[A] Rule/Sparkle and AT08 in Singapore - Page 2

Meat Pao · #21 27th February 2009, 01:14 PM

^ I doubt so but even if they do I'm thinking they'll overprice it like mad

fanayutic · #22 27th February 2009, 01:36 PM

^^hmv do import limited quantities of JPN edition albums [CD only]

but like what meat pao said, they always overprice these cds.

a normal JPN press album min priced at S$70++ if i nt wrong, for ayu albums @.@

pUrpLeSn0w · #23 27th February 2009, 01:38 PM

^^^For that i think the most possible place is HMV..

Now i usually order online & time really flies when i'm busy haha..

Now im waiting for the NEXT LEVEL USB version woohoo!?!?

vampireknightzero · #24 27th February 2009, 01:47 PM

Oh ok.. haiz I think HMV is out to rip ppl's money

I mean those imported versions haha.

Thanks for the replies!

KarenPang · #25 27th February 2009, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by vampireknightzero

I have a qn here, will Singapore import NEXT LEVEL Japanese version? I mean do they normally import Japanese version of new released cds? I know they do for singles, but what about albums? I do see some for certain artists but they seemed overly expensive..

HMV will do so for sure but they can import the CD only edition over here & not for the CD + DVD & 2CDs + DVD because of the censorship board

alternarist · #26 27th February 2009, 04:12 PM

lol usually i order from YA immediately its out. but this time round i decided to wait cos i have heard so much of AT 08 such that i dont have the interest to watch it eagerly.

but then, it's not the first time we know that Sg's censorship board takes their own sweet time ma.. so just wait for it to appear on shelves lo.. lol i mean.. what can we do other than wait right?

LacusClyne · #27 27th February 2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by vampireknightzero

I have a qn here, will Singapore import NEXT LEVEL Japanese version? I mean do they normally import Japanese version of new released cds? I know they do for singles, but what about albums? I do see some for certain artists but they seemed overly expensive..

they will always bring in the cd only versions, priced at least at SGD$75.

kiseki89 · #28 27th February 2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by vampireknightzero

Oh ok.. haiz I think HMV is out to rip ppl's money

I mean those imported versions haha.

Thanks for the replies!

We are talking about Japan versions. Given their standard of living, then convert to our money, it's sure to be expensive.

But I don't get it, how come Rule/Sparkle costs $24.95? I was hoping for less than $20... Previous single was so ex?
Now I guess it's bye bye single.. wait for album.. anyway I have already spent the 'supposed to use on R/S' money on watching suspect x.

LacusClyne · #29 27th February 2009, 05:29 PM

^the Rule single in hmv is the japan cd only versions and the price is normal, they always charge around that price.

waterballoon · #30 27th February 2009, 05:50 PM

Yeah for Japan versions imported to HMV SG, singles are about $25... and albums are about $60-80 ish.

And ONE thing I don't get is how old albums like LOVEppears which I presume is HK/Taiwan press from the words and OBI... can cost like $28 or even MORE when it's not even Japan press. =.="

vampireknightzero · #31 28th February 2009, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by waterballoon

Yeah for Japan versions imported to HMV SG, singles are about $25... and albums are about $60-80 ish.

And ONE thing I don't get is how old albums like LOVEppears which I presume is HK/Taiwan press from the words and OBI... can cost like $28 or even MORE when it's not even Japan press. =.="

Yah I noticed that too.. I thought it would cost ard $20 as many other hk/tw press versions are about tt price..

LacusClyne · #32 28th February 2009, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by waterballoon

Yeah for Japan versions imported to HMV SG, singles are about $25... and albums are about $60-80 ish.

And ONE thing I don't get is how old albums like LOVEppears which I presume is HK/Taiwan press from the words and OBI... can cost like $28 or even MORE when it's not even Japan press. =.="

because these are not being reproduce by Warner Singapore, they were rbought in by music street and now that they aren't handling anymor hmv gets this old albums imported from hongkong, that's why it's a little more expensive

waterballoon · #33 28th February 2009, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LacusClyne

because these are not being reproduce by Warner Singapore, they were rbought in by music street and now that they aren't handling anymor hmv gets this old albums imported from hongkong, that's why it's a little more expensive

I should have grabbed the LOVEppears that I saw at CDrama last year.

But sometimes there are 'sales' in other music shops... the end of last year, I was at City Hall and there was this music shop that had a sale and they're selling Ayu's old albums for like $15 but I didn't buy!!!

pUrpLeSn0w · #34 28th February 2009, 11:50 AM

^oh is it for real? but why are they selling so cheap? second hand? hehe

Meat Pao · #35 28th February 2009, 12:26 PM

^ I think they just want to clear stock LOL.

vampireknightzero · #36 28th February 2009, 12:41 PM

Btw last time Gramophone have really a lot of second hand cds at good quality and cheap prices..But last time I wasn't a fan of Ayu yet and I missed some of those! >.<
But now I see many Gramophone outlets no longer sell those 2nd hand cds..I think I missed an opportunity haiz.

SolarAngel · #37 2nd March 2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LacusClyne

because these are not being reproduce by Warner Singapore, they were rbought in by music street and now that they aren't handling anymor hmv gets this old albums imported from hongkong, that's why it's a little more expensive

Not just that, the stock gets more expensive as it ages. My guess it's that it becomes more obsolete elsewhere so new collectors or fans have only HMV to go to for such albums and singles. I'm noticing this phenomenen for Gackt, Ayu, Kinki Kids etc. Like Gackt's 6th day, I bought it for $52 when it released and now it's selling for $70. Can you feel blood running from the jugular...

Anyway, when is AT08 coming in?!

fanayutic · #38 6th March 2009, 08:03 AM

aiyor. y AT08 hk so slow one?!?! tink the censorship board kena hooked to ayu's concert -.-

freedreamer · #39 6th March 2009, 08:24 AM

HERE'S AN EMAIL FROM SEMBAWANG REGARDING AT08

Quote:

Hi,

Thank you for your enquiry.

We have checked with the record company Warner Music Singapore on this release. According to them, this title will be released sometime in the middle of next month, but no specific release date has been given yet.

Regards,
SEMBAWANG MUSIC CENTRE

*dies*

KarenPang · #40 6th March 2009, 08:31 AM

aiyo T_T

call Warner also no use too , they can't give you a definite answer for that .

I don't know about you but I suspect that the stock's already here in our tiny island , it's only a matter on how long the censorship board will take to view all 3 DVDs