On my birthday, I received a small red envelope from my husband, which contained an iPad mini Retina voucher as a birthday gift. Of course I was very happy, so I planned to go on sale in Japan on 11/1 and when I went to Kyoto to enjoy the maple on 11/22. Take my birthday present home in one fell swoop.The exchange rate came to 0.294 on the day of going abroad, all the way down, plus the tax rebate service for foreign tourists, now there are really many people who move Apple products to Japan, and start quickly.
This article is about to share the actual purchases, precautions, foreign shopping discounts and small opening of the Yodobashi store in Kyoto!
We left for Osaka Kansai Airport on 11/22, and did not enter Kyoto until 11/24 to enjoy the autumn leaves. Unexpectedly, on the fourth day, the conditions on 11/25 were not good. It continued to rain all day, and the weather in Kyoto started from that day. It’s cold to a low point. Although it’s not too cold to shoot maple leaves on rainy days, it’s too cold to freeze your fingers. After finishing the tour, I went to Kyoto Station and Yodobashi to stroll around.
Apple released the latest generation of products iPad Air and iPad mini Retina, attracting everyone to snap up or ask friends abroad to buy them. We didn't know how strong it was until we stepped into the door of Yodobashi!Because there are two product inventory signs at the door, which are in stock and which need to be picked up by appointment. On 11/25, I saw that the iPad mini Retina was all sold out, and only 64G had inventory, which was dumbfounded. , I immediately begged Mr. to send me 32G, and upgrade to 64G by himself, and be sure to take it away on the same day.
Apple's two major forces-iPad Air, iPad mini Retina Japanese selling price and the current exchange rate price after conversion
I just said that the Japanese currency exchange rate dropped to 11 on the day of departure on 22/0.294. On FB, a bunch of friends said whether they want to change more Japanese currency, or if they want to move Apple products, I will discuss with most people first. The prices of the two products are summarized as follows for your reference. (I just checked the online foreign exchange settlement of the Bank of Taiwan, and the Japanese currency exchange rate is 0.29106. At this time, I have to say "There is a batch of apples, so cheap!" ^^)
Are there any discounts when purchasing ヨドバシ Yodobashi?
Before, everyone should have seen Geyou Aiko share this "Buy iMac 27" from Osaka Umeda ヨドバシ yodobashi, save 10% of the whole guide, get started in one post!", the article mentioned that in addition to "10,500% tax rebate for foreign tourists shopping over 5 yen", there is also "Visa Cupon with a VISA credit card to get a 5% discount." Therefore, we calculated the price of iPad Air and iPad mini Retina. The new product can be 9% off and is super cost-effective. For my purchase of iPad mini Retina 64G, the price is 61,800*0.9*0.2928 (11/25 exchange rate)=NT$16,285, is it super cost-effective!
ㄜ...Sorry, Yodobashi Kyoto store only offers the first "10,500% tax refund for foreign tourists shopping over 5 yen", VISA Cupon is not applicable!I ran two times and both had the same answer. I wanted to say if these two products are new products and therefore not applicable. I asked the Taiwanese tourists on the side that they bought iMac, but they just checked out without asking, it was unavailable. know.So the price I bought is 61,800*0.95*0.2928 (11/25 exchange rate)=NT$17,190.
ビックカメラ BIC CAMERA purchase discount is 13% off!
I took my beloved iPad mini Retina back to the hotel that day, and immediately posted the booty on FB. My colleague who set off to Tokyo soon Line me "BIC CAMERA can be discounted by 13%. I just bought an MBA for my friend." It feels like a bolt from the blue!Why can BIC CAMERA offer such a big discount?Mainly, BIC CAMERA also offers "10,500% tax rebate for foreign tourists shopping over 5 yen", and also offers "up to 8% discount for short-term residents". I think many netizens on the Mobile01 iPad version use this discount to buy cheap ones. iPad-related new products.
How cheap?Sorry, I will show you the iPad mini Retina 64G again. The price is 61,800*0.87*0.2928 (11/25 exchange rate)=NT$15,742, which is cost-effective and explodes. Of course, I have to push everyone to buy it here.
However, many people say that different branches of BIC CAMERA have different practices. Even in the Kyoto store, netizens responded that they can get a discount of 13% or they don’t give discounts when they encounter shop assistants. Sometimes it’s fine to show netizens purchase receipts to them. It will be said that it is the XX branch and ask the netizens to go there to buy it. If you can enjoy the extra 8% discount, you will really earn it! (The price difference is as fast as NT$1500!) (PS 12/1 has a friend who started in Tokyo at night, and said that there is no 8% discount at the Shibuya branch of BIC CAMERA)
※ Updated in September 2016
After updating the information provided by netizens, there are currently no discounts on Apple products, only duty-free discounts.It is recommended that you join the official Chinese fan page of BIC CAMERA to get the latest information, and the discount coupon can also be directly stored online!
