UP GARAGE Wants Your Money! USA Vs Japan
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Up Garage opened its USA store & everyone is upset about some of the pricing. Something doesn't make sense & so we go to Up Garage in Japan to look at the pricing difference.
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we wanted a up garage instead we got a markup garage
LMAO FR
Importing is cheaper than american up garage even a round trip to japan costs less
If you like JDM you got to pay.
Or just get Camero or Challenger
Camero?
Bro you're whiny FR
At that price you could go to Japan for a week have a holiday bring then bring back the seats from upgarage japan and still save money.😂
Not true. You will pay double the price you paid in order to clear customs and have it shipped.
@@Alex-vz2jzstill not gonna add up to 20k sparco seats
@@kurly311 True. but that's for a single seat.
The sparcos seats are only sold as a pair. so its like $800 +tax a seat.
If you got the cash to fill a container you can make a pretty good profit if you know how to do the customs paperwork.
@@Alex-vz2jzsorry but that’s just incorrect
My parents are coming to japan next year im sending a shopping list with them 😂
Fr get me blitz coil overs for a brz 😂
What’s their email? Ima send my list too 😂😂😂
They are lucky aren't taking me I'd need a container sorting by the time I'm done
I'm waiting for my bonus kid to be stationed in Japan he already knows he's possibly getting me all sorts of parts and maybe a car lol.
Man every set of wheels up garage has for sale in the US seems like a good deal until they slap another $1k for “shipping” as if they shipped the wheels by themselves and not in a huge bulk crate.
wouldn’t it cost them more to ship themselves ???
@@morbidelm2783their entire store could be filled with basically 1 or two full container. Costs about 3k to ship a container or less
They are double the price
Up Garage in the US added a round trip ticket plus room and board to their prices…
I'm not surprised at all. Transportation costs, import taxes, and trying to run a business in California these days. This will be short lived IMO.
@roadsofjapan6009 Nobody forgot that. It's cheaper to send stuff in bulk and a company will get better shipping rates than a random importer/exporter. yet it still comes out to be way cheaper to buy and ship each individual item to your door. Also are we forgetting these are used parts? I can get brand new same or better spec wheels for less shipped to my door. I shouldn't be able to buy/ship as individual, then sell the same item and still come out thousands cheaper than them.
It took me 3 years you get my SWEEPSTAKES car parts over here into the US..... THANK GOD THAT IT WASNT AN ELECTION YEAR......NOPE ! MIND BOTTLED JUST LIKE DEREK AND A TOYOTA?
Sam goes into UP Garage, finds a diff he needs and is gonna buy it and forgets it because he got to excited for a single wheel lmaooo
Maybe, or they coulda been waiting for an employee to bring the heavier stuff out.
@@OllamhDrab fair lol
Or he turned the camera off, bought the diff, took it back to his vehicle then went back to the wheel building and turned the camera back on.
@@StevensUncle i would agree with you exept at the end of the video where he is sitting in the back of the van you can see there is no diff...... but nice try on trying to be an ass when i was just making a funny comment.......
@@uhhstitxh560 Can you see what's behind him? There's also a bench blocking whatever is front of that but don't let common sense get in ur way😂😂 Also u should see someone about that temper lmfao.
The reason that upgarage doesn’t work in the U.S. is because people are forgetting that the parts japan has at upgarage is like us having ford, chevy, chrysler etc parts here. Plentiful which causes them to be at a lower cost.
The only way for it to work is if they heavily sell more DOMESTIC parts rather than import parts. Otherwise the math just doesn’t math for us here in the U.S. plus the hype tax doesn’t help either.
yup
I was thinking the same. It really was not smart to call it Up Garage, it should be marketed as some kind of boutique shop for rich people.
I feel like the US Up garage literally just took the price number from the Yen and only changed the sign to $ instead of doing a proper currency exchange
I’m glad you addressed this, prices are ridiculous. I order wheels all the time from Japan and it’s still way cheaper to buy from croooober than ordering from the US store.
Just remember what happened to Super Autobacs in the US...AND Upgarage opened up in the same city as Super Autobacs...
Super Autobacs was in Stanton next to the OG golfland near Beach blvd and Garden Grove blvd. Upgarage is located in West Garden Grove which is the nicer part of Garden Grove I would say lol
@@VWeGoBeachNow79 Yeah Valley View is nicer, but it's still not going to help, lol...
The up-garage store opened near me in garden grove. Tons of people aren’t happy with the price. It’s insane.
People in California got to Comfortable with rocking reps.. and now people get to see how much the real deal costs. For example a bride seat at nor cal auto style is 400$ it’s a rep.. people think it’s real.. a real low max bride seat cost 1200$
@@mroshfosh not what it is at all, and to be honest all the real stuff is usually in cali/washington state before it gets to the midwest. It is cheaper to order a brand new set of Works thru japan shipped than get these used ones for sale at UpGarage USA, that is the problem.
