charge you Paypal fees in separate payment.
Let us know once you have sent the amount, so we can confirm on the payment.
Please put the order number found on the title of this mail inside your payment as well.
Thanks!
If their shop order was clearly stated as 700 yen for up to a maximum of three items, why was I charged obviously more then double what was supposed to be the shop order fee.
Hi,
I'm very sorry, the correct total is 20,400 yen for two.
To proceed with ordering please send the amount above to: payment@yokattaweb.com
Please pay the Paypal fees by sending the payment as Personal Payment, or you can use other selection and we will charge you Paypal fees in separate payment.
Let us know once you have sent the amount, so we can confirm on the payment.
Please put the order number found on the title of this mail inside your payment as well.
On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 10:17 AM, Samuel <> wrote:
Hi,
Was wondering why is the cost so high when your website states shop orders to be only 700 yen. And both would cost 18900 yen without your charges.
Thanks!
From: Yokatta Order
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 8:15 AM
To: Samuel
Subject: Yokatta Shopping Service Order #012-01310915
Hi,
Thank you for your inquiry.
It will be 26,700 yen to order this item.
To proceed with ordering please send the amount above to: payment@yokattaweb.com
Please pay the Paypal fees by sending the payment as Personal Payment, or you can use other selection and we will charge you Paypal fees in separate payment.
Let us know once you have sent the amount, so we can confirm on the payment.
Please put the order number found on the title of this mail inside your payment as well.
Nothing beats this, I hinted on having an explanation, but they simply say the supposedly correct amount which is wrong again BTW, it's supposed to be 20300 not 20400, It's not the money, it's the principal.
Even though SMJ is expensive they give detailed breakdowns for their charges.
Hi,
Thank you for your inquiry.
http://ever-green.on.arena.ne.jp/order/order_2011win.html NIKU
5,450 yen
http://ever-green.on.arena.ne.jp/order/order_2011win.html SOL
11,450 yen
Total: 16,900 yen
To proceed with ordering please send the amount above to: payment@yokattaweb.com
Please pay the Paypal fees by sending the payment as Personal Payment, or you can use other selection and we will charge you Paypal fees in separate payment.
Let us know once you have sent the amount, so we can confirm on the payment.
Please put the order number found on the title of this mail inside your payment as well.
Thanks!
If their shop order was clearly stated as 700 yen for up to a maximum of three items, why was I charged obviously more then double what was supposed to be the shop order fee.
Hi,
I'm very sorry, the correct total is 20,400 yen for two.
To proceed with ordering please send the amount above to: payment@yokattaweb.com
Please pay the Paypal fees by sending the payment as Personal Payment, or you can use other selection and we will charge you Paypal fees in separate payment.
Let us know once you have sent the amount, so we can confirm on the payment.
Please put the order number found on the title of this mail inside your payment as well.
On Wed, Feb 1, 2012 at 10:17 AM, Samuel <> wrote:
Hi,
Was wondering why is the cost so high when your website states shop orders to be only 700 yen. And both would cost 18900 yen without your charges.
Thanks!
From: Yokatta Order
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 8:15 AM
To: Samuel
Subject: Yokatta Shopping Service Order #012-01310915
Hi,
Thank you for your inquiry.
It will be 26,700 yen to order this item.
To proceed with ordering please send the amount above to: payment@yokattaweb.com
Please pay the Paypal fees by sending the payment as Personal Payment, or you can use other selection and we will charge you Paypal fees in separate payment.
Let us know once you have sent the amount, so we can confirm on the payment.
Please put the order number found on the title of this mail inside your payment as well.
Nothing beats this, I hinted on having an explanation, but they simply say the supposedly correct amount which is wrong again BTW, it's supposed to be 20300 not 20400, It's not the money, it's the principal.
Even though SMJ is expensive they give detailed breakdowns for their charges.
willowywicca wrote...
ZengarZanvolt wrote...
willowywicca wrote...
Shashin wrote...
And you guys are crazy. Small boobs + massive ass is clearly the best combination. :3Hmm, actually my avatar one has that and it's probably still my favourite one overall. Maybe I unconsciously agree!
But Astrea has nice big boobies!
And I sincerely believe Yokkata is screwing with me, I sent them the mail at 9.17am, it's now 9.45pm at my side and no reply whatsoever. So yah...
Indeed she does have lovely big boobs, but my avatar is Amata Maki.
Yokatta just being sloooow with mail atm, I'm still waiting on a reply for about 15hrs now. Not the first time for me, sometimes they reply quick sometimes it takes em 24hrs to reply ><
It looked like Astrea for some reason.
I inclined to believe they are screwing with me, they just replied me telling me the correct total is 20400.
How they arrived at 26700 is totally beyond me.
willowywicca wrote...
Shashin wrote...
And you guys are crazy. Small boobs + massive ass is clearly the best combination. :3Hmm, actually my avatar one has that and it's probably still my favourite one overall. Maybe I unconsciously agree!
But Astrea has nice big boobies!
And I sincerely believe Yokkata is screwing with me, I sent them the mail at 9.17am, it's now 9.45pm at my side and no reply whatsoever. So yah...
Shashin wrote...
And you guys are crazy. Small boobs + massive ass is clearly the best combination. :3
I like erm big, soft and squishy. They make nice head pillows too.
I was surprised as well,back when I ordered my carnelian daki and tapestry, I didn't bother because SMJ couldn;t get it for me. This time round I'm rather surprised of the cost of the item.
It seems auction wise they maybe cheaper if they stick to their 700 yen+10% commission.
But god, it seems way off when their shop orders are clearly stated to be 700 yen.
Anyway, I just emailed them to ask.
Shashin wrote...
I really like that purple haired chick, may have to pick her up. Not sure what I think about the finished image of Evening Call's Liliana. If they introduce Paypal soon, I'll definitely pick it up, but I don't know if I'll order it if I have to go through a proxy. Just doesn't appeal to me as much as the rough image did. Yah, I agree, Liliana doesn't look as appealing as she did in the pre-color art.
And, Yokkata seems to be tad more expensive then SMJ.
I try ordering 2 of Tony's daki's which I was quoted 26700 yen
However for SMJ, typically, it's roughly about 1.29 times more on the actual cost of the item. In this case, 18900 x 1.29 = 24381 yen.
willowywicca wrote...
The website is still blocking foreign IPs, but here's the full preview pic of the cover you were interested in Zengar: And happy birthday BluRay!
Edit: Oh and there's a cover of the girl from your sig now Zengar http://www.dakimakura-cover.com/archives/5136157.html Oh and evening call one even http://eveningcall.net/InformationDetail.aspx?NewsId=161
Woo!, she looks pretty cute. But I would have prefer if they had the blond or black hair gal instead(bigger boobs)
Yah, I just saw Rias Senpai's dakimakura being done by Evening call, and it looks good to boot!
Come on! Get paypal up, I'll be throwing money into that bottomless pit of theirs.
