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		<title><![CDATA[Japan Golden Week]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:17:34 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Just quickly letting everyone know next week is Golden Week in Japan so there will be delays for communication and ordering. It spans from 29th of April to the 5th of May. Although not every day within this period are public holidays most companies close doors for the duration of it. Please be patient during this time :)</p>
<p>You can read more about Golden week here! <A href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Week_(Japan)" target="gfdg">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Week_(Japan)</a></p>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Yahoo Auctions/UP Garage for Dummies]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:45:08 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>There are some amazing things you can find on <A href="http://auctions.yahoo.co.jp">Yahoo Japan</a> or <A href="http://www.upgarage.com">Up Garage</a> and we often spend hours just browsing the vast array of used parts. Real bargains can be had, if you know how to find them! This is a guide on how to find your way around Yahoo and UP Garage and how we can help you once you've found something you like :) It's quite long, but I hope it is informative.<br />
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NOTE: Before you start, get Google Chrome. It translates (as best as possible) when you go to the pages. Alternatively, if you don't want to get that perhaps other browsers have translation tools in them; I'm not sure.<br />
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<B><U>Yahoo Auctions Japan</U></B><BR><br />
Yahoo Auctions basically like Trademe for Japan except I understand only businesses can put things on there. For parts you will want to start <A href="http://category.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/list/%E3%83%91%E3%83%BC%E3%83%84-%E8%87%AA%E5%8B%95%E8%BB%8A-%E3%82%AA%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%83%90%E3%82%A4/26322/?p=%E3%83%91%E3%83%BC%E3%83%84&tab_ex=commerce&slider=0]right here</a>. If you have Chrome it will translate automatically (or ask you to translate). From here it's relatively simple to navigate. The categories are down the left and search box at the top. NOTE: If you want to search by chassis number this is ok however if you try to search for parts using english ie "Strut Bar" you will not find much. You'd need to translate it into Japanese first.<br />
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<img src="http://sexci.orcon.net.nz/yahoo1.JPG"><BR><br />
<img src="http://sexci.orcon.net.nz/yahoo3.JPG"><BR><br />
A comparison of Japanese vs English translation for the search/category results. It's pretty self explanatory. The two prices, one is buy now and one is current bid - one in bold is the current bid. Time remaining, how many bids etc.<br />
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<img src="http://sexci.orcon.net.nz/yahoo2.JPG"><BR><br />
<img src="http://sexci.orcon.net.nz/yahoo4.JPG"><BR><br />
A comparison of Japanese vs English translation for the product view. Also relatively self explanatory. The shopping trolley means it has a buy now. It pays to note you can do a buy now even if people are bidding already. Trader info etc is there as well.<br />
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<img src="http://sexci.orcon.net.nz/yahoo5.JPG"><BR><br />
<img src="http://sexci.orcon.net.nz/yahoo6.JPG"><BR><br />
On the left of the search results you can narrow down your results using the above options. Also as you drill down through the different categories different results may show.<br />
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<img src="http://sexci.orcon.net.nz/yahoo7.JPG"><BR><br />
I did this one so you can see when reserve has not been met. You see how this one does not have a shopping trolley icon but it has a hammer instead and red writing. The red basically says reserve not yet met, just something to keep an eye on.<br />
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That's basically it for browsing. Once you have found something you are interested in email <a href="mailto:sales@mlracing.co.nz">sales@mlracing.co.nz</a>. The more time before the auction closes the better as we need to get in touch with our Japanese team to confirm all pricing etc.<br />
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NOTES:<BR><br />
- If buy now is not available (or you choose not to use it) we also need your maximum bid excluding shipping.<BR><br />
- Be aware of the cost involved in shipping, fees, taxes and internal transport. Finding a Bride seat for 5k is a sweet deal but unrealistic to think you will get it to NZ for that price; just keep it in mind.<BR><br />
- Once we have quoted and you are happy with the price we will receive the payment from you and place the bid/win the auction for you.<BR><BR></p>
<p>Luckily for those who don't want to get Chrome or translation tools someone has done it for you. <A href="http://yahoo.aleado.com/26322-catlist.html]http://yahoo.aleado.com/26322-catlist.html</a> will help you :)<BR><BR></p>
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<p><B><U>UP Garage</U></B><BR><br />
UP Garage is a bit different to Yahoo in that there are no auctions, it's simply like an online store for used parts. This one you really need Chrome or to know Japanese as it can be difficult to navigate at first.<br />
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To get started you will want to go <A href="http://www.upgarage.com/upgarage">here!</a>.<br />
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<img src="http://sexci.orcon.net.nz/upgarage1.JPG"><BR><br />
This is the main splash page for the buying area. You don't need to really take any notice of much on here except the table in the middle. Each one of those little squares with writing takes you to another category. Obviously it can't translate because it's all in images however once you click on one of those it will translate like below - <BR><BR></p>
<p><img src="http://sexci.orcon.net.nz/upgarage2.JPG"><BR><br />
<img src="http://sexci.orcon.net.nz/upgarage3.JPG"><BR><br />
You can see how the top translates and you can select from the first drop down box different categories. Allowing you to drill down. The bottom part of the image shows the general layout, similar to Yahoo but you see there is no buy now or current price, it's all buy now.<BR><BR></p>
<p><img src="http://sexci.orcon.net.nz/upgarage4.JPG"><BR><br />
This is the main layout of the product page. Images displayed in the middle, price on the right and notes at the bottom. Sometimes the notes are quite brief so take as much from the images as you can. <BR><BR></p>