I saw they wanted $19k for a set of Recaro seats for a spirit rx7
@@NewDemons666 there is only 1500 Spirit Rs made but to be that expensive I guess I don't understand it. They are deff worth something I just don't know myself if that's proportionate.
@@nerbs101trufax bro. Fresh set of Work M8R 18x9.5 for $2400 shipped to USA. What Up Garage is charging for their in stock wheels is what it is; a price gouge. I already hear their doors slamming shut for business in the next 6 months.
19k for 6k seats… that’s a down payment on a nice house….
Bruh that slammed silverado in the upgarage parking lot blew my mind.
Wasn't expecting that at all lol. That truck was clean!
@@screamindemon71 Hella clean
I noticed it and was waiting for him to say something abt it
I'm going to showing my age when I mention this. This type of price hike has been done back when Super Autobacs opened their US store in Orange County, CA. During initial grand opening they were carrying real nice JDM parts and wheels. However, when there was no one paying their prices (giving a little consideration they were brand new parts), the inventory degraded dramatically. Ultimately, they went out of business
I use to go to that Super Autobacs in Stanton when it first opened. Me and the boys never bought a damn thing there because everything was too expensive. Thank God they turned turn it into a DMV!
In JAPAN, THERE ARE A LOT OF "UPS" IN JAPAN'S PARTS, BUT VERY LITTLE IN THE USD DEPT
They're gonna up themselves out of business in the U.S. How the hell did you completely miss that white Silverado on the way out?
21:49 dang i didn’t know yall had some obs in Japan , cool to see that
Just scan right past the dropped obs chevy! Come on Sam
Only if I could have fit that R33 intercooler in my luggage when I was there 2 weeks ago 😂
19k for seats is insane
Not bad for what they are. They're normally 20-21k if you can even find them. People just don't know what those are.
@@TienTran-kw3il fair but I ain’t rich 19k might as well buy a whole ass car 😂
@@TienTran-kw3ilwhy were they 6k in japan?
@@JU-wn1jm you can find replicas brand new for 6k usd. In sammit video was different model of Recaros which was 500 bucks per piece or 6k and some change in yen
Spirit R are rare af and finding a set of Spirit R seats is even rarer. In the US, other than behind public doors, the Upgarage seats are like the second on in the US publicly sold.
@@TienTran-kw3il Listen to yourself bruh. You're justifying that 30 year old cloth seats that some japanese guy have been smoking in for most of its life are 20k
saw some sweet RX-7 FD3 carbon Recaros in cali for only $19,500.00 lol
The usa upgarage prices seem high because they haven't started purchasing stock from people yet. So they might have imported or bought a large lot of merchandise to stock the new store... after they buy parts for a bit the price will drop
Not to mention that all the employees are making 20 bucks an hour minimum and if they are renting the building that's probably 40 grand a month. Cali is the wrong state if you want stuff cheap.
I wish I could buy parts for my car from Upgarage. Several months ago Upgarage have a contest their post on their official SNS as well. And I also enter it for Displaying photo gallery at Tokyo Auto Salon this year.
I was smile after that as well. At least I do my best.
Confirmed coming to Japan in Dec baby. I know the first place I am going
Love hotel?
So, as someone that used to work in the tire industry, I'm going to say it has a lot to do with import taxes and tariffs. For example, a couple of years ago, tariffs on Asian tires went through the roof. That's why Nexen, Hankook, and Kumhos, as well as a lot of others got so expensive. I know a lot of the prices Sam mentioned on wheels and tires won't buy just the tires in the US.
Up garage choose the wrong state to open a store 😅
Literally walk out of the shop and get state reffed just for purchasing “illegal parts” 😂 cali is a joke
USA is in it for the money not for the culture like Japan. It is the unfortunate truth behind the matter. They knew there was a large following so they marked up the prices for the grand opening just like any business would do. They realistically won’t be that high in a few months but they are definitely going to charge similar if not more than importing them yourself for convenience. Still ridiculous and hope they can figure it out sooner than later
I bet and up-garage on the east coast wouldn't tax like the Cali store does
The price would be ridiculous anywhere in the US for certain parts. I live in Cali and agree everything is a rip off but some things will be expensive no matter what.
19K for chairs that people have farted on them? It better come with a car at least
THE FIRST BANK OF MAY SAMMIT IS ROUGH, SAM! AKIN TO TO OLIVER ASKING FOR MORE , SIR!
WE OVER HERE IN THE US GOT A GERIATRIC BABY SNIFFING, WTF AM I DOING HERE, WHICH WAY DO I GO, STUMP HUMPIN PRESIDENT THAT CANT CONTROL HIS BLADDER MUCH LESS INFLATION AND SOUTHERN WALL!
21:49 obs chevy???
