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Kindle Paperwhite $85 from Amazon.co.jp + $30.75 Shipping with Tenso | $115.75 total

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Kindle Paperwhite $85 from Amazon.co.jp + $30.75 Shipping with Tenso | $115.75 total
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bargainsftw on 25/01/2013 - 20:00 amazon.co.jp (2473 clicks)
Last edited 26/01/2013 - 12:11

All credit goes to darrylxu and smackus from the comments section of this post: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/91849

Instructions for Shipping
  1. go to http://www.tenso.com
  2. click "English" at the top right hand corner
  3. sign up for an account, and take down the address they give you

Instructions for Purchasing Kindle (use Google Chrome for auto-translation)

  1. next, if you are happy to use my referral link to check out the kindle paperwhite, go to: http://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B007OZO03M/ref=as_li_ss_til?tag=t…
  2. sign up for an account using the address Tenso gave you (if you're stuck this might help: https://www.tenso.com/en/guide/buy/address.html)
  3. pay for the kindle at Amazon
  4. wait for Tenso to email you with payment instructions and postage cost (which should be about $30)

I know this is a bit fiddly, but it saves $35 from the amazon.com price.
I've been reading up about this and the Japanese version of the kindle paperwhite works exactly like the US version. Hope some of you are willing to go through this process to save a reasonable amount of $$$!

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  • scrappydoo on 25/01/2013 - 20:10

    Can you easily change the language to English, you saying it's exactly the same as the US version for all practical purposes?

    • poltak on 25/01/2013 - 20:39

      On the amazon.co.jp link, there's a note above the "Add to cart" button on the right saying "Would you like to see this page in English? Click here.". If you have trouble finding it, just do a Ctrl+F for "English".

      With the tenso.com link, changing to English works as described in the description.

      Very tempted to grab one myself.

      • eug on 25/01/2013 - 20:44
        +2

        I'm sure he was referring to the language on the Kindle itself, but thanks for the tips. :)

        • poltak on 25/01/2013 - 21:47
          +5

          After reading his comment again, I'm pretty sure you're correct… Oh dear :P looks a bit silly now.

  • penyekz on 25/01/2013 - 20:19

    The only problem is that its likely a Japanese OS. Any ideas if it will switch to Eng easily?

  • seboya on 25/01/2013 - 20:20
    +3

    LOL that is not what I expect when I see the word "tenso":

    https://www.google.com/search?q=tenso&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tb…

  • eug on 25/01/2013 - 20:21

    Also, what about warranty? Will amazon.jp have any issues with it?

  • musai on 25/01/2013 - 20:25
    +1

    review of the japanese version below, you can switch to english at the start up but it dosen't have the x-ray feature

    http://forashe.pixnet.net/blog/post/28352855-%E3%80%90%E9%96…

    • Billygoat on 25/01/2013 - 21:32

      Sorry but what's the X-ray feature?

      • spiritek on 25/01/2013 - 23:14
        +1

        from the amazon site:

        X-Ray
        Exclusive on Kindle, explore the "Bones of the Book". With a single tap, see all the passages across a book that mention relevant ideas, fictional characters, historical figures, places or topics of interest.

    • EarlyBird on 26/01/2013 - 00:54

      @musai
      I searched for X-Ray in the link but could not find any reference to it.
      Could you please verify?

  • elcheapoinoz on 25/01/2013 - 20:35

    yes, it asks you for the language on the first book.
    I believe they're exactly the same units.. (though i havent seen the US version)

    • cynix on 25/01/2013 - 20:53

      Does that mean I can also set the language to Japanese on a US version, and get vertical layout?

  • Moondog on 25/01/2013 - 20:52

    Paperwhite is terrific - had mine a bit over a month and I love it.

  • Ahan on 25/01/2013 - 21:20
    +2

    I am going to get my mate in Japan to post it to me. Did the Japanese post just change their rule about posting stuff with battery?

  • Mike_Mav on 25/01/2013 - 21:22

    Isn't this essentially a freight forward deal?

    • bargainsftw on 26/01/2013 - 12:13

      Yes, and if you can be bothered it's worth it!

  • Duff5000 on 25/01/2013 - 21:23
    +3

    Hmm, not sure this is a great idea unless you can get conformation on the warranty.

    I broke the screen on my Kindle, Amazon sent me a new unit and picked up the new one from me via courier at their cost. Excellent service.

    • CyberMurning on 25/01/2013 - 22:16
      +1

      you broke it and they send new one? how did you convince them it was product flaws?