- BIC CAMERA Chinese official fan page:https://www.facebook.com/biccamera.tc/
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>> For details of BIC CAMERA discount http://www.biccamera.co.jp/language/chinese.html
ヨドバシ Yodobashi (友都八喜) Apple product location and tax refund process
Friends who want to buy iPad Air or iPad mini Retina go directly to B1. His area is located near the corner of the stationery area. If you can’t find it, you can also ask the on-site service staff.You can try and display the products at the scene. My husband originally considered buying an iPad Air. The picture quality is better than the iPad2 he is using now. The weight is not as much as expected. So after trying my iPad mini in a restaurant, On the last day of the journey, I also rushed to the Prodigal One. Fortunately, I bought an electric toothbrush at the time, and the tax refund was only a little bit, so I checked out.
Because these new products are very popular, if you want to grab a quick friend, I suggest you buy it if you see it, especially now that the Japanese currency exchange rate is low, which is really a bargain.When we went on 11/30, Apple made up some supplies, but 32GB was too popular, and it was quickly sold out. It was mainly not only foreign tourists who bought it, but even Japanese people also bought it. I had two checkout experiences, and both sides came If you move these two items, check out quickly.
As for the tax refund part, the first purchase amount is 10,500 yen or more. Some products with a lower unit price are not included in the tax refund. The clerk will ask you to provide your passport and assist in filling out the tax refund form. The final step is to sign and pay. Tax refund process. Yodobashi's tax refund service is to directly deduct the amount. There is no need for passengers to go through additional procedures at the airport. In addition, a copy of the tax refund form will be stamped on the inside page of your passport. The customs officer will tear it off and keep it when leaving the country. Remember not to lose it!
※ 2013/11/25 Yodobashi announced the number of products
▲ I think Yodobashi is most convenient because there is a large area around the exhibition hall, such as protective cases, straps, earphones, and stylus.
So I always come to Japan to buy these, with more choices and rich styles.
▲ After picking up the iPad mini Retina for a trial, I will go directly to the clerk to buy one.
▲There are Japanese selling prices for different capacities.
▲ Behind the clerk is a treasure house!All Apple products are here!
▲ Finally bought my birthday gift!Yeah~~
▲ The clerk is helping to fill out the tax refund form.
▲ After filling in, you will be asked to sign for confirmation.
▲ When it rains that day, they will put a plastic sleeve on the package to prevent getting wet.
▲ Everyone is here to rush to buy Apple iPad!
※ 2013/11/30 Yodobashi announced the number of products
▲ 32GB is very popular.
▲ Mr. bought the second iPad mini.
▲ I bought an electric toothbrush first and then checked out the tax refund together with the iPad mini.
(PS Japan also has many styles of electric toothbrushes, and they are lighter to hold)
▲ A middle-aged Japanese gentleman next door immediately brought an iPad Air, so he can buy it when he says it is in stock.
※ Unpacking time!
▲ When checking out, the clerk will turn to the back to explain the specifications to you.
▲ The coveted product, my husband bought me as a birthday present. I am very happy.
▲ Two apple stickers are also included on the left hand side.
▲ I admire Apple's product craftsmanship again, the charger is small and exquisite.
▲ It is slightly larger than my palm in my hand, and it is also easy to carry and read in the car.
(Why not buy a 4-inch mobile phone, because the iPad mini is more convenient to browse the web)
▲ I have seen my family’s iPad mini before, and I think it is very lightweight, and the edges and buttons are very meticulous.
▲ It is great to view the webpage with the Retina screen. At that time, I used the Japanese Internet to watch any videos smoothly and with good quality!
▲ This is the spoils that we took the lead in opening the box during this trip to Kyoto maple viewing! ^0^
◎ ヨドバシ Yodobashi (Yodobashi Kyoto branch / Softbank Yodobashi Kyoto)
– Address: 〒600-8216, XNUMX-XNUMX, Higashijokojicho, Karasuma-dori Shichijoshita, Shimogyo District, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
– Tel: 075-351-1010
– Business hours: 09:30~22:00
-Official website:http://www.yodobashi.com/index.html
◎ ビックカメラ BIC CAMERA Kyoto branch
– Address: 〒600-8216 927, Higashijokojicho, Shimogyo District, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
– Phone: 81 75-353-1111
– Business hours: 10:00~21:00
-Official website:http://www.biccamera.com/