<p>As with Yahoo, once you have found products you are interested in get in touch and we will quote final pricing. Unlike Yahoo there isn't the rush to get a bid in before the auction ends but obviously once it's sold it's sold. <BR><BR></p>
<p>Unfortunately I can't provide some links for UP Garage - the URL appears to stay the same all the time. Personally I find UP Garage a bit easier to work with once you have become accustomed to it but each to their own.<br />
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<p>Have fun wasting hours of your time on there looking at various things and be sure email <a href="mailto:sales@mlracing.co.nz">sales@mlracing.co.nz</a> for any quotes or questions; happy to assist in any way we can. Also don't forget we still have the container to fill so large items, wheels, body kits etc all welcome.</p>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Yahoo Japan in English!]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://mlracing.co.nz/magento/index.php/blog/?p=51]]></link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:34:28 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Something for those who want to view the myriad of awesome stuff on Yahoo but unable to navigate - <a href="http://yahoo.aleado.com/">http://yahoo.aleado.com/</a>. Very helpful!</p>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Container Shipping Available!]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://mlracing.co.nz/magento/index.php/blog/?p=49]]></link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:45:25 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>For those that don't know, we're working on putting together containers from Japan so we can bring in large things, suspension, kits, bonnets, wings etc as well as heavy items like LSD's and wheels. So give us an email sales@mlracing.co.nz with what you're after, be very specific, and we'll see what we can do!</p>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Vehicle Make/Model search now on our website!]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://mlracing.co.nz/magento/index.php/blog/?p=45]]></link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:50:49 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>The people have asked, we've delivered! It's taken a good long time coming but we've gone through and categorised every product on the website so you can now search based on your vehicle!</p>
<p>Simply search your vehicle chassis code in the search box (eg, RPS13 or GDB) or use the Advanced Search (<A href="http://mlracing.co.nz/magento/index.php/catalogsearch/advanced/">http://mlracing.co.nz/magento/index.php/catalogsearch/advanced/</a>) link found near the bottom of the page to go through the options. You can also use the <a href="http://mlracing.co.nz/magento/index.php/catalogsearch/advanced/">Advanced Search</a> to search through different brands as well.</p>
<p>One thing to note, some items like gauges for example are listed under Universal so they will not come up if you search for your vehicle specifically. You can select more than one model from the <a href="http://mlracing.co.nz/magento/index.php/catalogsearch/advanced/">Advanced Search </a>page as well.</p>
<p>Let us know how you get on! - <A href="http://mlracing.co.nz/magento/index.php/catalogsearch/advanced/">http://mlracing.co.nz/magento/index.php/catalogsearch/advanced/</a></p>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Holiday Operating Hours]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:03:06 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>We would firstly like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their ongoing support - this year has been an interesting year for us and we obviously wouldn't be here without all of our customers. Hopefully the dollar will improve so prices fall next year as well, fingers crossed!</p>
<p>We'll be unavailable from 24th of December to probably somewhere around the 30th-31st of December and maybe any time up till the 4th.</p>
<p>So anyway, be safe and have a good time over the holidays and we'll see you on the other side! (if not before then) ;D</p>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Freebies!]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:02:53 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes we are lucky enough to get some freebies from our suppliers for selling lots of things. Mainly stickers and small trinkets. Of course we could horde them all and potentially never use them anywhere but figured it would be better to give them away!<BR><br />
The freebies will be given away with current orders or processing orders only unless otherwise specified. Only one freebie per order. We will update these as we get more items!<BR></p>
<p>1) Nostalgia Hero Fan<br />
<img src="http://sexci.orcon.net.nz/Sensu1-300x225.jpg"><BR><BR></p>
<p>2) Bee* Racing 20th Anniversary Sticker<br />
<img src="http://sexci.orcon.net.nz/IMAG0721small.jpg" width="500"><BR><BR></p>
<p>3) Bee*R Misfiring System Installation Brochure<br />
<img src="http://sexci.orcon.net.nz/IMAG0740small.jpg" width="500"><BR><BR></p>
<p>4) Super Now Sticker<br />
<img src="http://sexci.orcon.net.nz/IMAG0773small.jpg" width="500"><BR><BR></p>
<p>If you have a current order <a href="mailto:sales@mlracing.co.nz">email sales@mlracing.co.nz</a> or use our <A href="http://mlracing.co.nz/magento/index.php/contacts/">contact us form</a> and we can add one of them to your order!</p>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Clearance Page Updated]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:16:30 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>We've added a few more items to our clearance specials page, check it out! <a href="http://mlracing.co.nz/magento/index.php/clearance-specials.html">http://mlracing.co.nz/magento/index.php/clearance-specials.html</a></p>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Testimonials Online]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://mlracing.co.nz/magento/index.php/blog/?p=28]]></link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2011 17:27:21 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>We have added a page for testimonials now to our website. <a href="http://mlracing.co.nz/magento/testimonials">Take a look here!</a> If you would like to add something as well, get in touch with us!</p>]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[5% off for 5 days!]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:59:41 +0000</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>It's the owner's birthday today, so seeing as it's on the 5th we're doing 5 days of 5% off everything on the website! Nice and simple!</p>]]></description>
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