      • Duff5000 on 26/01/2013 - 01:36
        +3

        I didnt have to convince them. It took a small knock the the back landing flat off the coffee table. I told them half the screen wasnt working and they said no problem. Them must know the screen can be fragile and just replace them.

      • Duff5000 on 26/01/2013 - 17:49

        Forgot to mention it was not purchased through amazon either. Was purchased through DSE or BigW (cant recall now)

    • francis.tks on 25/01/2013 - 23:24

      Just curious, how does the screen looks like when it break. I thought its plastic and pretty much "unbreakable".

      • Duff5000 on 26/01/2013 - 01:37

        half the screen just stopped changing. Had whatever screensaver was on it at the time stuck on that half.

  • Black Hole on 25/01/2013 - 21:26

    I hate mail forwarding. I did it once but there is always a bit of trust involved particularly when dealing with very expensive items.

    • bargainsftw on 25/01/2013 - 21:47

      I've never had a problem with Tenso. not sure about the others.

  • Maxxjet on 25/01/2013 - 21:33

    On the same token, it's even cheaper to buy the fire HD as well, cheper than US , pity they don't have the 8.9 one which is what I've been aiming for.

  • smackus on 25/01/2013 - 22:08
    +3

    if you use Tenso to purchase from amazon.jp, this https://www.tenso.com/en/guide/buy/address.html will help in filling in the Tenso address on the amazon.jp website.

    • poltak on 25/01/2013 - 22:53
      +4

      On the Amazon JP example in this link, the 3rd line uses Japanese characters 東京都 to specify the prefecture.

      If you have changed the amazon.co.jp site to English (which, I'm assuming, most would), when you are prompted to input the shipping address, the 3rd line will be a drop-down box using the English (or Romaji) representations for the names of prefectures. The one you need to pick to correctly ship your item to Tenso is "Tokyo-to".

      Don't worry if this comment doesn't make any sense. It will when you get to the shipping details.

      • Amaris on 26/01/2013 - 09:30

        If its not too much trouble could you list how you entered the address for Tenso on the amazon.jp address book.
        The email I got from Tenso there is an address they want the stuff delivered to but I am having trouble sorting it to the order that amazon wants.

        The address they sent for me is

        〒XXX-XXXX
        東京都 足立区 千住曙町４２－４ ＴＳ159596 通販商品配送サービス ＴＥＮＳＯ 取次ぎ

        • poltak on 26/01/2013 - 14:25
          +1

          So you will have seven fields to enter the shipping address. It works just as specified in the Amazon example in smackus' link.
          Your full name goes in the 1st, 120-0023 goes in the 2nd, choose Tokyo-to in the 3rd, 足立区千住曙町42-4 in the 4th, your Tenso membership no. in the 5th (yours seems to be TS159596), 通販商品配送サービスTENSO取次ぎ in the 6th and finally 03-5739-3341 in the 7th.

        • Eeples on 26/01/2013 - 14:26

          Use this to help you….

          https://www.tenso.com/en/guide/buy/address.html#amazonjp

          PS. The bit to hide in the posting of yours above is not the Tokyo postcode but rather your TS number.

          Of course, don't hide either when you are purchasing from Amazon.

        • Amaris on 26/01/2013 - 15:16

          I obviously can't speak Japanese….Anyway now everyone knows by TS number…. :-)
          Thanks for the link

        • dealman on 21/02/2013 - 19:52

          You will be getting some Japanese blow up dolls in the mail soon, Good luck explaining them to your partner.

  • jili0167 on 25/01/2013 - 22:29

    any body know is the 3g version working in australia or not?thx

    • lamerthanlam on 25/01/2013 - 22:32

      Should be worldwide

    • kazines on 25/01/2013 - 22:33

      3G works in Australia

      • cynix on 26/01/2013 - 01:52
        +1

        Are you talking about the US 3G version? The Japanese 3G version specifically says it can only be used in Japan.

  • panderiz on 25/01/2013 - 22:32

    3 on the way, thanks poster

  • newguy on 25/01/2013 - 22:41

    Now I wish I knew Japanese.

  • tomriddle1234 on 25/01/2013 - 22:43

    It's also good to buy Cosmetic from Amazon.jp for 2.14 too. Other stuff include comics, figures, dvds, games etc.

    • newguy on 25/01/2013 - 22:45

      Does Japan impose GST like Australia does? What's their GST rate?

