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A $50 increase in the US. Further increases rolling out in Japan, Europe, and Canada.

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[–] Keshara@piefed.blahaj.zone 25 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It's already ridiculously expensive for what it is. $700 in store here in Australia

[–] thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 day ago (2 children)

$700 AUD is about equivalent, given its $449 USD (before sales tax, their version of the GST).

449 x $1.38 ForEx ~$620. +10% GST = $682.

The only way you could get it for a better price would be to buy it directly from Japan, where it’s only ~¥49,980 ($440 AUD).

[–] Tollana1234567@lemmy.today 2 points 16 hours ago* (last edited 16 hours ago) (1 children)

woulndnt it still be expensive, if you are an australian trying to import one from japan or flying there to get one.

[–] thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works 1 points 15 hours ago

Costs can widely vary, but if you know someone locally who can buy and ship it for you - you’re only out of pocket the cost of the unit ($440), shipping ($20-30?), and GST if customs flags you (~$45).

Still a lot better overall than $700inc locally - but you will be stuck with a JP language only model and any other restrictions that come with it.

[–] samus12345@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 day ago (2 children)

...with the caveat that you'd need to know Japanese to use it.

[–] Keshara@piefed.blahaj.zone 2 points 16 hours ago

With the added shipping and tax on bringing it into the country, plus postal insurance on an international package like that. Really not worth the time, money and downsides compared to just buying local

[–] thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works 1 points 17 hours ago

僕はウィーバーです!