Buying COPIC MARKERS in JAPAN!!! 🇯🇵

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[@macroevolve]

The best place to buy Copic markers, is Japan - for people who live in Japan. You are stuck with 50 bucks for 6 markers in the US

[@SUSSIEST]

“It doesn’t really look like a lot” let me tell you, it looks like *a LOT*

[@LeanneLandArt]

hehe - I guess that amount did double my marker collection. Maybe the amount of money I spent on it made it feel smaller than it should've been. 🙈

[@arkadymassey2760]

IKR :>

[@dorothywong2362]

OMG... I am dying over here... waaahhh... I need to go to Japan so badly... lol Great Haul !!!

[@LeanneLandArt]

😊 The minute I got back from my trip I felt the same way! I couldn’t wait to go back again! I miss it like crazy, it’s a wonderful country to visit! And the Copics... 😍

[@dorothywong2362]

@@LeanneLandArt Happy Belates btw

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thank you! ☺️

[@LetsGoBuffalo72]

coronavirus???? NANI SHINDEDU

[@tragixxfire3567]

Just in case you still want copics there 3.90 each for ciao at blicks art store

[@CelticStar8]

I recently bought a few (12) markers myself at Hobby Lobby. I guess they were clearing out old Copic Sketch markers, because they were reduced to $2.00 each.

[@LeanneLandArt]

Wow, you found a tremendous deal! I actually found my very first Copic on clearance as well - that’s how I first discovered them. You did well getting 12 markers at that price! 😊

[@nancyomalley9959]

The A.C. Moore near me in Levittown, NY is going to close-I hope it becomes a Hobby Lobby as there already is a Michael's at the Nassau Mall down the Turnpike!

[@dww786]

Like a candy store, wow! So beautiful! Happy for you that you were able to have such a great trip/experience for your birthday. Have fun filling in your color chart, and thanks for sharing. :o)

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thanks so much - I actually just finished colouring in my chart now and filming next weeks’ video! Japan was incredible and everyone was so kind, it was wonderful! Hope you have a great weekend! 😊

[@dww786]

Thanks, you have a great weekend, too!

[@iiulia88]

I’m glad my grandparents are from japan now-

[@LeanneLandArt]

Ahh, you're lucky - I love Japan! I can't wait to visit again someday soon! 😊

[@adelek3763]

Hey there ! I've been in Japan for 4 years and i only heard of Tokyu Hands thanks to your channel !! So this year i finally bought some stuff there, with the 8% tax free + the 5% coupon i bought 160+ copics, copic papers, blank shikishi, some multiner etc, all of this would have cost me 1 240€ here in France, but it only cost me ~600€ there !!! So thank you a lot !!

[@LeanneLandArt]

That’s amazing! I’m so jealous you’re in Japan! Tokyu Hands is an awesome store. It sounds like you got a lot of great supplies! 😊

[@robinx9424]

Hey there thanks for sharing. How would I get this 5% off discount? Is each marker 380JPY without tax?

[@adelek3763]

@@robinx9424 you can download the coupon from the Tokyu hands facebook ! (sorry for the late answer, didn't got a notification ^^')

[@robinx9424]

Aka Suna Hey thanks. No worries :)

[@JollyOl]

*Half of what we pay..* *Uses 40% off 0^0 Hehe..

[@LeanneLandArt]

😁

[@SybilB]

Hi Leanne, how wonderful you were able to travel to Japan to celebrate your birthday! I feel so bad that you have to pay such high prices for Copic markers in Canada. We have several online stores that sell them for $5 and even lower when they have a sale. Have a wonderful day and thanks for sharing.💗

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thanks, Sybil! Usually I'm able to take advantage of the Michael's coupons but unfortunately they don't carry every colour. This haul definitely helped fill in my chart quite a bit! 🙈 I hope you have a nice weekend! 😊

[@BUNNIFER10]

Where in canada

[@markrves]

Omg yes! I wanted to go to Japan next year and I was searching for a copic markers store! Sooo thank you for this video I’ll definitely go there!💖

[@LeanneLandArt]

I’m so glad you found this video helpful! Tokyu Hands is such a fun store and it’s definitely one of the best places to pick up Copics in Japan! 😊

[@CodeRipple]

Well nice try doing that now

[@Sam-kb2hr]

Now I know where I need to go on vacation! Lol. I only have 15 copic markers so far, and I would love to have more of them. I remember your old collection video where you said you were planning a trip there and I was excited when I saw that you posted it today. Are you going to do a haul?

