What's up with Arcade-gear.com/Jap-sai.com?

[ClodBusted]

Back then in 2012 and 2013, Arcade-Gear aka Jap-Sai was the no.1 Japanese import store for me. I ordered lots of used PS1 and PCE games from them, and all were in flawless condition, most even with obi, and very fair (I'd say unbeatable fair) priced. And the staff was super-friendly.

From January 2014, they told their store would undergo some changes, which involved the pricetags being not viewable anymore, so you had to ask about prices by sending them an e-mail.

Fast forward to December 2014, I find both http://www.arcade-gear.com and http://www.jap-sai.com to be unaccessible. What happened?


EDIT: I tried to send them an e-mail, but both servers aren't accepting any incoming messages.

[PunkCryborg]

Bad time for Japanese sellers. The yen is very low and stock in japan is pricier than ever so I imagine its harder to stay profitable

[mitsuman]

This is what I am seeing.

[cjameslv]

Site seems to be working fine on my side. Heard they banned a ton of ip addresses due to an influx of people using stolen credit cards though...

or you just need to refresh your dns, but i like what i just made up better!

[ClodBusted]

Thanks! I gave it another try as suggested, and now the site seems to be loading fine.

I feel dumb now.

[ClodBusted]

Regarding the re-design of Arcade-gear.com , I've asked them yesterday about when it will be finally done. Their reply came within a few hours, unfortunately they aren't sure about that.

[ClodBusted]

Recently, I contacted Arcade-Gear.com another time to ask them about some console accessory. This is the response I got:

Thanks for your mail. We hope you are doing well.

Unfortunately out business is going through a transitional phase at the moment but please contact a good friend of ours at the following email address if you are interested in sourcing any items from Japan:

gamedigga68@gmail.com

Best regards,

MGMNT
arcade-gear.com

Ah, that's too bad. I really hope they will be back in the near future and wish them good luck.

[ClodBusted]

Looks like Arcade-gear is still running their business. Their homepage is showing "Last update: October 2015".

[ClodBusted]

AAaaaand I can't access their website anymore. Could somebody please test if it's an IP issue, as it was in 2014?

[GaijinD]

I'm getting one of those shady link sites. Not a good sign.

[ClodBusted]

Damn.
Thanks.