Taiwan Online Shopping Service
Last updated: 28 July 2017 (changes in fees)
This service is for those who wish to purchase anime and doujin items from Taiwan. Doujinshi and doujin goods by the Taiwanese fandom are commonly retailed on Ruten, a large online mall and the equivalent of Taobao for the Taiwanese. Other popular online doujinshi retailers include Bolexiang, Lazyyy and Comic-go.
At this moment, I do not purchase non-fandom related items like clothes. I may explore the option in future if there is demand. Generally, Taobao is a better resource for general items and many large Taiwan brands will have a Taobao store.
For doujin convention / event pick-ups in Taiwan, please check this page for information.
This service is for those who wish to purchase anime and doujin items from Taiwan. Doujinshi and doujin goods by the Taiwanese fandom are commonly retailed on Ruten, a large online mall and the equivalent of Taobao for the Taiwanese. Other popular online doujinshi retailers include Bolexiang, Lazyyy and Comic-go.
At this moment, I do not purchase non-fandom related items like clothes. I may explore the option in future if there is demand. Generally, Taobao is a better resource for general items and many large Taiwan brands will have a Taobao store.
For doujin convention / event pick-ups in Taiwan, please check this page for information.
How to Pay
I accept the following payment methods:
I work with the currency SGD (Singapore dollars). Paypal is able to convert any currency into Singapore dollars.
To know how much the quoted costs in SGD stands for in your currency, use a currency converter website like www.xe.com.
I accept the following payment methods:
- Paypal
- Paypal echeck (I can only process your order after the echeck has cleared)
- Credit Card via Payal for non-Paypal members
- Fund transfers to my Singapore bank account.
I work with the currency SGD (Singapore dollars). Paypal is able to convert any currency into Singapore dollars.
To know how much the quoted costs in SGD stands for in your currency, use a currency converter website like www.xe.com.
How Much Will It Cost?
The payable amount consists of 2 parts:
1) Cost of item + shopping service fees
2) Shipping to You
1) Cost of item + Fees
The payable amount consists of 2 parts:
1) Cost of item + shopping service fees
2) Shipping to You
1) Cost of item + Fees
- Consists of Item price + Domestic shipping fee within Taiwan + my shopping service fees.
- Listed prices are in NT / Taiwan dollars.
- Buying multiple items from the same store usually entitles you to combined domestic shipping discount.
- If the price looks unreasonably cheap or expensive, it is most likely not the actual price. Ask me before you make purchase decisions.
- I will calculate for you exactly how much you have to pay before confirming your order.
This screenshot is from Ruten. The pricing interface will differ for different online malls.
Calculation method:
(Item Price + Domestic shipping fee + Handling fee 50) NT / 18 x 110% = Payable amount in SGD
[Based on exchange rate of 1 SGD : 18NT. 10% = shopping service fee + cross-border transaction fees. Exchange rate includes bank transfer fees. A handling fee of 50NT is charged per item.]
Using the above example: (250 + 40 + 50)NT / 18 x 110% = 20.80 SGD
One-time transactions smaller than 250 NT inclusive of domestic postage will incur an additional 50NT handling charge.
Regarding domestic postage, we usually take the lowest where possible as there is not much difference in service and speed. If you can't identify which is the domestic postage for other online malls, it's usually between 50 to 90 NT.
Auctions incur a 100NT handling fee. Most auctions will also come with a Buy-It-Now price though so the handling fee is still only 50NT if you accept the BIN price.
2) Shipping to your country
This payment portion will only be required when your purchases are ready for shipping and you choose a shipping method.
The following methods are available:
Air Parcel, takes 1 - 2 weeks: Click here
EMS, takes 6 - 10 days: Click here
Both methods come with tracking. Air parcel is the default chosen shipping method unless you request otherwise.
Remember to divide the cost by 18 to get the value in SGD. Small amount of packaging and handling fees may be incurred if my contact has to buy packaging material, especially for larger shipments and shipments with fragile items.
You can combine shipping with event-pick ups from Taiwan.
Calculation method:
(Item Price + Domestic shipping fee + Handling fee 50) NT / 18 x 110% = Payable amount in SGD
[Based on exchange rate of 1 SGD : 18NT. 10% = shopping service fee + cross-border transaction fees. Exchange rate includes bank transfer fees. A handling fee of 50NT is charged per item.]
Using the above example: (250 + 40 + 50)NT / 18 x 110% = 20.80 SGD
One-time transactions smaller than 250 NT inclusive of domestic postage will incur an additional 50NT handling charge.
Regarding domestic postage, we usually take the lowest where possible as there is not much difference in service and speed. If you can't identify which is the domestic postage for other online malls, it's usually between 50 to 90 NT.
Auctions incur a 100NT handling fee. Most auctions will also come with a Buy-It-Now price though so the handling fee is still only 50NT if you accept the BIN price.
2) Shipping to your country
This payment portion will only be required when your purchases are ready for shipping and you choose a shipping method.
The following methods are available:
Air Parcel, takes 1 - 2 weeks: Click here
EMS, takes 6 - 10 days: Click here
Both methods come with tracking. Air parcel is the default chosen shipping method unless you request otherwise.
Remember to divide the cost by 18 to get the value in SGD. Small amount of packaging and handling fees may be incurred if my contact has to buy packaging material, especially for larger shipments and shipments with fragile items.