[@LeanneLandArt]

Aww, thanks so much for checking out the video! I actually filmed a haul and swatching video that will be posted next week! Now that I’ve had some of my markers a while I find now I’m having to buy refills! 🙈 The Copics are so great though!

[@Sam-kb2hr]

Ok.Yeah it makes sense that you need to buy a lot of refills.

[@dorothywong2362]

@@LeanneLandArt Otakufuel has refills on for $4.99 USD atm

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thanks for letting me know, I hadn’t heard of that site before but it’s a great price!

[@dorothywong2362]

@@LeanneLandArt I am not sure where you live in Canada, I pick up at US PO, so I save on the time that it takes, and shipping.

[@amymyers8785]

Ohhhhh!! Just seeing all the colors out like that makes my heart happy!

[@LeanneLandArt]

Hehe - I definitely know what you mean! ☺️

[@clarielle7271]

I need to go there!!!

[@LeanneLandArt]

☺️

[@celia3816]

You spent 404 dollars on 85 markers in Japan but in the US you can buy a 72 pack on amazon for 270$?

[@LeanneLandArt]

I spent about 3.50 USD per marker. It cost just over 300 USD for the amount I bought. The Amazon price would be about 3.75 a marker, which is also a great deal!

[@lasarith2]

Galactic Skys exchange rate.

[@jamestyler114]

I can’t believe it’s cheaper than blick art.

[@iiulia88]

You spent $3:25 (yen is less value than money)

[@polarbearhero9803]

Galactic Skys You can’t compare the price of sets with prices of individual markers. These are colors not in sets. Colors you want so you don’t have to buy a set of 72 when you just want 3 or 4 colors from it. They always get you when you buy markers individually.

[@Solarstormflare]

i went to the tools shop in japan to buy copic markers! :D Blew almost all my holiday spending budget saved over a few years on an entire 358 colour set of sketches, even though it was ten percent off that month, i guess to offset the recent price raise of each marker. They come in a cardboard box where they preselect them for you

[@LeanneLandArt]

Oh, that's interesting. I did almost the same thing as you, spending most of my travel allowance on Copic markers when I was there. It's such a dream to see them in Japan and have access to every colour and variant! 😍

[@EmmaHoughton09]

I have never been to a store that had that many markers...😭

[@Tsircrd]

Love the video. Would you happened to have seen the complete 358 color set or know if the have it there? My brother is currently in Tokyo right now until the summer. Im asking from NYC. Thanks.

[@LeanneLandArt]

The only place I saw the full sets of everything was at Tokyu Hands in Shibuya. There's a few Tokyu Hands around Japan but not all had everything, but that particular store did. Hopefully that helps. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@geritress2327]

Great haul, can a person order on line from them?

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thank you, I do believe you can order direct from the Tokyu Hands website and they should have an English version. You’d need to also be aware of possible import fees depending on what country you live in. The Copic official website also sells their makers online. I typically purchase mine from Michaels or local art stores. I hope this helps! 😊

[@ripfuzz3435]

This video is straight up marker porn lol. The dopamine released in my brain from seeing everything in one spot that you can just buy over the counter. Omg so satisfying 😻

[@LeanneLandArt]

Hahaha I’m glad you enjoyed it! ☺️

[@itemreceived2283]

Oh god it's a soulgasm * o *

[@LeanneLandArt]

☺️

[@gosiatko]

HEAVEN!!!!!

[@LeanneLandArt]

☺️

[@markmoreno7295]

When I went in Fall of 2023 (Oct) the price was up from 380 to 450¥ but this might have been that I went to a fancier store in Yokohama called Tools. However the exchange rate was fantastic so I still paid about the same. I think Tools is somehow affiliated with the company that makes Copic Markers so even if they cost slightly more I was OK with that.

[@markmoreno7295]

Sorry 2022.

[@LeanneLandArt]

Ahh yeah the conversion to Yen has been pretty great lately. And even with the increase it’s still a good deal. I haven’t heard of that store before, but I’ll have to check it out. 😊

[@idiotsandwich115]

Are copics in Japan cheaper? I bought my first set of Copic markers on Amazon, because in my country, you can't buy them in stores, sadly

[@LeanneLandArt]

They are quite cheaper in Japan, especially with the currency exchange. Added with the discount and tax rebate I received for not being a resident of Japan it was a good amount of savings. Our local craft store sells them in my town but they don't have all colours and they're more than double the JPN price without a coupon. I think online is the best way to buy them otherwise. 😊

[@idiotsandwich115]

@@LeanneLandArt Thanks for your answer! If I ever get the chance to fly to Japan, I'll definitely go to a store where they sell copics!! :)

[@sgz3112]

WHY ARE YOU SO INNOCENT AND ADORABLE!!!

