On Mar 5, 5:48=A0am, "Michael J. Mahon"  wrote:
> So the problem is that US sellers are unwilling to ship
> to Japan?
>
> As I'm sure you know, $20 is a middling price for a
> //e here, and shipping should be under $70, so it's hard
> to see how the market can be so out of whack...

Many Ebay auctions specify US only.

I'm guessing those who sell on Yahoo Auctions Japan have contacts who
buy in the US, and mail in bulk to Japan to resell at "retail" rates.
I.e. %100 markup on what you show above.

Postage from the US is actually more reasonable for light big boxed
items like a //e. For software, express postage can really knock up
the price.

Cheers,
Nick.
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