I´ve decided on my self-birthday present, and I want another Usakumya bag (well, a pochette). I´ve posted on EGL, but since I don´t seem to be having much luck at all, I´m thinking of buying it directly off the Baby website, but---I´ve never bought off it, and I really have no idea how it works. Or should I use a SS instead? Would it end up being cheaper? I´ve never used one to buy before.

So, all you MAF members, I need your help with navigating that site, or personal recommendations/experiences. Thanks in advance!

Don't use an SS - you can buy it directly from the site.  Or you can email them kumiko@babyssb.co.jp

its much easier I guess... some of them speak a bit of english so its better to just order that way.

I think you can actually register then - it will wont ask for any payment method yet.. just  name, address etc. 

If I remember correctly someone posted a how to buy on EGL a while back.. I just dont remember the link.  The best way I guess is to just contact kumiko or any staff.

Or you can also probably make a reservation at tokyorebel.com - i think the prices might be quite the same ... they charge $100 for the pochette (as opposed to $90 but its in english) and you might save on the shipping since its in new york rather than japan.

I just checked Tokyo Rebel, but sadly....the pochettes are sold out.

I think I saw one one Closet Child today (it is the pink one and I think it was the pochette, but you would have to check). Hopefully you will see this in time.