sarge 0 Posted February 1, 2002 Share Posted February 1, 2002 What are prices like in Japan compared to what they would be like at home in Oz. In particular bindings purchased in Niseko. Would it work out cheaper to buy them in Japan or at home? Link to post Share on other sites
Davo 1 Posted February 1, 2002 Share Posted February 1, 2002 Don't know about Oz but the Burton bindings I bought in NZ in August are the same price if not cheaper here in Japan. I also asked a guy at the shop what my board was worth there and he gave me an estimate that was also about the same, though I did get it on sale. There are plenty of good deals to be had here, you've just got to shop around. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted February 1, 2002 Share Posted February 1, 2002 sarge, there may be some good deals available here, but not if you need anything big. So if you're big overall, or have some big parts, buy in your own country. Link to post Share on other sites
cal 6 Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 Yeah you can get some good deals - especially starting this week (it becoming February an' all). Many of the places sell a lot in Feb as that's when they start their discounting frenzy. Let's discounting. Link to post Share on other sites
ivo 0 Posted February 2, 2002 Share Posted February 2, 2002 i think in japan is snowboard gear more expensiv than in europe. the problem is just, that you spend the money you saved for the overweight charges from the air company. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 4, 2002 Share Posted February 4, 2002 Sarge, It depends on what you want. Anything with Burton written on it, probably has the same (over)price(d) tag it does in Oz. Things that will date, go for a bargain. Unpopular things, old models go for a song. A friend of mine picked up a 97 Burton Asym Air + 98 K2 clickers + boots for Y38,000 last year in Kutchan. All brand new in plastic/box. Better to shop for gear in Sapporo, the range is a bit limited in Niseko/Kutchan. cheers. Link to post Share on other sites
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