UP GARAGE Wants Your Money! USA Vs Japan 

we wanted a up garage instead we got a markup garage

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.

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.

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.

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.😂

My parents are coming to japan next year im sending a shopping list with them 😂

Just remember what happened to Super Autobacs in the US...AND Upgarage opened up in the same city as Super Autobacs...

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

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

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.

The up-garage store opened near me in garden grove. Tons of people aren’t happy with the price. It’s insane.

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

In JAPAN, THERE ARE A LOT OF "UPS" IN JAPAN'S PARTS, BUT VERY LITTLE IN THE USD DEPT

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.

Awesome video as always Sammit. This kind of video is giving OG vibes when you were just starting out with RU-vid. Sammit can you and Mae-Chan do more videos like when y’all would do store reviews?

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.

Thank you for covering this, Sam!

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.

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?

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.

19k for seats is insane

seen allot of up garage vids, this one feels like a personal walkthrough :)

I went to that Up Garage 2 weeks ago! Very cool store with some awesome deals. Paid Sammit HQ a visit too (it's like a 10 minute walk from the train station - get off at Minami-machida Grandberry Park, but make sure you ride the express and not the "normal" train - saves about 30 minutes). The Comp S15 is insane in person! The videos don't do it justice. It's pure beauty. A work of art.

Only if I could have fit that R33 intercooler in my luggage when I was there 2 weeks ago 😂

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

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

saw some sweet RX-7 FD3 carbon Recaros in cali for only $19,500.00 lol

"rear supra tail lights" 😂

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

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

Probably the craziest thing I’ve seen in this video, the random ass 98 Chevy Silverado @ 21:49

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!

Great video as always!

21:54 90s chevy truck is 🔥

The way you walked right past that white obs Chevy broke my heart that thing was so nice

Just scan right past the dropped obs chevy! Come on Sam

Crazy the same 5spd trans from the Silva was in the us trucks in the early 90’s. Same exact design.

Rent in Cali is probably part of it

The first day I went to do training for a Japanese company we went past this Up Garage its just around the corner. Soon I will go back and will go tobthe Sammit merch shop cant wait.

19K for chairs that people have farted on them? It better come with a car at least

Lmao the purchase of the wheel. 😆 💯 Some real cool parts for good prices there. As a biker, I am definitely curious about the bike section at Up Garage. 😄 Gonna look up a video of it.

Curious question @sammit I own I believe a o4 lancer rally edition does Japan still sell or still regularly have body kit parts or parts in general ?

Confirmed coming to Japan in Dec baby. I know the first place I am going

Authorities are pretty bias looking for the Japanese manufacturer stamp on wheels. “Is it made in Japan? Yup! You’re all good!” Hahaha.

Damn! I gotta head down there, just picked up an Evo 5 so I could use some parts!

You have to put SHIPPING into consideration as well. Add that to the final price

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 👍

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.

I live really close to the US up garage I was shocked when I saw the prices

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 🤔

Lol, great home DIY suggestion with using a wheel for a water hose roller.

You just exposed the heck out of them ! Buy a plane ticket ! Fly to Japan , post everything home !!!

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.

Is it possible to view the up garage stock online and have them shipped through an importer to lower the fees? I was looking at those XD9s and for $380 then + shipping costs would be still way cheaper!

Love the wheel as a garden hose holder

Up garage choose the wrong state to open a store 😅

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.

Dang I want those hako tail lights bad!!

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

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!

Well like Sam said.... Let those parts sit there in the US store for a while, and hopefully the prices will go down 😂

Dude my first car was a is300 love that car 2:02

Imagine if they opened in Australia though lol!

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

what the link for the usa one?

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.

21:49 what that obs doin?

They get you at the shipping lol.. that’s why prices here in the states are high

Be cool to have one in NZ

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

The slammed obs in Japan tho 🫡🔥

21:49 obs chevy???

Man the Yen has tanked. I was last in Japan in 2019 and it was about 70 yen to the pound. It now sits at 197 yen to the pound. That's just insane.

Puns, gotta love em

For that one mag you brought is $43.01 in New Zealand dollars so that is still very cheap

These wheels are they priced separately or for altogether 🤔

Dude, you're like the MSNBC of finance when it comes to money exchange rates 🤯

shouldve opened one in the east coast. lol rhode island or new york or boston. or even in ct

Will they had to ship everything over right ?

Sam, Im curious, does UP garage sell older classic rims???

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...

i say less than 1 year USA one will have a real close out garage sale

Obs chevy at 21:48 is crazyyyy🤣🤣

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

they shouldve just opened in michigan or central iowa

Is it possible to find parts for my Nissan Sentra ser spec v ? And ship

That's the up garage 20 min from me!

right now shipping is expensive for uss in norway. IF i by some smal rims from china i have to pay almost 100$ a rim in shipping that's up to two times the price of the rims. :( big one like you use cost even more. STIL. it wont up the price that much. btw i think all of them is knockoff of the "Minilites" rims from the UK. they first came out on the mini in 1962

hi sam. i have been watching your videos for a couple of months now and was just wondering where you were born

So whats the update on the giveaway car? Has the winner finally received his prize or is he still waiting

In my opinion it would be a little cheaper to ship without tires also

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!

I was reading that 3rd party proxy’s can’t buy off upgarage/crooober anymore? Is this 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

@SAMMIT May (however you spell it japanese lol) has got that baby glow buddy lookin good

I need a Miata LSD if you can find me one put of a JDM one over there 😂

So Sam is the plug for genuine JDM parts to us now, did I hear you correctly?? 😊

Its okay if we get taxed just means when i go to japan till be ten times cheaper