[@LeanneLandArt]

☺️💕

[@LivTheWiz]

While you still pay about 5.99 or 7.99 in America, Dick Blick (an art supplies store) carries all the copic colors in store. They also carry the classic and ciao versions and refills. So of you don't want to go to japan and still see all the copic markers in person try dickblick!

[@LeanneLandArt]

I wish we had them here in Canada. I have ordered online from them before and it’s so handy with the large selection of colours and types that they have! 😊

[@dianatapia9274]

wow! can you buy from that store online?

[@kathyp374]

So was buying them individually cheaper or better than say a couple ready made sets?

[@LeanneLandArt]

Buying them individually in Japan worked best for me, because I already had quite a few in my collection so by getting them individually I was able to get exactly what I needed. I'm at the point now where I find if I buy a set I always seem to get some doubles. The discounts that Tokyo Hands had were also great - saving on tax + using their coupon! Although if you're starting out, the sets are commonly around the same price as buying the separately or sometimes with a small savings in price.

[@bostonblackie9503]

What about just buying the 12 copics that are apparently all you need? 4 flesh tones, 4 primary colours, four greys. Amounts to at least $120.00 CAN plus tax.

[@judithf9297]

Hello Leanne, do you know if it’s possible to buy Copics online from this store in Japan and be delivered in the states? Of course I don’t know how much shipping would be. I found some information and followed the directions,but it didn’t work. I’m not sure if they actually would ship Copics at all. I thought maybe you know something about it. Thank you

[@LeanneLandArt]

I know they did offer international shipping, but when I went on their website to check it out the links they mentioned to connect to for the international shipping were broken. And the main website for the shipping is no longer in service. It feels like they don’t offer it anymore although you could try posting on their Facebook page to see if you get a reply there. If you wanted to order directly from Japan, you could also try the Japan Amazon website, it’s possible they’re available there as well. Good luck in your search!

[@judithf9297]

Shop Leanne Thank you Leanne, I actually checked Amazon Japan, one Copic Sketch is 690 yens which comes to about $6.50, that’s not cheap and I’m sure the shipping is a lot. I found on Rakuten Global website to buy from Japan for $3.99 per marker, but the shipping is still a lot. Have you heard of a site Mercari? They sell everything there, I found Copics for very good deals, but I don’t think I trust that site to buy from. It’s similar to Wish, and I’m skeptical about that too. Of course Copics are expensive on ebay too, and mostly what I’m afraid on these sites is that even if the markers are brand new, who know where they are coming from and if they were sitting for long,the nibs could be dry. The best deal is at Blick, their price is $5.85 per marker, I can build up slowly, buying 3 in a same color family, actually if I spend $35 then it’s free shipping. I think that’s my best option, I just have to be patient :).

[@judithf9297]

I forgot to say, I watched your tutorials, they are excellent, I know you started slow too, so your videos helped me a lot to decide how to go about this, because I’m starting from the beginning,I don’t have any Copics right now. 😊

[@LeanneLandArt]

That’s unfortunate about the price on Amazon Japan, I would’ve expected them to be cheaper there. I haven’t heard of the other site you mentioned and I would be skeptical too. I have bought from Blick before online and was satisfied with the markers I received. You could keep an eye out for sales there or discounted shipping deals. You make a good point about not knowing where the markers are coming from by buying at an unknown store, with the chance the markers could’ve been sitting for a while. Are you in the states? I do recall someone mentioning another site that was pretty affordable in California that they ordered from. I will see if I can find it for you.

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thank you so much! 😊 Starting out is the hardest, and I remember using most of my sisters Spectrum Noir markers she lent me with the few Copics I had. Although my collection built up faster than I thought it would. The 40% off coupons at Michaels helped a lot with that too! Im so glad you’re finding the videos helpful! 💕

[@DarkModulator]

Copic markers are the best of the best + the refils and the ability to make your own colors. But in Europe the cost arround 5$ for Ciao (the cheaperst price I could find) and arround 10 $ for the sketch, and refils arround 10$. This is extreme expensive, double the price from the best brands but many pros use them, and make the amateurs like myself to find similar colors. If I was able to do the same trip I could save easily 500$.

