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[Skullwaker]

I never said it would be cheaper to buy it here just that you could. If I want something so bad that I am willing to send my fuking grandparents to stand in line for me I it would have to be something really important and I would be ashamed as fuck. That is not how I threat my family especially if there are alternatives that sure might cost you a a bit more but will work.

I'm sure the grandparents weren't forced at gunpoint. And traveling to another country is hardly an alternative.

 

[Killroyskbg]

I'm sure the grandparents weren't forced at gunpoint. And traveling to another country is hardly an alternative.

I am sure they were not but the idea to send your grand parents to stand in line for you even once for a fucking console is insane... to do it for months is just.... WTF

Even if my grandparents would say that it was ok I would not let them do it for me unless there were any other choice. It did not believe japanese people was so cheap that paying 100-150$ more for the console is such an impossible task to instead do such a thing.

Looking up average salary in japan it does not seem as such a monumental achievement to work and grab those extra money since they are almost the same as here in Sweden but I bet we pay more tax.

http://www.worldsalaries.org/japan.shtml

 

[Lizardus]

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People don't actually fly to another continents, just to get a video game console, right?

 

[vareon]

I am sure they were not but the idea to send your grand parents to stand in line for you even once for a fucking console is insane... to do it for months is just.... WTF

Even if my grandparents would say that it was ok I would not let them do it for me unless there were any other choice. It did not believe japanese people was so cheap that paying 100-150$ more for the console is such an impossible task to instead do such a thing.

Looking up average salary in japan it does not seem as such a monumental achievement to work and grab those extra money since they are almost the same as here in Sweden but I bet we pay more tax.

http://www.worldsalaries.org/japan.shtml

Um that is assuming a lot from one photo. Let's not jump too further into conclusion and judge other people's decisions based on this.

 

[D.Lo]

stuff

We get it, people in another country and culture should all share your personal attitudes toward family, travel, and how they use their time.

 

[CaviarMeths]

Absurd suggestions like traveling to another country aside, it would probably be decent PR if Nintendo sent those grandparents a free Switch.

 

[Killroyskbg]

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People don't actually fly to another continents, just to get a video game console, right?

Off course not but like I said I would do it ten times over before I asked my grandparents to stand in line for me every week for several months. I thought for it to be that bad it was literally impossible to get one. Not 100$ more expensive from a scalper bad.

 

[notaskwid]

lol dude come on, you clearly don't know what you're talking about here, time to go home.

 

[KtSlime]

Off course not but like I said I would do it ten times over before I asked my grandparents to stand in line for me every week for several months. I thought for it to be that bad it was literally impossible to get one. Not 100$ more expensive from a scalper bad.

Dude, the kids are about 6 and 2, the whole family is out, they bring the grandparents out shopping with them and they can improve their odds, they were likely going to go out shopping anyway since there is a culture of going out shopping on the weekends here since the mid 60's.

Edit: Here is the segment from とくダネ,

https://youtu.be/5snhgvau2S4?t=1h4m45s

 

[Killroyskbg]

Um that is assuming a lot from one photo. Let's not jump too further into conclusion and judge other people's decisions based on this.

And the text accompanying the photo said they were standing in line for their grandson and been doing it since may or did I get that wrong?

 

[Skullwaker]

And the text accompanying the photo said they were standing in line for their grandson and been doing it since may or did I get that wrong?

It doesn't however say anything about the grandchildren demanding that the grandparents do this for them. For all we know they offered to do it, because I dunno, they love their grandchildren?

You're being awfully judgmental of complete strangers based on very little information.

 

[notaskwid]

Japanese make good money, I'm surprised the kid didn't take a trip to Australia or Sweden instead of dragging his grandfather out of the pachinslots or trafic control tbh.

 

[casiopao]

Umm guys. It can be that the grandparents had tons of free time that they actually wanted to buy something to give present to their grandchild right?

I mean, it is not even hard queing for some lottery number and then return in evening or afternoon to check whether u win or not lol.

