Wednesday, June 22, 2005

once again, rei chan posting

Because one of the most frequent replies to "Support the artists, here are some links" is: "but I don't have a credit card" here are some alternative payment methods.

Nippon Export:
* Credit card: Secured online payment in Yens only, with a japanese interface (and a little bit of English);
* Moneybookers: Interface in many languages. 5% discount!
* IPMO: International Postal Money Order, payment in Yens or US Dollars only. 5% discount!
* CCP - Payment on Postal account: for Swiss customers only, payment in Francs Suisses only. 5% discount!

CDJapan:
We accept Credit Cards and Check Cards (VISA, VISA Check Card, VISA Electron, MasterCard, MasterCard Check Card, American Express, Diners Club, JCB), International Postal Money Order, and Cash (Japanese Yen or US Dollars).
We do not accept any other type of payment.

Yes Asia:
YesAsia.com is currently offering a wide range of payment options to customers which are convenient and easily arranged. The currently available payment options include: VISA Card, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card, Check, Money Order, PayPal, YesAsia Coupon and YesAsia Credit. You must be able to find the most convenient payment option which suits you most.

J-XYZ:
Bank Draft / International Postal Money Order / Money Order; Cash; Credit Card

JPop House:
Check or Money Order
Paypal
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Novus

Alright! So if you're wondering what the point of posting all that is... Simply put: "Lacking a credit card is not an excuse." (it's only a reason if you parent(S) said that you are not permitted to buy online and then this doesn't really apply to you) One thing that all the sites here have in common is the acceptance of IPMO (International Postal Money Order) which is different from a Western Union. (And if you know all this I applaud you) While cash is never recommended as a payment method because it's unsafe, IPMO is quite trust worthy. You can't cash it in or deposit it unless you are the person to whom the order is made out to. That way no one can steal it en route. It is widely accepted and easily accessible. You can get the slips at the post office and send it there as well. It's a painless process. There is a small fee attached to IPMOs but you pay that upfront at the p.o. (it's like $3 for a $100 order, or there about) It's received in a timely manner as well. So basically, lack of a credit card is no excuse, there are other payment options to draw from. So really, support the artists

Oh! by the way, the two DBJ graphics sites merged into one site. So now everything is there. If your computer doesn't like freewebs, it's also all here.

Later on in the week we'll have a BotW post up. It's just that the whole payment thing has been on my mind for a while now. If you read all of this, thanks.
Later loves! Have a great day.

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