[@LeanneLandArt]

It’s shocking how much the prices can vary for Copics by country. Also surprising to see how affordable they are in Japan. I know I’ve purchased Copics many different ways and from different companies just trying to source the best value. Good luck on your search! 😊

[@DarkModulator]

@@LeanneLandArt Thank you for your informative videos, for amateurs is extremely expensive. I am currently using Zig Kuretake and Winsor & Newton. The first are like ciao but 138 colors instread of 180 and no refills. W&N are very good but limited in their Brush variant of 72 and they whole range of 200ish. Copics are just the best. But I have a big problem to find the excact match of their colors with other marker makers. keep up the good work :)

[@ye-emikaventures4529]

I love your work and videos so much! Can you please do a video on fineliners for copics? Thanks!

[@muesli_]

Are copics good to color anime with it?

[@LeanneLandArt]

Absolutely, you can get some really nice colour blends with them!

[@ChargeItUp1]

I think so too I use them for my skin tones and greys I post my art on Instagram

[@ganeshjois]

What were those green capsules and what did they have inside?

[@LeanneLandArt]

Oh, the green capsules were gachapon! They came from Gacha machines where you put 2-300 yen in and get one of the five or six random toys each machine has. You can get some pretty crazy and unique choices. The ones I got that day were Splatoon themed from the Nintendo game. They were inside the Tokyu Hands store.

[@sabatheus]

Look at that wall of happiness there. :O

[@LeanneLandArt]

☺️

[@lasarith2]

Am I right in thinking , (from the yen price on the shelf’s ) that the Sketch was 380 yen, the Refill was 380 yen and the ciao was 250 yen in 2018 .

[@LeanneLandArt]

That's right, incredibly cheap compared to our local Michael's that charged over 8 dollars a marker. And they had every single colour in every single variation!

[@lasarith2]

@@LeanneLandArt I found a video the other day were they are now 418 yen (sketch/refill 12ml) and 275 for the Ciao.

[@LeanneLandArt]

@@lasarith2 Ahh, that's interesting. Not a crazy increase but I guess it's not surprising they'd be a bit more now. Their dollar is really weak right now also, so likely the conversion would be comparable.

[@lasarith2]

@@LeanneLandArt forgot to ask, Did they mention any restrictions on the refill various ink (can/not ) take them aboard a plane due to liquid limit ?

[@LeanneLandArt]

@@lasarith2 Great question! I actually packed mine in my checked luggage and had no issues. I think that amount of liquid in your carry-on may raise flags. Even if they're individually packaged. But they travelled safely in my checked luggage and arrived with no issues. 😊

[@denisewilsonart]

enjoyed watching...i can;t wait to go to japan...

[@LeanneLandArt]

It’s so awesome there, I can’t wait to go back! ☺️ Thanks for checking out the video!

[@TheSonic1685]

Alternatively if you live in Australia the same set of markers you bought will cost 1071$ at 12.50$ a marker.

[@LeanneLandArt]

😳 That's so crazy! I just bought a replacement marker today at our local craft store and the price was 8.99 Canadian. I was able to use a 40% off coupon thankfully. But they're so expensive outside of Japan.

[@TheSonic1685]

@@LeanneLandArt Thank goodness you had that coupon. I was today years old when I learned that buying copic markers outside of Japan was a scam.

[@katehealey9935]

Hi I was wondering how much do the 72 pc classic sets of copic markers cost in Japan? Thank you!

[@LeanneLandArt]

I'm sorry, I don't recall how much the sets were unfortunately.

[@tinafrancisco514]

imagine being an artist with money

[@mzeeshan]

Let me re-calculate here. So she actually spent at least CAD 500 (on average/minimum) to fly from Canada to Japan and on top of that, she spent CAD 445 to buy just 85 Copic markers. Hmmm.. That adds up to around CAD 945 (excluding her cost of hotel and food, local travel, and leisure in Japan). So 975-780(her total) = CAD 165. So in order to save just CAD165, she spent almost CAD 1000+ (roughly including all expenses ). Now that is definitely a cheap way to get Copic markers if you close your eyes from all other expenses innit! ;)

[@LeanneLandArt]

😊 If the reason I went to Japan was to only buy Copic markers then that would make sense, but it isn’t.

[@margarethouse9128]

Lucky you.

[@michaelpeters8615]

Carpe Diem art supply store in Walnut Creek California I paid $5.24 per marker.

[@LeanneLandArt]

That’s a great price!

