As most of you should have realized by now, it is very difficult to purchase his CDs or DVDs overseas. Usually, you can get his magazines at Kinokuniya (if there is branch nearby!) and his CDs at HMV. But praise be the invention of online shopping for we can now purchase his books and CDs with just a click of our finger! Below are some recommended online stores for you to try~ Click on the website titles to go straight to Gackt's page.

Amazon Japan

Amazon Japan sells a variety of goods, ranging from CDs, movies, anime and books, to toys, games, and calendars. You need to register before you can buy things from Amazon Japan. Amazon Japan takes payment by credit cards and cash on delivery. You can also pay through convenience stores or ATM machines in Japan. Amazon Japan also includes bonus items that come with first press or limited editions. Don't forget to check and see if the items are still available!

Amazon Japan also offers free shipping services, but only for orders shipped within Japan and if you order past a certain amount. They have a tracking system which allows you to track the current location of your package. AmazonJapan ships overseas using express shipping, which always includes a tracking number. Shipping is therefore fast and safe, and if you preordered, you can expect to get your items within a few days of the release date. You can also accumulate “Amazon Points” on some purchases, where one point equals one yen. Earned points can be used towards future purchases at AmazonJapan. You can also buy AmazonJapan gift certificates. There are also many items that are only available in Amazon Japan, such as the Drug Party Tour DVD released in 2007.

YesAsia

YesAsia is an online company based in Hong Kong. Other than CDs and DVDs, they also sell books, posters and magazines. You need to register before you can make purchases. YesAsia takes payment by credit card, PayPal, checks or money order. Depending on the country where you are located, YesAsia also offers different payment methods. For example, if you are in Hong Kong and Korea, you can pay by direct deposit; customers in Japan are allowed the option to pay by cash on delivery; and those from China can pay using RMB debit card issued by banks within China. All transactions must be made in US Dollars, with the exception of the four countries listed above. You can also purchase gift certificates from YesAsia.com (*coughs* our email addresses are listed on our Staff page!). YesAsia also provides coupons to customers through loyalty or promotional campaigns.

They also allow Free Shipping if your order passes the minimum purchase requirement. (US$25 for US, Korea, Taiwan, Europe and Asia, and US$39 for Canada) Shipping usually takes a few days depending on your location and choice of shipping. YesAsia has Standard and Express shipping. Express shipping usually takes less than a week, though they are usually rather expensive.

Please go to YesAsia's Customer Support for more details on shipping, delivery, and payment options.

CDJapan

CDJapan is an online store based in Japan that sells mainly CDs, anime and movies released in Japan. You need to sign up for an account before you can purchase items from CDJapan. CDJapan often includes bonus items that come with new releases or limited editions, such as posters, etc. CDJapan takes payment by credit card, PayPal, international postal money order or cash payment. Credit card payments can only be made in Japanese Yen whereas you can choose to pay in US Dollars or Japanese Yen for money order and cash payment. They also have a reward system where you can use your points for discounts on later purchases. Shipment usually takes less than a few days if you use Express Mail Service, and more than a week for both registered and non-registered air mail.

HMV Japan

HMV branches are located all around the world. You can purchase CDs, movies, magazines, books and games through HMV Japan. HMV Japan accepts payment through credit card, cash on delivery, Webmoney and Chocom. You can also make payment at Lawson stores in Japan. However, they only take credit cards for international orders. HMV Japan offers free shipping for orders shipped to addresses within Japan that are over 2,500 yen. They do not provide shipping to certain countries as well. Shipment usually takes a couple of days for orders from Japan and about two weeks for overseas shipment. HMV Japan also sells gift vouchers.

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