Originally Posted by
billiam
If the Macbook air is on amazon, why not have it go to a amazon locker/counter (or a postal annex/ups store mailbox) in oregon (no sales tax)? Should be cheaper shipping down to cali than deleware if using the private mailbox. There are apple stores in beaverton at washington square mall or bridgeport village in tigard (I'd avoid the pioneer square downtown portland location).if you want to go to an apple store in oregon. There is also a best buy in medford if you're looking closer to cali border.
I abhor cali's excessive taxes for the dismal services it provides to actual tax payers, so I fully support this line of thinking
I don't believe those postal shops will re-ship without one having an account or mailbox there.
I can confirm that Bic Camera will not award points for tax free purchases - it's definitely one or the other.
I can also confirm that it's a good idea to check with Yodabashi Camera for small appliances and personal care items (or even Macbooks) when Bic Camera claims 'out of stock' - I went to get my toothbrush at Bic Camera in Sapporo only to be told out of stock and at least one month to restock, I almost left Japan without getting it, then it dawned on me to check Yodabashi - and voila, they had stock. Also same policy there - tax free or points/coupons.
Bic had a pretty sizeable coupon for the Macbook, but it was restricted to residents with a Japan drivers license or local ID.