Oyuki kigan 0 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Lately, i have been finding insane stuff at the local recycle shops here in Japan. I have bought nearly brand-new boards for a pittance. I got a Morrow Todd Richards (for a noboard) with a flawless base for 2000 yen, an Option Kevin Sansalone (with crappy bindings) for a friend for 8000 yen, and the creme de la creme, and rare Burton 7, handpainted by Jason Brown himself, with Burton Freestayle bindings for 5000 yen! I may never buy new hardware again... (and lets not forget the BIBA hats for 500 yen a pop!) Link to post Share on other sites
tripitaka 0 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Originally Posted By: Oyuki kigan Lately, i have been finding insane stuff at the local recycle shops here in Japan. I have bought nearly brand-new boards for a pittance. I got a Morrow Todd Richards (for a noboard) with a flawless base for 2000 yen, an Option Kevin Sansalone (with crappy bindings) for a friend for 8000 yen, and the creme de la creme, and rare Burton 7, handpainted by Jason Brown himself, with Burton Freestayle bindings for 5000 yen! I may never buy new hardware again... (and lets not forget the BIBA hats for 500 yen a pop!) Good work. I go to the Book Off recycle shops but I imagine there's better gear up your way. I have heard that the Chiba branch is good though. Link to post Share on other sites
Oyuki kigan 0 Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Tochigi also has some crazy stuff! Link to post Share on other sites
tripitaka 0 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Originally Posted By: Oyuki kigan Tochigi also has some crazy stuff! Imagine if they had that stuff selling online? You'd think they'd make a killing. Link to post Share on other sites
RobBright 35 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 oyuki - if you find any decent chuko skis, let me know Link to post Share on other sites
Oyuki kigan 0 Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Originally Posted By: tripitaka Imagine if they had that stuff selling online? You'd think they'd make a killing. i know, don't tell them Link to post Share on other sites
wattiewatson 0 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 yep, I dont buy new either. Nagano city has some good ones. Really need a car to get to them. One of R18 with a big sign saying Nan demo ii is my favourite. Doki Doki in Suzaka is good too. matt Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Japan is awesome for 2nd hand goods, they often get rid of an appliance after 1 or 2 years, its nearly new!! I love Hard Off (Book off's sister shop, honest!!) it has loads of bargains. I picked up an Airwalk 157 board and (shite) bindings for 4000¥ which was a perfect xmas present as a start up board for my wee bro Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I like to recycle whenever I can. But Tubby, giving your bro a board from a second hand shop as a Christmas gift??????? Link to post Share on other sites
tripitaka 0 Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Originally Posted By: Tubby Beaver Japan is awesome for 2nd hand goods, they often get rid of an appliance after 1 or 2 years, its nearly new!! I love Hard Off (Book off's sister shop, honest!!) it has loads of bargains. I picked up an Airwalk 157 board and (shite) bindings for 4000¥ which was a perfect xmas present as a start up board for my wee bro It's called B-Sports I thought. Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I found a good one in Yamanashi, they sell second hand skis, boots, etc all checked, and cleaned before they sell them. Can send the link later if anyone is out that way and wants to give the shop a look. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Originally Posted By: thursday. I like to recycle whenever I can. But Tubby, giving your bro a board from a second hand shop as a Christmas gift??????? whats wrong with that??!! Sure if I was made of money I would've got him a new one, but I'm not and now he doesn't have to shell out every time for rentals. Also I dunno how much you spend on your family members (kids not included) but I spend usually just a little more than I paid for the board and bindings. Triptaka, this one is called Hard-Off, it looks exactly like Book-Off but without the books!!! (I mean the signage of course!!) Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Tubby you big spender Link to post Share on other sites
nippontiger 8 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 I got a brand new head matrix board (2008 model) from Off House for 6000 yen! It was still in the plastic! The same board was 50000 in Ochanomizu. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Originally Posted By: thursday. Tubby you big spender scottish to the core mate, you need the Jaws of Life to open my wallet!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
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