      • tomriddle1234 on 25/01/2013 - 23:24

        Don't know, but I just bought a 215ml sk2 face essence at 102 AUD, definitely cheaper than here.
        Also the memory card for PS Vita is also the cheapest in the world so far from Amazon.jp

        • extract on 26/01/2013 - 00:18
          -2

          How can you justify spending so much on this face essence product?

        • soupiejr on 26/01/2013 - 00:46

          Beautiful smooth-as-baby's-butt-like facial skin. Your argument is invalid.

      • cynix on 26/01/2013 - 01:53

        Japan has a 5% sales tax I believe. Prices on Amazon are tax inclusive.

  • poltak on 25/01/2013 - 23:01

    Ordered one and now waiting for it to arrive at Tenso. If anyone has any questions about ordering, please ask.

    For those wondering, I was prompted at the end to choose whether I would like to pay in AUD or JPY. By choosing AUD, amazon.co.jp's currency converter made it out to be $87.82 total (shipping at $0.00). Not entirely sure if you could get it for less by choosing to pay in JPY; it probably depend on your card institution's foreign currency rates and how it compares to amazon's rates.

    • plasmapuff on 25/01/2013 - 23:19

      Yen and 28 degrees master card all the way!

  • Amaris on 25/01/2013 - 23:55
    +7

    The usage guide on Tenso says that I'm not able to get uranium, thorium and nuclear waste shipped through them…..No good to me then ;-)

    • [Deactivated] on 26/01/2013 - 10:25
      +1

      they say nothing about plutonium muhahahaha

    • Wally on 26/01/2013 - 15:30
      +2

      I'm sure they'll let a little nuclear fallout slip through if your 'lucky'

  • Wally on 26/01/2013 - 00:04

    Is it possible to get the even cheaper PW with promo advertising using this method?

  • ynot1985 on 26/01/2013 - 00:20

    there's a promo atm from tenso where you get a 50% off shipping coupon if you buy something from rakuten

  • Black Hole on 26/01/2013 - 00:31

    How do I find out the shipping rate from Tenso if I was to get 2 paperwhites?

    • ynot1985 on 26/01/2013 - 00:35

      they have a shipping calculator on their site + 980 yen for handling

      they only send out using ems

      • Black Hole on 26/01/2013 - 00:43

        I have got 1500 + 490 = 1990y = AU$21 for 430g wt (2 kindles). It seems to be cheaper than the original poster stated for 1 kindle.

      • A Banana4scale on 26/01/2013 - 01:27

        package weight is 660g so keep that in mind

  • Eeples on 26/01/2013 - 01:33

    Silly Question.

    So after ordering from Amazon.co.jp I need to wait for Tenso to contact me with how much I should pay Tenso?

    • Black Hole on 26/01/2013 - 01:36
      +2

      Yes.

      • [Deactivated] on 26/01/2013 - 10:25
        +1

        well said

        • Wally on 26/01/2013 - 15:31
          +1

          Hai, So desu!

  • grababargain on 26/01/2013 - 04:42

    Anyone knows how much it will be with the 3G?

    • Geewhizz on 26/01/2013 - 06:26

      No, but as cynix already mentioned, the Japanese 3G will not work here

  • markjd on 26/01/2013 - 10:00

    Order placed…

  • lexxyacc on 26/01/2013 - 10:43
    +1

    Is this the version with the ads?

  • Black Hole on 26/01/2013 - 10:52
    +1

    I am getting a Sony Walkman while I am there. Is there any other Japan specific item/gadget that I should get?

  • wesleysniper on 26/01/2013 - 11:00

    Confused with the Amazon JP registration.
    How exactly am I supposed to fill out the address that I live at?
    Can't really read Japanese…

  • Super8Tab on 26/01/2013 - 11:43

    i would rather pay extra and get the original amazon warranty

  • cashless on 26/01/2013 - 12:05
    +1

    I once bought a nintendo DS from Japan having been assured (in store) that I could select 'English' language during the activation process.
    Get it home, hand it over to very happy child. 10 mins later we are head-scratching as we realise it only came with Japanese OS.
    I got lucky, I knew someone going to Japan who got a full refund for me.
    Just my 2c - buyer beware

  • aggregate on 26/01/2013 - 12:26

    Thank you inflation targeting and JPY depreciation!

  • robotdad on 26/01/2013 - 12:47

    Any other items cheaper in Japan than on other Amazon sites??? By the way OP, thanks for the post.

    • eug on 26/01/2013 - 12:59

      how large are the paperbacks you read?

    • scrimshaw on 26/01/2013 - 13:33
      +1

      You do know that the font size is adjustable…

    • Duff5000 on 26/01/2013 - 14:07
      +3

      "Actual books"? Dam young ones these days!

