Shipping Method Shipped via Japan Post. International Customers: The item price and shipping costs do noSony TCM-500 Portable Cassette Tape Recorder / Player (Japan Vintage) This listing is for a Sony TCM-500 portable cassette tape recorder and player, a classic analog device for playing and recording compact cassette tapes. Key Features ・Brand: Sony ・Model: TCM-500 ・Type: Portable cassette tape recorder and player ・Format: Compact cassette tape (playback and recording) ・Power: Uses 2 × AA batteries (not included) ・Recording Time: Up to ~22 hours on batteries (specification) ・Functions: Recording & playback, auto reverse, built-in microphone, tape counter, speed 　control, speakers and headphone output ・Country of Origin: Japan (manufactured and marketed by Sony) ・Condition: Working / used — tested where possible Included With Item Sony TCM-500 cassette recorder/player unit Battery Disclaimer Batteries are not included. The item will be shipped without batteries. Please install 2 AA batteries before use. (AA batteries power the device; they are not supplied in this sale.) Additional Details This is an authentic Sony portable cassette recorder/player from the TCM series, suitable for collectors of vintage audio equipment or users interested in analog audio recording/playback. The unit has typical features of portable cassette players, including built-in microphones and the ability to monitor recordings. Please refer to photographs for condition; all angles and functional parts are shown. Carefully packed and shipped from Japan. t include import duties, consumption tax, and various fees. These fees are the customer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office before bidding or purchasing. These fees are paid to your country's customs office, not us. Prompt payment will ensure delivery. About Shipping We will ship your order via Japan Post within 3 days of receiving your payment. For international customers: The item price and shipping fee do not include import duties, consumption tax, or other fees. These fees are the customer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office before bidding or purchasing. These fees are paid to your country's customs office, not us. Prompt payment will ensure delivery. Please allow 3-8 weeks for delivery to Italy. We may not be able to ship to the United States. Thank you for your understanding.