"rear supra tail lights" 😂
No real point having a shop that sells imported goods for a premium when in this day and age it's cheaper to order online.
Rent in Cali is probably part of it
Biggest issue with buying parts from upgarage/Japan is the insane shipping costs. I was looking for a tom’s exhaust for my aristo and found one in decent condition for about $800aud, but by the time I pay shipping, taxes ect, it would have cost over $3k.
But then I could buy a brand new exhaust from the UK and get it shipped to me for under $2k 🤔
Just watched your UPGarage video where you showed bike stuff 4yrs ago you mentioned would get into a bike when you have a bigger place!
I think nows the time but something like a bosozoku!! could do matching colours to the s15!
SAM, watching you do the "CONSUMER MATH" between the USD AND YEN, I AM FINDING THAT I AM ABOUT 50$ OFF ON THE UPSIDE WHEN ADDING UP PRICES ......
RECENTLY , I HAVE HAD TO WAIT FOR MY " SWEEPSTAKES MOTOR , TRANSMISSION, AND DIFF(3 YEARS) MY TRUCK IS DONE AND RACING! THE PRICE OF SHIPPING IS GONNA COST YA, CHIEF!
Authorities are pretty bias looking for the Japanese manufacturer stamp on wheels. “Is it made in Japan? Yup! You’re all good!” Hahaha.
Sammit sick vid and great comparison that's why Japan is always so much better the U.S is to strict and always worried about how much profit they can make when it comes to Automotive stuff or anything in general and it's ridiculous and needs to stop and I don't see that UP-GARAGE doing to well or staying open if they don't fix their prices also absolutely love the channel and the vids keep up the great work 👍
That is nuts, Up Garage needs to see what used parts actually go for. If they are selling items you can only get from Japan that is one thing, but selling stuff you can get in the US for almost triple what you can find them for on several websites, pawn stores, and junkyards. Yeah no
Awesome video as always Sammit. This kind of video is giving OG vibes when you were just starting out with UA-cam. Sammit can you and Mae-Chan do more videos like when y’all would do store reviews?
Those TE37's in 17x7.5 5x100 +48 would fit my gr86 perfectly, even with some curb rash and minor damage to some spokes that's a good price for US. They could get a beautiful refurb and would be minty fresh.
Um no UpGarage for Australia. Bummer . Remember Americans know more about everything even Japanese car parts. Hose reel , Awesome Sam.Aussie, Aussie, Aussie. Launch to daycare 🤪 Sayonara 🙏✌️🤘🇯🇵🇦🇺
They are trying to capitalise on the market, no other reason. But now people are realising you are having the wool pulled over your eyes.
R34’s aren’t 100k cars but US guys want to pay it so of course the price of everything will follow. Hopefully all this will cause the market to come back down for us actual enthusiasts to start enjoying these cars again.
I’m building a 180sx and kouki S14 and all my parts come directly from Japan because I’m tired of retailers and importers marking up the prices. You just need to know where to look. (I’m in the UK)
Imagine if they opened in Australia though lol!
I do understand the logistics side of things that its costly to send a ton of parts to the US, However if they keep prices super high in hopes ppl will fall for the Hype it will not last more than a year... i think it can work IF they carry alot of Usdm parts for cheap as well, its cheap in Japan cause its local, just like ford, chevy, dodge is local and more accessible to americans... so if they can do that it will work of course with reasonable pricing. California was not a good place to set up shop, the rent for the bldg there, employees rates per hr there as well as expensive utilities might be the price gouging issue... they should set up shop in another populated city/state that was much cheaper...
Tbf, in my opinion its totally fair that people in the US dont get these for as cheap. Otherwise, they would all be gone and hoarded by people not using them and then re-selling for 10x the price. Thats already happening and why prices are going up.
Upgarage US is an absolute rip off. The crazy thing is that idiots will pay the prices just for clout of owning “JDM” parts. I’m glad I still have friends still living in Japan that can buy parts for me.
Love your videos. But in the vlog walking around vids with the choppy low frame rate shake cam is brutal. I legit feel sick. Youd be better off just filming on a phone with Image Stabilization.
So jealous Ive needed a pair of 34 Coupe Tail Lights for over 10 years here in NZ, mine are cracked i just rock them cause their so rare & i aint paying $800 US for 25 year old lights lol
I bought from them before and many countries iver seas and u live in USA east coast. Shipping always sucks ,especially if it body parts because dimensions. Anything in life u get what u oay for.
21:49 what that obs doin?
California tax
US is UPCHARGE 😂😂😂
Crazy the same 5spd trans from the Silva was in the us trucks in the early 90’s. Same exact design.
Is Up Garage US run by people from Japan or are they just a shady franchisee? Are they like all those engine importers that still perpetuate the myth that engines in Japan are replaced at 50k miles because of shaken? (I guarantee you you're never getting an engine from japan with less than 50k miles on it).