It is literally like Loto lol. And those saying buy in Europe. It is damn expensive compared to jp lol. If u had the same product sold in ur country for much cheaper price, and u dont have any urgency to get them, why not just enjoy the queue lol.

 

[KtSlime]

Japanese make good money, I'm surprised the kid didn't take a trip to Australia or Sweden instead of dragging his grandfather out of the pachinslots or trafic control tbh.

Most parents don't feel comfortable letting their children travel overseas until they are 10. He'd have to wait a little while...


Seriously, I can't believe that Killroyskbg hasn't ever said he wanted something hard to get and his grandparents didn't try to help him get it, that's what many grandparents *LIVE* for - helping their grandchildren.

 

[random25]

MC threads can get ridiculous sometimes.

 

[Xbro]

MC threads can get ridiculous sometimes.

Sometimes?

 

[casiopao]

Most parents don't feel comfortable letting their children travel overseas until they are 10. He'd have to wait a little while...


Seriously, I can't believe that Killroyskbg hasn't ever said he wanted something hard to get and his grandparents didn't try to help him get it, that's what many grandparents *LIVE* for - helping their grandchildren.

I would even said, Japanese tourist usually only goes to certain countries which for them fill their categories like clean, safe and not noisy aspect lol.

So, it is hard to picture them visiting a country only to buy Switch lol.

 

[AcademicSaucer]

Hino was worried if kids were going to want a Switch, a saw some kids on those lines

 

[casiopao]

Hino was worried if kids were going to want a Switch, a saw some kids on those lines

Kids cant queue during school time though lol.(or is it obon right now)

 

[KtSlime]

Kids cant queue during school time though lol.(or is it obon right now)

I would even said, Japanese tourist usually only goes to certain countries which for them fill their categories like clean, safe and not noisy aspect lol.

So, it is hard to picture them visiting a country only to buy Switch lol.

It's summer vacation now, and obon. Yeah, Sweden and Australia are definitely popular travel places, however to go there just to buy a console is unlikely.

 

[D.Lo]

MC threads can get ridiculous sometimes.

But is it really sold out or is 20k the actual (imported from Scandinavia) demand? Also console X is a beast.

 

[AcademicSaucer]

I would even said, Japanese tourist usually only goes to certain countries which for them fill their categories like clean, safe and not noisy aspect lol.

I dont know , my country recieves a lot of japanese tourists and is neither clean, safe or not noisy, I guess being able to visit ancient ruins beats not having that.

 

[Ōkami]

Here's an easy three step guide on how to purchase a Nintendo Switch in Japan.

If this happens in step one, don't get mad.

 

[D.Lo]

The Japanese also love gambling, and in this case you only have to pay if you win! Best day at the races ever!

 

[jnWake]

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People don't actually fly to another continents, just to get a video game console, right?

In South America it's common for wealthier people to buy electronics in other continents because of large import taxes.

 

[KtSlime]

In South America it's common for wealthier people to buy electronics in other continents because of large import taxes.

Don't they have to pay the import tax when they bring it into their country?

 

[casiopao]

I dont know , my country recieves a lot of japanese tourists and is neither clean, safe or not noisy, I guess being able to visit ancient ruins beats not having that.

Now u are making me curious on what is ur country lol. As i always remembered that 3 factors when talking about japanese tourist lol.

The Japanese also love gambling, and in this case you only have to pay if you win! Best day at the races ever!

Most Asian bruh.

There is reason why Macau, Genting and Singapore is flourishing lol. That sweet sweet gambling muney.

Don't they have to pay the import tax when they bring it into their country?

If it is like my country, they can just scrap the box and act like it is a used thing so no tax at all.

 

[gashikunFLCL]

Why would people come from Hokkaido? I was in Sapporo a couple of weeks ago and while no stock, the stores did sell them, I read one sign about pre-orders. I guess if they don't have lotteries you can't get one 'on the day' and just go on a waiting list.

