posted on June 3, 2003 02:14:23 PM
I am trying to find a bidding assistant and occasional Trading assistant in Japan. I know exactl what the items I want are and what my max bid will be but mot of the sellers do not ship internationally and I don't know Japanese. If anyone knows of someone in Japan interested in this or where (other than ebay TA's -- none of them answer email) I might be able to find someone, a point in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
posted on June 3, 2003 02:39:25 PM
He wants a trading assistant for Yahoo Auctions Japan. Yahoo Auctions is really a bunch of robots. Just like the movie West World starring Yul Bryner.
posted on June 3, 2003 02:53:52 PM
Hula - ebay Japan is dead but there are still some Japanese based trading assistants listed on ebays site - I fear they may also be dead since they do not appear to respond to inquiries.
I am indeed looking for someone for the Yahoo Japan site. I want to scream cry and stomp my feet whenever I go there because of the price on some of the items. The only person I have been able to get a response from was reccomended by a friend... turns out this person charges $10 per item bid and then doubles the shipping costs when sending to you. Since a number of the items close below $10, it's no longer a bargain... oh and they won't place your bid if they decide they want what you have asked them to bid on. Needless to say.... unacceptable.
posted on June 3, 2003 03:59:50 PM
I'd check with the student employment office of one of the universities in Japan. They may be able to suggest an honest student who needs the extra money.
When in a new place, not knowing where to find someone I need (like babysitter, lawn care person, odd jobs), I call a local church and/or a college. I've had very good luck.
posted on June 3, 2003 04:15:10 PM
Road - I wouldn't know where to begin doing that one - remember - I am not in Japan, I'm in San Diego but you did just spark a thougt..... - there is a language school that teaches english to Japanese students (interesting concept - parents send their kids for 3 months to the US where they soak up the sun and fun and go to conversational english classes). I know they also have one in Mexico CIty, maybe I'll run over and see if they have one in Japan and can recommend someone to me.......
