DV Cam Price List: 5 Resources

[GuyJean]

I've compiled a DV Cam price list from 5 electronics shops in Japan:

http://www.messagefriends.com/cgi-bin/rcidxmsgb.cgi?pid=82-8064-82-82

Stores like Bic, Yodobashi, etc..

Why fight the crowds and loud, irritating jingles? (Bic oh Bic, Oh Bic Ca Me Ra!! Aaaaah! Give me a sledge hammer!)

Later,

GJ
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[sukebekuro]

if you're going to shop for one of these things (or any other consumer electronics item), I would recommend you look into mail order as well. A great site to check out is:

http://www.kakaku.com/

For example, just taking a random camera, the Sony DCR-PC120, and comparing Yodobashi's price with what comes up at Kakaku, you can get it for 10,000 yen cheaper at several of the mail-order places listed on Kakaku. Shipping is usually between 1000 - 2000 yen. Delivery is usually next-day, and most places accept COD. I bought my Olympus 3030 digital camera this way last year, saved about $75.

Also, you can read user reviews and avg. ratings for things like price, image quality, design, expandability, etc. The site does require some Japanese knowledge, but even a beginner like me can navigate without too much trouble (you could also use the help of an online translator/hints site like http://www.jisyo.org/ddd).

[ultragaijin]

Those are some great shopping links. Keep 'em coming.

I'm in the market for a new laptop in the next couple months, so I'll definitely check out Kakaku to comparison shop. Even if you don't order from Kakaku, maybe you can use those prices to negotiate in your local store.

[ultragaijin]

I like Kakaku so much, I started a new thread about it in Tokyo Tech (http://www.fuckedgaijin.com/forums/showthread.php?p=511#post511).