Heroic's Toy Shop Guide Maps for HK, Osaka, Tokyo & SG

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

I always thought it was considered rude to ask for discount in Japan so I was too scared too try it

Osaka's a little different. You can't do it in chain stores, but for your independent stores they often enjoy it (as long as you're not a jerk about it).

Anyways @HD, I live in Osaka these days, so if you make it down here before the 6th or so and fancy a meet-up send us a PM.

[heroic_decepticon]

Osaka's a little different. You can't do it in chain stores, but for your independent stores they often enjoy it (as long as you're not a jerk about it).

Anyways @HD, I live in Osaka these days, so if you make it down here before the 6th or so and fancy a meet-up send us a PM.

hiya, have replied to your PM. Will definitely contact you if I am there (or when I am there next, heh).

[GoktimusPrime]

I always thought it was considered rude to ask for discount in Japan so I was too scared too try it

It is considered rude and insulting, because it implies that you think that the seller's prices are unreasonable. But Hero Gangu is a special exception. But definitely don't try it anywhere else unless you've been told beforehand that it's okay.

I think you are right. But we clearly look like foreigners and we clearly look like we are out to have a good time, so we ask anyway. And we always end up laughing about it with the shop-keeper, so all in all, everyone's having fun.

Aaah... because I speak to staff in Japanese, I get the complete opposite reaction if I try it anywhere else - which was only once. It was in a store that I went to straight after Hero Gangu... I wasn't sure if it was just that store or maybe Osaka culture (as it was my 1st time in Osaka). Nope... it was just that store! The attendant at the other store indeed took offence to my question... so erm... yeah, don't do it.

[liegeprime]

This thread needs to be stickied hehehehe....very useful but quite a chore to find ... and I still haven't gone to Japan, sigh..... ah well, one of these days... one of these days....

[griffin]

This thread needs to be stickied hehehehe....very useful but quite a chore to find ... and I still haven't gone to Japan, sigh..... ah well, one of these days... one of these days....

I'm trying to build a page of fan resources here (which already includes HD's map posting), and am looking to add the two frequent questions - why does all Hasbro packaging have the Australia address on it, and how to post photos here.
It's on my list of things to do at the moment, which I'm slowly working through (currently updating the price list and check list topics).

[heroic_decepticon]

I still need to update my maps and look to do so very soon.

Am also considering adding a Malaysia section.