Sony PRS-505 available in Japan?

toomanycooks · 08-01-2008, 04:44 AM

Hi all, first post,

Sorry if this is a silly question but I've not been able to find it on the Yodobashi website? If available, any ideas on the price (£200 in UK - ouch!)?

I'll be in Osaka over new year and was thinking about picking one up.

Cheers all.

HarryT · 08-01-2008, 05:01 AM

The Reader is currently only officially available in North America and (soon) in the UK.

The £199 price in the UK includes VAT, of course. Many people have imported them from the US from http://www.bhphotovideo.com but now it's officially available in the UK there's little point, price-wise, once you've paid postage, VAT, import duty, the courier's processing fees, etc.

toomanycooks · 08-01-2008, 05:18 AM

Thanks for the fast reply, Harry.

I suppose that this may change between now and January so I'll wait and watch.

08-01-2008, 04:44 AM	#1
toomanycooks Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Not yet decided... Any advice?	Sony PRS-505 available in Japan? Hi all, first post, Sorry if this is a silly question but I've not been able to find it on the Yodobashi website? If available, any ideas on the price (£200 in UK - ouch!)? I'll be in Osaka over new year and was thinking about picking one up. Cheers all.

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08-01-2008, 05:01 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The Reader is currently only officially available in North America and (soon) in the UK. The £199 price in the UK includes VAT, of course. Many people have imported them from the US from http://www.bhphotovideo.com but now it's officially available in the UK there's little point, price-wise, once you've paid postage, VAT, import duty, the courier's processing fees, etc.

08-01-2008, 05:18 AM	#3
toomanycooks Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Not yet decided... Any advice?	Thanks for the fast reply, Harry. I suppose that this may change between now and January so I'll wait and watch.

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