[@jaysato]

the shibuya location is the first ever tokyu hands in japan

[@LeanneLandArt]

That’s pretty cool, I didn’t know that! ☺️💕

[@tasst2674]

It looked like they sold markers in sets in the lower shelves. Did i see that correctly. Thx,

[@LeanneLandArt]

Yes, they do have the sets also! I didn’t bother getting the sets because I would’ve ended up with some duplicate markers, but this store has every possible product and configuration I’ve ever seen available with Copics! 😍

[@nancyomalley9959]

@@LeanneLandArt I'm basically doing the same thing but with Michael's Artist Loft markers. I already got the 24 set(for ONLY $21-NORMALLY $75) and now with each coupon, I'll get a single marker for 40-50% off their regular price of $3.99(not going to pay full price)

[@teddybears2774]

Ok question so ween it says is is ¥380 dose that mean &380 or dose it mean something els like 38 a dollar each or what bc I don’t get it but I know no one is going to see this...

[@LeanneLandArt]

¥380 would roughly be about $3.80 usd. The easiest way to convert would be to add a decimal in for the ‘cents’. But the conversion is usually a little lower on the US side. Today’s conversion for ¥380 is $3.59 usd. Hope that helps! 😊

[@downhillfam3374]

How much did it cost you than.

[@Kwinim]

But wait how much dolar is the one copic marker in japan?

[@LeanneLandArt]

Each individual Copic sketch marker was ¥380 which is around $3.60 USD. Because I'm not from Japan I also didn't have to pay tax and I had a coupon to receive a percentage off my purchase which brought the price down even more.

[@Kwinim]

@@LeanneLandArt ok thank you so much!🥺😍

[@LeanneLandArt]

@@Kwinim No problem - I hope it helped! 😊

[@ChrisPBacon007]

Michael’s still cheaper 40% off buy online and pick up in store.

[@blossompetal784]

Copics here in Australia are about $12 AUD each

[@LeanneLandArt]

Oh wow, I think that’s the highest price I’ve seen so far! Hopefully you’re able to order them online for a cheaper cost, or use coupons where you buy them!

[@blossompetal784]

@@LeanneLandArt buying online can be just as costly when you factor in postage. We dont have couponing here in Oz

[@owo858]

I live in Australia and copics cost $5 dollars

[@sfgcardsandcraft4571]

Hi Blossom petal, if you order from "Craft on line" in Queensland the Sketch are around $8+ and Chao around $5+. At least last time I checked. I have never bought Copics but was lucky to have around 40 (Chao) colours given to me resently.

[@acy_pr]

Do they also sell each set? A-E? (Sketch)

[@LeanneLandArt]

I can’t confirm every set, but I did notice a lot of sets when I was there, including the larger sets (like the 72 pack). Considering they had everything I’ve ever seen made from Copic (and more) I would bet they have them all. Not all Tokyo Hands carry every single colour, but the one we visited in Tokyo in Shibuya did have everything.

[@acy_pr]

@@LeanneLandArt thanks for the answer! :)

[@LeanneLandArt]

No problem- have a great day! 😊

[@facehunter504]

But Ohuhu are pretty much the same, just as vibrant, if not more. Only big difference is the color selection and the awful tops that don’t resemble the actual color of the marker.

[@asadepicart5384]

What price of one markers

[@LeanneLandArt]

At the time, I believe I paid around $3.50 a marker.

[@asadepicart5384]

@@LeanneLandArt Thanks for reply 🙃🙃🙃

[@Fungreation]

May I know the address of the store you went please? Thank you

[@LeanneLandArt]

For sure! I went to the location in Shibuya in this video - the address is: 12-１８ Udagawachō, Shibuya City, Tōkyō-to 150-0042, Japan

[@Fungreation]

@@LeanneLandArt Thank you!

[@Fungreation]

@@LeanneLandArt May I also know the Kyoto shop address that you went? Thank you

[@LeanneLandArt]

The Tokyu Hands we visited in Kyoto was located: Near Daimaru Kyoto / 27 Naginataboko-cho, Shijo-Karasuma Higashi-iru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto

[@vitorcouto9994]

How much ond set markers 36 Colors in dollar in Japan? Forget my english, I’m brasilian

[@LeanneLandArt]

No worries, I'm sorry I don't remember how much the sets were. The markers overall were much cheaper though then I've seen.

[@msbecky]

LOL Wish I was using copic when I lived in Japan wow

[@LeanneLandArt]

I know exactly what you mean! There's so many things I wish I had've bought or stores I wish I had've went to when I was in Japan. I have a list that I keep adding to if I ever go back. 😊

[@samojede6776]

Where can I get that coupon?

