Tales of woe and lost books

[reppu]

I'm making a spreadsheet of all the books that were in that "lost in transit" package that I may or may not receive from Japan (please Jesus, I don't know if you agree with BL, but I'd totally love that package back. *wibbly eyes*). This list doesn't include anything that I didn't take to Japan, and it's not complete (damn you DMP for having a monster list of BL manga and novels!), but it only excludes DMP. So far I am missing: eight series, 46 individual books, and about $505 in book costs. Not to mention the $100 shipping fee. And DMP is gonna murder me, as I know I owned nearly every novel they released. However, I had to stop making my list when I came to them because I did receive a SAL shipment, and I'm praying that some of my favorite novel titles are in there (I have no idea what I packed where, as that whole moving period feels like a blur).

Still, sadness! ;__; I estimate the total loss to be around $700 when I finish tallying everything. I had no idea I spent that much on manga! It's a crazy thought, made even crazier because this is just the BL manga list. I that if I start making a list of all the regular books, I'll burst into tears. I guess this is a very valuable (as in expensive) lesson; next time I ship ANYTHING, my name and address will be plastered in fifty million places on that box, inside and out. People will talk about the insane girl whose address is posted inside regular $0.44 letters, but at least I know it'll get there!

Plus, my favorite blue sweater was in that package for padding. Double sadness! Jesus help me!

Comments

[cienna.livejournal.com]

Ugh, that sucks! I noticed when I was packing my stuff that I had quite a few of your BL novels. So if you're missing any of those, just wait and let me check. Of course they are also being sent sea mail so it may be awhile. XD Hopefully, the boxes will get here before Christmas and then I can just send them to you when I go home. And don't give up on your missing box yet. It could just be delayed somewhere. I have a feeling it will turn up eventually.

[reppu.livejournal.com]

I'm praying Dad, I really am. I'm not completely forlorn, but if I don't hear anything near Christmas (and if I have the money), I think I'll try to find some deals to replace everything. The $700 estimate was based on the wholesale price, and maybe I can find some deeply discounted stuff on garagesalejapan or YaoiClub.

I need a job so I can come over there! I really miss you and Mom.

[cienna.livejournal.com]

We miss you, too!! ♥ Come visit us! You can get Mom to cook for you so it will be really cheap. XD

I was going to suggest trying to get some of the books secondhand if your box doesn't turn up. You might check used bookstores, too. Some of the ones in Louisville have a really big manga section, so I wouldn't be surprised if it was the same in Atlanta. I've picked up some yaoi ones there for really cheap.