Originally Posted by
Viks
Does it matter in which branch I try to bargain? With some effort I found Yamada Denki Shinbashi which is quite close to my hotel, I'll probably try that one first.
The best places to negotiate are where there are competing chains located very close to one another (i.e. Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Shibuya). I can't say that you will strike out at the store in Shimbashi, but you'll have a better chance at the stores in Ikebukuro or Shinjuku -- especially if you have visited a Bic or Yodobashi beforehand to see what their prices are and use that as ammunition. One thing you might want to keep in mind is that stores generally offer 10% cash back on most purchases in the form of points, so you might be able to get a better deal if you agree to pay in cash and don't need points.