I came from Brasil to get one.

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People don't actually fly to another continents, just to get a video game console, right?

Eeh...I'm perfectly normal.

Don't they have to pay the import tax when they bring it into their country?

Yes, we have. Here most things electronics are taxed, even if sometimes paying the taxes is cheaper than buying it here, there are people who try to get away without paying and if they are caught they pay more.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

If this happens in step one, don't get mad.

OOF. That's rough as hell.

 

[AcademicSaucer]

OOF. That's rough as hell.

Kid got a switch in the end, A family gave him a winning ticket.

 

[casiopao]

OOF. That's rough as hell.

When everyone gacha is 5 star and u get 3 stars lol.

 

[Phife Dawg]

Carnival of stupid back in full effect. This almost beats that discussion about "couple" literally meaning two exclusively.

 

[MHWilliams]

19./26. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 <RCE> (Nintendo) {2011.12.01} (¥4.571) - 2.823 / 2.799.235

Still pushing MK7 into the Top 20. I said damn, Japan.

 

[Aostia]

Still pushing MK7 into the Top 20. I said damn, Japan.

Well, wheels are better than legs at the end of the day

 

[casiopao]

Well, wheels are better than legs at the end of the day

Still not better than Animals variant of legs though.^_^

 

[Aostia]

Still not better than Animals variant of legs though.^_^

So it is

Paws > wheels >>>>>> legs

Got it!

 

[casiopao]

So it is

Paws > wheels >>>>>> legs

Got it!

It should be.

Paws>tentacle>wheels>>>>>>legs.

 

[Chris1964]

I won't be around for the new thread today. Someone else has to make it.

 

[Arynio]

Carnival of stupid back in full effect. This almost beats that discussion about "couple" literally meaning two exclusively.

My exact thoughts. MC threads this year are priceless.

 

[Salvadora]

Switch shortages could be solved if Nintendo would just divert stock from Sweden & Australia.

 

[LordKano]

Switch shortages could be solved if Nintendo would just divert stock from Sweden & Australia.

Because Australia and Sweden get 200k Switch each on a weekly basis that they could share, right

 

[Alrus]

The idea that Nintendo is so incompetent that they shipped hundreds of thousand of Switches to small markets like Australia and Sweden is hilarious so I'm assuming this is sarcasm.

 

[L~A]

Still pushing MK7 into the Top 20. I said damn, Japan.

Not just in Japan, still doing well worldwide (that one, and NSMB2... though I assume this one is helped by the 2DS bundles)

I won't be around for the new thread today. Someone else has to make it.

Lighting up the hiska-kun signal!

 

[oti]

Even Japanese media is too stupid to understand that this is just artificial scarcity by Nintendo to generate buzz and sell more consoles. Thankfully some uber smart posters on here have not fallen for Nintendo's spell. They know the truth.

 

[Eolz]

MC threads can get ridiculous sometimes.

To be fair, it's a new one this week.

 

[maruchan]

The Japanese also love gambling, and in this case you only have to pay if you win! Best day at the races ever!

your right, i would also bet its some nostalgia shit, when they went to see if they got into the school of their choice.

 

[Azelover]

Even Japanese media is too stupid to understand that this is just artificial scarcity by Nintendo to generate buzz and sell more consoles. Thankfully some uber smart posters on here have not fallen for Nintendo's spell. They know the truth.

If they could they would have done that for the Wii U, or the 3DS in beginning.

I know this is hard to admit, but it's not artificial at all man.

 

[Mory Dunz]

 

[SinCityAssassin]

If they could they would have done that for the Wii U, or the 3DS in beginning.

I know this is hard to admit, but it's not artificial at all man.

he was being sarcastic.

 

[casiopao]

Switch shortages could be solved if Nintendo would just divert stock from Sweden & Australia.

They can also divert all the stockes from Singapore lol. That surely will make sure they get additonal 10 switch for the japanese lol.