      So thick and you actually have to turn pages! What were they thinking with that? CAVE PAINTING is sooo much easier, no holding needed, you dont even need to know that fancy alphabet.

      Seriously, i think you made a typo in your post. Obviously you meant to say how after using a kindle for a couple of hours would make you want to bin your paper books. Adjustable font sizes, far more comfortable to hold especially when at the start or end of a thick book, no book mark required, 1000 books weigh a few hundred grams vs a few hundred KG.

      • newguy on 26/01/2013 - 14:28
        -6

        I personally prefer to read on an iPad. The screen is larger and letters/characters are sharper, and changing font size is much easier than in a Kindle. It is much more flexible because it supports both pdf and ePub. Reading pdf on a Kindle is painful. However it is to each his own, Kindle has its own advantages.

      • scrimshaw on 26/01/2013 - 14:40

        And the digital books are usually cheaper.

        • newguy on 26/01/2013 - 14:51

          Sometimes free! LOL

      • ethereal88 on 26/01/2013 - 16:43
        -7

        Trash. Slow and shit. Simple.

        • eug on 26/01/2013 - 16:44
          +1

          OK folks, this confirms he's just a troll.

        • Duff5000 on 26/01/2013 - 17:23
          +2

          I didnt ask you what you thought about yourself did i? :)

    • Wally on 26/01/2013 - 15:43

      Some say the light from these devices could screw up the chemicals in your brain at night!
      http://portables.about.com/od/ebookreasers/a/E-Readers-and-S…

      • Duff5000 on 26/01/2013 - 16:59
        +1

        Thats why kindle is better to read on than a tablet, no backlight (or turn the backlight off on the this one). Looks just like a sheet of paper.

        edit: your article points this out and recommends e-ink devices like the kindle in this deal.

  • kwhc202 on 26/01/2013 - 14:54

    ordered…thanks for this guys…

    i've been wanting one of these for a while

  • Amaris on 26/01/2013 - 15:38
    +1

    Does amazon.co.jp ship anything directly to Australia?

  • Henray on 26/01/2013 - 17:20
    -1

    I'm not sure if I'd classify mail forwarding as a good deal? This doesn't seem to be a special or discounted price.

    There's alot of things that would be great deals when shipped over from the US with mail forwarders. I've always used ozbargain to find great deals that were intended for Australians; ones that don't have the hassle such as warranty issues (returns etc) that comes with mail forwarding.

  • patchiest on 26/01/2013 - 22:14
    -2

    OK folks, READ THIS BEFORE PURCHASING:

    I went to Amazon's US site and looked at this Kindle, where it's listed for $139. I signed in and started the checkout process to see how much it would cost to ship. When I got that far, I was pleasantly shocked to see that there was a "Promotion applied" of -AUD 60.41. Yes, you read correctly.

    So the order total was AUD $89.82. (That's $138.31 + $11.92 expedited international shipping - $60.41 = $89.82). I have no idea where the discount came from! Of course I went ahead and completed the checkout. I would be interested to hear if this works for others. Cheers!

    • Black Hole on 26/01/2013 - 22:23

      What is the promotion code? It did not works for me.

    • sheepy on 26/01/2013 - 22:23

      Just gave it a try but don't have the promo discount as you said :(

    • smackus on 26/01/2013 - 22:46

      the kindle keyboard for $139?
      otherwise link to kindle please.

      edit: don't worry, I found it

    • darrylxu on 26/01/2013 - 22:57

      According to my experience, so called "promotion applied" is different from any promotional code or gift card as u can only see the discount when u check out, plus, no code applied in such a kind of promotion. Besides, it cannot be checked in ur available gift card balance.

      So I have no idea where u got the applied promotion:) but guess that may come from ur certain purchase or u meet some conditions then Amazon grant u that promotion. It usually automatically applied when u checked out.

      U r really lucky… lol, nice deal!

      • patchiest on 26/01/2013 - 23:17

        Thanks for the info, darrylxu. Yes, nice deal alright! Though it's a pity it's not working for others. :(

        However, I feel I fully deserve something good back from Amazon US after a protracted, ghastly experience of absurdly epic proportions that I had a while back ordering some Mighty Bright book lights. :)

    • Wally on 26/01/2013 - 23:36

      Did Not give promo discount for me - even after requiring I re-confirm CC details! ~ buzzterds!

    • ddhytz on 27/01/2013 - 20:22

      I was not even allow to order normal KPW ($139) — "cannot be shipped to" my OZ address. Strange!

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