BerserkFuhrer Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Just out of curiosity, how much do Macross toys retail for in Japan, I am taking a trip there in the coming weeks. Is there any price difference from US import prices? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big F Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Just out of curiosity, how much do Macross toys retail for in Japan, I am taking a trip there in the coming weeks. Is there any price difference from US import prices? Thanks Well I cant say for definately about Yen vs US$ prices but definenately cheaper from my U.K POV. Yammie 1/48`s work out at about £50ish the newer ones may be more now you can find CSM`s for 399Y other stuff is cheaper too. Transformer Binaltechs for about £10. Just look arround and never buy it as soon as you see it if its a current item, as just arround the corner you`ll find it a few bucks cheaper. Just checkout the stores in the area you go to then go back to the one you liked the price from best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerserkFuhrer Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 Binaltechs...that cheap... Im sorry, I am also a giant TF fan...Okay so Im bringing an extra suitcase, or two..or three Lol, any more precise answers would be appreciated Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scream Man Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 They would have to be, if for no other reason than u dont have to pay shippign on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketchley Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 You'll have to do your own research on pricing and availability (and I suspect currency conversion), nevertheless, imports are by their very nature, expensive. Here's a simple breakdown of why: distributor cost (sometimes retailer cost) + overseas transport + brokerage fee + customs fee + tariff + transport to retailer + (currency conversion & small buffer in case exchange rates change) + retailer mark-up = 2 to 10 times the retail cost in Japan. Even direct-mail purchases are more expensive: retail cost + shipping + currency conversion fee + wire-transfer fee. Of course, coming to Japan intails costs of their own, but that's something which can be balanced by the experience of travelling in Japan and looking at the merchandise before spending any money. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 its about the same when you buy here in the states. but there are good deals in akihabara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugimon Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 When I was last there (2 winters ago) I found the prices on yamato/macross stuff to be pretty much in line with what you would find here in the states. Then again, I really didn't have time to real look around akihabara so I'm sure I wasn't finding the best deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retracting Head Ter Ter Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Just out of curiosity, how much do Macross toys retail for in Japan, I am taking a trip there in the coming weeks. Is there any price difference from US import prices? Thanks haha! Prepare for a feast and bring some extra crates and credit cards! You should pay 50-75% of what online retailers charge. Make a trip to their TRU's as well. Their TRU's have sale items at crazy prices when they want to clear stock. Judging by your nick, you are a Zoid collector too? They have nice OJR stuff there, but its not cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerserkFuhrer Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 Haha, yeah I like my zoids, I am basically a Zoids/Transformers/Macross fan, so a trip to Japan will basically be a shopping spree..And as far as the girlfriend is concerned, a cultural experience! Thanks for the info guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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