robbied 0 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Hi guys, My mates want to buy some avi gear in Japan but not sure where will have the best range and prices. We are heading to Niseko for 2 weeks but coming through Tokyo first. What are the prices and range like in Tokyo and Niseko? Where would be the best place to buy the gear? Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Don't know what the exchange rates are at the mo, but I'd check the web shopping first. I think you will find it cheaper to buy from the States. Anything imported to Japan will be more expensive as you will be paying duties and AUD~Yen rate. What avi gear are you getting? You talking airbag ? Link to post Share on other sites
quattro 1 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Definitely look at ordering from the states the prices may be better even if you include shipping. Link to post Share on other sites
quattro 1 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Rob tried sending you a pm with a good web site but got this error This user is over their Private Topic limit. Link to post Share on other sites
robbied 0 Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 Originally Posted By: Jynxx Don't know what the exchange rates are at the mo, but I'd check the web shopping first. I think you will find it cheaper to buy from the States. Anything imported to Japan will be more expensive as you will be paying duties and AUD~Yen rate. What avi gear are you getting? You talking airbag ? We would order from the states but we're leaving for Japan in a few days, not enough time for the gear to arrive here in Aus. They just want transceivers, shovels and probes. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 OK. just a quick look at the Japanese web shop (ICI Ishii sports) Shovel Black diamond (transfer3) starts from Y5000- upwards Probe Y5000 upwards to Y10000 (I see 6 items listed, Blackdiamond, Lifelink) again 6 items listed for avi beacons(how the Japanese call them) Pieps DPS Y65000- Mammut PulseBarribox Y61950- Ortvox Y45000 to Y70000 - Link to post Share on other sites
quattro 1 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Have it sent to Japan. Price in the states for a Pieps is 449, Pulse 449, tracker 334. Shipping is around 70. time is about a week You do the math but its cheaper to get from the states. Link to post Share on other sites
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