Probably the craziest thing I’ve seen in this video, the random ass 98 Chevy Silverado @ 21:49
Went to Japan bought a Recaro RMS seat from UpGaragare Atsugi for less than retail here in US with the price of the plane ride included. Got a vacation out of it by going direct to car mecha of the world! Will do it again soon
Up Garage did what they should of done. Bring junk to US and sell it for a huge profit because Americans have hella money and love spending it.
I have bought 4 sets of wheels from up garage via their us website croooober. Have loved the prices shipped and was excited to go to the us store till I saw the prices. lowest I paid was 320 shipped for 15in cr kai, most I paid was 1900 shipped for a set of 17in rays with good shape used tires.
You have to put SHIPPING into consideration as well. Add that to the final price
Well like Sam said.... Let those parts sit there in the US store for a while, and hopefully the prices will go down 😂
Just make it wanted and murica will pay top dollar for it to be exclusive....hownit goes
Dude, you're like the MSNBC of finance when it comes to money exchange rates 🤯
They charge to high cause its in foreign menu.
Extra charge for there hard work convert languages that's not good.
If its free shipping then i understand the price
If you have a friend in the US military or Navy in Japan tell them to get it for you they get free shipping and tax when ship to USA even a car
Sammit can you go to up garage for me an get me a Nissan 5spd for my build as we have nun in NZ well the ones we have are all lunched 😂😅lol I'd so pay for a box from Japan an shop it to nz would turn up faster then ordering parts in our own country 😂😂😂
seen allot of up garage vids, this one feels like a personal walkthrough :)
Yeah Up Garage USA Is Hot Garbage With The Pricing!
i bet not even half a year that place will be having a sell out garage sale since no one will be buying
@@thatonebeone this is true, this is true!
I can buy a LS and put a cam and lifters in it cheaper than that...this what happens when people think jdm stuff is worth more than a house...it's all about greedy people
Dude sam please buy me that sr3 millennial seat I'll pay for shipping to Oregon please. It's supposed to go into my dc2 integra
Up yours garage
You just exposed the heck out of them ! Buy a plane ticket ! Fly to Japan , post everything home !!!
Nobody wants those wheels, that's why they're so cheap. Weak width and weak offset in common wheels aren't what people are looking for.
YO, what ever happen to "KHAN" that used to work for Sam? Anyone have the answer?
Finally he covering it.if He got wind of it that means its bad.Then up garage japan will.Then hope they Force them not to use their name.
Insurance scam. Mark it up, lose it, collect them money.. like in the 90s
That's bc they only shipping hype items to the usa and up charging the ever living fuck outta them
taxation
... Is your pinky on your right hand broken? Not trying to be an asshole but I noticed it is fixedly bent at the end of the video.
I bet the prices are real. If someone is willing to pay it, why would they change it??
Sammit i need help, i need some honda b series parts. do you have someone i cant get in touch with. b16 input shaft and a head for a poorman type r
Everyone says there expensive when I look on the website for wheels there always expensive then I see a dammit sammit video and everything is dirt cheap
thats bs cus i want to the usa store and they didn't have any of the good "parts" in store. also the store is small af
Another poor me Sammit video. Australians complain to much.
Dang I want those hako tail lights bad!!
hi sam. i have been watching your videos for a couple of months now and was just wondering where you were born
Why did they open a store in Cali LMAO
Shipping cost. Literally the only reason
It's the cheapest place to open because how close Cali is to Japan.
@@IamByzernot true at all.
Shipping cost to Freeport, Baltimore, Newport etc is all the same.
@@Whatamagehh quicker shipping maybe?
They don’t want to suffer in the middle of nowhere… you gotta think the port of Long Beach is close by…. That’s where a lot of people get their imported cars, goods, etc… from… they can’t afford to DHL everything to Nebraska!
if you buy a 200w lazer you can make any rust or engine grease that is caked look brand new in a few minutes lol
Down garage in SoCal is making up for the lost in Yen 💴
You know your son's gonna be just about old enough soon to start at RC cars now it would be a good time to start buying some RC cars cause you know what big kids like little toys still too
they shouldve just opened in michigan or central iowa
Greed always wins. And they know the poor people will pay the price, and never get ahead in life
shouldve opened one in the east coast. lol rhode island or new york or boston. or even in ct
CAN ANYONE TELL ME THE EXACT LOCATION OF THIS UPGARAGE THANK YOU!!!!
7k for vskf?? THATS F@&$ING CHEAP
Thank you for covering this, Sam!
3k 😂 is he smoking crack that’s about 4-5k USD
So yen is low currently what a r34 gtr selling for and do you know anyone selling hehehe
Wow can you get me parts for my r32? It so much cheaper in Japan
400 bucks for a set of wheels with new tires?? Fuuuck..