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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 8:04 am
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Originally Posted by msb0b
Big box stores are Yodobashi Camera, Bic Camera, Sakuraya, etc. They don't discount off MSRP, instead they give discounts in store points applicable toward future purchases. Every item carries a 3% 5% or even 10% of its price in points rebates. Signing up for a point card for a foreigner may be a challenge though.
I had no problem signing up for the card and the woman even re-charged everything in batches to cascade the discount. Started from the most expensive item which gave me some points which she applied to the next item, etc.
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