How I use Buyee to expand my Vintage Clock Collection
Join this channel to get access to perks: / @flipclockfans If you collect vintage flip clocks long enough, you eventually discover that some of the best clocks in the world are hiding in Japan. In this video, I explain how Japanese proxy services work, what the real costs look like, and what flip clock collectors need to know before importing vintage electronics from Japan. I also walk through a real purchase I made using Buyee in 2026, including the actual fees, shipping costs, and a repair on a non-working TWEMCO AP-28 flip clock. Whether you're looking for rare COPAL models, Japanese-only releases, or cleaner examples than you typically find in the United States, proxy services can open up an entirely new world for collectors. In this video: • What Japanese proxy services actually do • How the buying process works • Hidden costs and fees first-time buyers overlook • My real-world Buyee purchase breakdown • Repairing a vintage TWEMCO flip clock • Important voltage and frequency differences collectors must understand Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:15 Why the best flip clocks are often in Japan 00:52 What a Japanese proxy service is 02:06 Why Japan has so many amazing flip clocks 02:54 How the proxy buying process works 03:44 Understanding the fees 04:45 My experience using Buyee 05:17 Buying a TWEMCO AP-28 from Japan 06:17 Final shipping costs breakdown 07:00 Repairing the TWEMCO flip clock 07:38 Cleaning and polishing the clock 07:50 Important voltage and frequency differences 08:48 Is using a proxy service worth it? 09:10 Viewer experiences and comments If you've used Japanese proxy services before, share your experiences and tips in the comments for other collectors. CREDITS Our Executive Producer Robert Jagers - Well known and respected restorer of flip clocks. Find Robert at: https://www.flipoclock.com Thanks to all our supporters! Robert Jagers Johan de Jong JW Hopkins John from NH Cipri Hosu Reysic Kristina Schlah Gnemelf Shelli Yoder Eerchant Ron Kellis #FlipClock #VintageElectronics #JapaneseAuctions #TWEMCO #COPAL #RetroTech #VintageClocks #Buyee
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