[@LeanneLandArt]

The coupon was available on their Facebook page. I'm not sure if they still have it but I would recommend checking there. Good luck!

[@samojede6776]

@@LeanneLandArt thank you!!

[@laureengunter8351]

How do you pay in the Store?

[@LeanneLandArt]

I paid using my Visa card. Japan is largely a cash-only society but for bigger purchases I was able to use my Visa card with no problem. 😊

[@laureengunter8351]

Shop Leanne Thank you, good to know and good video🥰

[@LeanneLandArt]

Thank you so much! Have a great day! 😊

[@BUNNIFER10]

Does the Japan store do mail orders

[@LeanneLandArt]

I’m pretty sure they do. The have an English version of their site and they did offer shipping to Canada when I checked last.

[@katsmith8263]

Envy envy envy

[@armyfvrchannel3380]

How much did it cost in japan ¥

[@LeanneLandArt]

In Japan I paid ¥380 per sketch marker, which is around $3.80 USD. In addition I also had a discount coupon from their Facebook page, and then I saved the tax because I was from out of country.

[@armyfvrchannel3380]

Ohhh thank u very much for the response this is really helpful for me because im having a very hard time buying copics

[@deepadalal9009]

Nice Video

[@LeanneLandArt]

☺️ Thank you!

[@tascha11]

did you pack them into the hand luggage?

[@LeanneLandArt]

That’s a really good question! I packed them in my checked luggage because I was concerned about the amount of liquid I would’ve been carrying on-board. Even though it’s in small containers, it would’ve been a large quantity and looked weird I suppose. :) They travelled fine in my checked luggage, with no issues of bleeding or the ink expanding. Everything was all good!

[@hayleyyt9524]

Where do you get Japan money

[@LeanneLandArt]

We have a local foreign exchange office where I live and they have great rates, so I switched my money before I went. The banks offer foreign exchange too, although sometimes it has to be ordered in advance. Japan is mostly a cash society though so it’s hard to use credit cards there unless it’s for big purchases. So I had to take more cash with me than I would typically travel with.

[@yeseniahernandez2664]

are they cheaper there

[@LeanneLandArt]

Yes, quite a bit. And then paired with the discount coupon for the store and tax rebate (because I’m from out of country) I saved a lot!

[@mohdaart4870]

I need it but i don't have money

[@ethancaracofe5519]

Can anyone carpool from the us

[@LeanneLandArt]

😂 I wish I had a flying car, I would love to go back!

[@jazminealbury1643]

Me here in 2020 *japan has coronavirus*

[@LeanneLandArt]

😑 It’s awful.

[@nehalsingh3094]

I am giving up... Buying copic marker ain't my cup of tea 🤐

[@LeanneLandArt]

Aww, that's too bad. 😕 Do you have some already or were you just researching them? There are other brands that are nice as well, and are more cost-effective.

[@nehalsingh3094]

@@LeanneLandArt actually there aren't much stationery shops around here and the ones I have bleed to much 😟. I would be glad if you could suggest me cheaper range of these markers.☺️

[@LeanneLandArt]

@@nehalsingh3094 That's too bad that there aren't many stationary shops near by where you are. I find I have to order online a lot for the colours I need. If your marker bleeds it might be because it's new and full of ink. Copic suggests taking the caps off both ends for the first little bit to alleviate the pressure and prevent the marker from blotting ink down on your paper. I've done this a bunch and it works. I used "Spectrum Noir" markers in the beginning and I really liked those. If you are near a Michael's store "Artist Loft" has a similar Copic-style marker set that could be worth checking out. I've been told they're decent as well.

[@nehalsingh3094]

@@LeanneLandArt thank you very much.. I would definitely look for it..☺️

[@YorukaGenki]

My eyes are very spoiled by the colors

[@quiettornado1970]

84% Tax O.O !

[@Tina-Marie-iz8zy]

Argggh My brother is over there at the moment I could get him to get me some, but we aren't talking to each other. #@@$%! Maybe my mother needs to take up a new hobby and needs some copics?????? ;)

[@LeanneLandArt]

Oh no! There’s quite a few Tokyo Hands locations around Japan and each one I went to had Copics.

[@kansasballer1178]

Japanese Coptic markers are thousands so they are not cheaper than American copics

[@LeanneLandArt]

Copic markers are from Japan. The exchange (and price) makes them cheaper. Japan has an incredible amount of amazing art supplies! 😊

[@kansasballer1178]

@@LeanneLandArt oh