Category Archives: Money

Money, money, money / Must be funny / In the rich man’s world

So many things, so little money…

I have a problem. I am running on a tight budget this month (hint: Haruhi DVDs) and Japan decided to help me with this problem by releasing all sorts of wonderful things that I would die to get my hands … Continue reading

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Neowing has caught up with my trickery

My perfect strategy for saving up on CD/DVD shipping has been flushed down the infinite void of a JR train station toilet by the insidious conspiracy known as Neowing (better known as CDJapan).

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Official Suzumiya Haruhi Cels

I was browsing Kyo-ani’s official site when I came across these Official Haruhi cels on sale at Kyo-ani’s web store. The cels are created from the original data used in the anime (which is pure CG) and limited to one … Continue reading

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1/8 Bakuretsu Tenshi Meg PVC

I missed it the first time it was released and regreted my decision, but luckily for me (and unfortunately for my wallet), Alter has recently re-released its 1/8 Meg from Bakuretsu Tenshi in all her yellow-pantsu glory. There’s just something … Continue reading

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Mahou Sensei Negima! Vol.15 Limited Edition

I happened to be near Kinokuniya yesterday when I received a call from the Japanese book counter telling me that my Negima! Vol.15 was ready for collection. The limited edition is waaaay overpriced but I bought it anyway because I … Continue reading

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More money down the drain

The postman was here today! And you know what that means… Gedo Senki Insert Song – Teruu no Uta Da Capo II Vocal Album – Songs From D.C. II The Adventure Over Yui Horie (First Press) Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu … Continue reading

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Zero no Tsukaima 1/8 PVC Louise

I think I’ll be placing an order for this from my usual source soon… Sigh, I hope I don’t overspend this month. I just passed ï¿¥8,000 to Kwok last night so that he can pick some stuff up for me … Continue reading

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Save money, Buy secondhand – Part II

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Japan: Day Eight – Bandai Museum

Located just outside the east exit of Matsudo Station in Chiba Prefecture on the JR Joban Line is Bandai Museum, a place where all true Gundam fans must go once in their lifetime… and not more than once.

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Save money, Buy secondhand

Besides going to Bandai Museum today, I also revisited a few secondhand stores around Akihabara and Ikebukuro today and found some really good deals.

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Longest Receipt Ever

Here’s a receipt from Toranoana. Total of 13,968 yen. Most of those are not my books.

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Japan: Day Three – Akihabara Part II

Spent another day wandering around Akihabara. It’s amazing how you can waste so much time just looking through the stores…

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