You can combine shipping with event-pick ups from Taiwan.
Terms & Conditions
Please read my Shopping Service FAQ to understand how it all works before placing your order to avoid any misunderstandings. Once you engage my shopping service, it is an indication that you have read and accepted all the terms and conditions and will not be allowed to back out of the transaction without receiving negative feedback in return or request a refund should you have a complaint that I have already addressed.
Please read my Shopping Service FAQ to understand how it all works before placing your order to avoid any misunderstandings. Once you engage my shopping service, it is an indication that you have read and accepted all the terms and conditions and will not be allowed to back out of the transaction without receiving negative feedback in return or request a refund should you have a complaint that I have already addressed.
cdss-tw-your-name.xls | |
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File Type: | xls |
Place Your Order
Two ways to submit your order:
Method 1: A convenient excel file which automatically computes the total cost of the order
Two ways to submit your order:
Method 1: A convenient excel file which automatically computes the total cost of the order
Download the file, fill it up accordingly and attach it to your email to me.
In the email subject, state: Taiwan Doujinshi Shopping Service – “Replace this with Your Name”
This is highly encouraged for orders with more than 5 different items as it keeps orders organised and easy to view at a glance. It’s especially handy for ensuring nothing gets left out when it’s time for shipping them out, and keeps mutiple orders and add-ons together. In addition, the auto-calculation feature will help you to see how much you’ll have to pay, good for those on a budget!
If you do not have Microsoft Excel, you can upload the file to Google docs and edit it there. Alternatively, there are free online excel editors and software that you can use. Here is a list of some good ones.
Please submit your order to the following email address:
In the email subject, state: Taiwan Doujinshi Shopping Service – “Replace this with Your Name”
This is highly encouraged for orders with more than 5 different items as it keeps orders organised and easy to view at a glance. It’s especially handy for ensuring nothing gets left out when it’s time for shipping them out, and keeps mutiple orders and add-ons together. In addition, the auto-calculation feature will help you to see how much you’ll have to pay, good for those on a budget!
If you do not have Microsoft Excel, you can upload the file to Google docs and edit it there. Alternatively, there are free online excel editors and software that you can use. Here is a list of some good ones.
Please submit your order to the following email address:
I will reply you within 1 – 3 working days. If you did not get my reply, it may be in your spam folder. Please check it!
I usually do not handle shopping service matters on weekends and public holidays.
Thanks for your interest!
I usually do not handle shopping service matters on weekends and public holidays.
Thanks for your interest!
Method 2: Text format in body of email.
This is for those who have less than 5 different items. If you use this format, I’m not able to provide a detailed price breakdown of every individual item, which is only convenient via excel. I’ll only tell you the total cost that you need to pay. If you really have issues with excel and your list of items isn’t too big and complicated, I will also accept your order in text format.
Please use the the following format:
Email subject: Taiwan Doujinshi Shopping Service – “Replace this with Your Name”
Your full name:
Payment method:
Your Paypal Address: (only if paying by paypal)
Overseas shipping destination (just country will do for now):
Your feedback page (if any): Only required if you are a new customer wishing to make payment via Paypal. If you do not have any feedback from past transactions, you must be a verified account holder, and your shipping address must be the address in your Paypal account. If you’re using someone elses’ account to pay, please change the shipping address when paying my invoice. If you were referred by my friend / customer, telling me his/her name helps too.
Item Link 1:
Quantity:
Choices: Size, Colour etc if applicable…
Additonal comments / questions specific to this item:
Item Link 2:
Quantity:
Choices: Size, Colour etc if applicable…
Additonal comments / questions specific to this item:
Add more items if required.
Any specific deadline that you need your items by?
Comments, questions etc.:
Please submit your order to the following email address:
This is for those who have less than 5 different items. If you use this format, I’m not able to provide a detailed price breakdown of every individual item, which is only convenient via excel. I’ll only tell you the total cost that you need to pay. If you really have issues with excel and your list of items isn’t too big and complicated, I will also accept your order in text format.
Please use the the following format:
Email subject: Taiwan Doujinshi Shopping Service – “Replace this with Your Name”
Your full name:
Payment method:
Your Paypal Address: (only if paying by paypal)
Overseas shipping destination (just country will do for now):
Your feedback page (if any): Only required if you are a new customer wishing to make payment via Paypal. If you do not have any feedback from past transactions, you must be a verified account holder, and your shipping address must be the address in your Paypal account. If you’re using someone elses’ account to pay, please change the shipping address when paying my invoice. If you were referred by my friend / customer, telling me his/her name helps too.
Item Link 1:
Quantity:
Choices: Size, Colour etc if applicable…
Additonal comments / questions specific to this item:
Item Link 2:
Quantity:
Choices: Size, Colour etc if applicable…
Additonal comments / questions specific to this item:
Add more items if required.
Any specific deadline that you need your items by?
Comments, questions etc.:
Please submit your order to the following email address:
I will reply you within 1 – 3 working days. If you did not get my reply, it may be in your spam folder. Please check it!
I usually do not handle shopping service matters on weekends and public holidays.
Thanks for your interest!
I usually do not handle shopping service matters on weekends and public holidays.
Thanks for your interest!