BASIC
PROCEDURE
For all
activities
involving
the transit of your swords
through Japan borders.
SHINSA
Shinsa
(Appraisal)
allows a sword owner to
obtain a profesionnal
opinion on his possessions.
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INFO...
POLISHING
and
RESTORATION
Japanese Sword polishing
is a critical aspect
of the preservation.
It is
demanding in
terms of qualifications
and skills.
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INFO...
TRADE
AND
SHIPPING
Should you
either shipping
a sword in or out of Japan
for business or other
reason, the paperwork
can be daunting.
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INFO...
Disclaimer
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Basic
Procedure
4 easy steps common to any service |
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Why
trust
me?
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As
your Sword
Service Agent here in Japan, my duty is to be the bearer
and guardian of
your swords during their stay, from the moment they enter the
country until they leave.
That implies that I will obviously care
for them.
It also implies that I will take care of all necessary paperwork,
registration and de-registration, fees, local transport, arrangements
with appraisal organizations and/or craftsmen, waiting periods and
related storage, etc.
Below is the basic procedure common to any of the services offered.
(See menu on left / Please inquire if you can't find what you're looking for)
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DEALERS!
Contact me to make arrangements
if you plan to send swords in regularly. |
Step one
You may register with Soulsmithing.
This
is not mandatory, but having all your contact information willl allow
for better management, and less mistake possibilities. After
registering, you will be able to do business with me by
simply submitting your name and ID number.
You may skip this step. In this
case you will simply have to submit your contact info every time you
send swords to Japan.
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Step two
Place your order.
BEFORE sending swords in, you
must I must have made arrangements in order to avoid mishaps.
To do this you
may: - Follow the appropriate link in the menu (left)
- e-mail me your request
- Fax me the required datas
- Call me
I
can also call you at your convenience.
Please also read the Disclaimer.
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Step three
Deposit.
In many cases the final cost of
all completed activities is unknown until it's been paid for.
View the summarized overview
of costs at the bottom of this page. Please note that those are not
exhaustive.
In order to secure a contract between you and me, you are
required to pay a deposit before your
swords arrive to Japan. The
deposit is adjusted depending on the purpose, but is usually USD $500.
Methods of payment:
Paypal -
(please send to THIS address)
paruru "at" soulsmithing.com
M.O. or
cheque to:
(canadian bank account)
Pierre Nadeau
6055
Hamilton #3
Montréal, QC
H4E 3C2
CANADA
Wired
transfert:
Please contact |
PLEASE
NOTE THAT NO ACTION WILL BE TAKEN SHOULD YOUR SWORDS ARRIVE
WITHOUT A DEPOSIT HAVING BEEN PAID.
They
will be received and registered,
then stored and kept until payment is
received.
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Step four
| Ship your swords!
Now, one knows there is plenty
to worry about with shipping only!
Please visit
the Shipping guide should you wish to get advice.
Insured EMS is
strongly recommended for shipping from the U.S.
From any other
country, ask first.
Please note that the EMS insurance has a
maximum of USD $20 000. See the Disclaimer for more info.
The shipping address should ALWAYS be as follow:
(it is provided on the form)
643-0521
Wakayama-ken, Arita-gun
Aritagawa-cho, Shimizu 254
Pierre Nadeau
JAPAN |
Please include a copy of the form INSIDE the package, and keep one for
yourself.
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Overview of costs
(non-exhaustive)
| This is an
overview of the most common costs you will have to cover for having
your sword sent in and/or out of Japan for services. |
All prices in USD (US
dollars)
Commission
Reception
/ Registration
Common
to all activities
| Sword is going... | | One-way
In or Out | Round trip | | Commission* | $200 | $300 | | In | Out | In - Out | Out - In | Custom
check
Authentification
Registration
Reception | $70 | $10 | $70 |
*Commission also includes
administrative expenses, commuting and
shipping and maintenance supplies. |
Transportation
All
related shipping and transportation of swords
Domestic shipping
- Shinsa (Appraisal) - in some cases
- Craftsman (Polisher, tsuka-maki, laquerer, etc)
- Other | Cost | $ / each time | | Insurance | Inquire
(see
Disclaimer) | International shipping
- When your sword is returned to you
- For residents sending a sword out of Japan | Cost | | | Insurance | Depending on value |
Services
See specific menu at top on the left for detailed info
Shinsa
(Appraisal) | X$ - X$
See Shinsa fee table
See also time table | | Polishing | X$ - X$ / inch
Prices
vary according to a polisher's established reputation, skills, and the
type of polishing required. You can either be introduced to a polisher
by me, or require for your chosen polisher. | Repair
- Tsuka-maki (handle wrap)
- Laquer
- Installation of fittings
- Restoration
- Other | I can either introduce you to reliable craftsmen,
or your can require your own.
See Polishing, Repair section | | Buy / Sell / Trading of swords in Japan | I
would either receive your swords and bring them for sale to your chosen
dealer, or pick up a sword you bought and prepare it for leaving Japan.
I can also introduce you to some dealers.
Your dealer in Japan might already be offering this service. Check with him, or ask to deal with me, if you please.
In this case the costs would be limited to those related to the first two tables above (Commision, Reception, Registration and Transporation). |
That's
it!
NOW PLEASE VIEW THE SPECIFIC SECTION ON THE LEFT
ACCORDING TO THE TYPE OF SERVICE YOU ARE HOPING TO GET
Contact me |
