100円ショップ

日本にはごく当たり前の100円ショップだ。
イギリスにはこのような "1ポンドショップ"はなかった。アメリカに住んでいた時も "1ドルショップ" もなかった。
10何年前に日本に毎年遊びに来ていた。貧乏学生だったので、友達へのみやげはもちろん100円ショップで買っていた。10人の友達の土産分は1000円+消費税で済むことはすばらしかった。残りの大切なバイトでためたお金は、ちょいエロイアニメの下敷きや、アイドルの水着写真集(リボンや西田ひかる、CoCoなど)に使っていた。
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Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
One dollar and One euro shops are very common if you ask me...
Funny thing is that almost everything is made in Asia (China, Taiwan...)
Not that I complain at all. Certain copies of brands should be avoided though.
I also wonder how they do a profit margin... Probably by quantity.
aspiring to become a doujin and graphics artist cum lawyer
http://aki7.bottled-wish.info
yup it's by quantity. I even found it expressed by Daiso, a popular 100yen shop :)
http://www.daiso-sangyo.co.jp/english/about/
I enjoy getting some of their stuff 'cause it's really good (well except for the cookware here, 'nuff said). It's a good deal if you get quality products for a low price that's why everyone in the know here are nuts about it :P
Student
http://johndiew0107.wordpress.com/
lots of MYR1 shop at my location...
it is a kind of business technique... lol
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
One dollar and One euro shops are very common if you ask me...
Funny thing is that almost everything is made in Asia (China, Taiwan...)
Not that I complain at all. Certain copies of brands should be avoided though.
I also wonder how they do a profit margin... Probably by quantity.
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
One dollar and One euro shops are very common if you ask me...
Funny thing is that almost everything is made in Asia (China, Taiwan...)
Not that I complain at all. Certain copies of brands should be avoided though.
I also wonder how they do a profit margin... Probably by quantity.
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
One dollar and One euro shops are very common if you ask me...
Funny thing is that almost everything is made in Asia (China, Taiwan...)
Not that I complain at all. Certain copies of brands should be avoided though.
I also wonder how they do a profit margin... Probably by quantity.
ColdFusion Developer
http://www.moemoerabu.net
In Australia, there are plenty of $1 shops around, but not everything in there is $1. I've been to a few ¥100 shops in Japan and not everything was ¥100. But still, some great stuff found in those shops.
Miss Otaku
this is true! ^_^
ColdFusion Developer
http://www.moemoerabu.net
In Australia, there are plenty of $1 shops around, but not everything in there is $1. I've been to a few ¥100 shops in Japan and not everything was ¥100. But still, some great stuff found in those shops.
ColdFusion Developer
http://www.moemoerabu.net
In Australia, there are plenty of $1 shops around, but not everything in there is $1. I've been to a few ¥100 shops in Japan and not everything was ¥100. But still, some great stuff found in those shops.
ColdFusion Developer
http://www.moemoerabu.net
In Australia, there are plenty of $1 shops around, but not everything in there is $1. I've been to a few ¥100 shops in Japan and not everything was ¥100. But still, some great stuff found in those shops.
student
http://sector6slumjunkshop.blogspot.com/
good idea about buying presents for your friends in one of these shops!
student
http://sector6slumjunkshop.blogspot.com/
good idea about buying presents for your friends in one of these shops!
student
http://sector6slumjunkshop.blogspot.com/
good idea about buying presents for your friends in one of these shops!
student
http://sector6slumjunkshop.blogspot.com/
good idea about buying presents for your friends in one of these shops!
Student
http://animestuff.wordpress.com/
A 100 yen shop here would be great since 100yen is about 0,60€.
But these stores are known as the 1€ store but its very rare to find one, sometimes shopping malls make promotions like this.
Student
http://animestuff.wordpress.com/
A 100 yen shop here would be great since 100yen is about 0,60€.
But these stores are known as the 1€ store but its very rare to find one, sometimes shopping malls make promotions like this.
Student
http://animestuff.wordpress.com/
A 100 yen shop here would be great since 100yen is about 0,60€.
But these stores are known as the 1€ store but its very rare to find one, sometimes shopping malls make promotions like this.
Student
http://animestuff.wordpress.com/
A 100 yen shop here would be great since 100yen is about 0,60€.
But these stores are known as the 1€ store but its very rare to find one, sometimes shopping malls make promotions like this.
Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
http://www.moeside.net/weblog
We have plenty of $1 shops over here as well, though like what Adun said, not everthing's for a dollar.
Daiso over here is different, where each item goes for 2 dollars, no more, no less.
Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
http://www.moeside.net/weblog
We have plenty of $1 shops over here as well, though like what Adun said, not everthing's for a dollar.
Daiso over here is different, where each item goes for 2 dollars, no more, no less.
Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
http://www.moeside.net/weblog
We have plenty of $1 shops over here as well, though like what Adun said, not everthing's for a dollar.
Daiso over here is different, where each item goes for 2 dollars, no more, no less.
Web Developer/ウェブデベロッパー, Photographer/写真や
http://www.moeside.net/weblog
We have plenty of $1 shops over here as well, though like what Adun said, not everthing's for a dollar.
Daiso over here is different, where each item goes for 2 dollars, no more, no less.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43628186@N00/
I think Tesco are to blame danny, their value range starts from 12p. Pound shops never last anyhow, esp the market in portsmouth bloodly council drove em out.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43628186@N00/
I think Tesco are to blame danny, their value range starts from 12p. Pound shops never last anyhow, esp the market in portsmouth bloodly council drove em out.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43628186@N00/
I think Tesco are to blame danny, their value range starts from 12p. Pound shops never last anyhow, esp the market in portsmouth bloodly council drove em out.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43628186@N00/
I think Tesco are to blame danny, their value range starts from 12p. Pound shops never last anyhow, esp the market in portsmouth bloodly council drove em out.
Keyboard Warrior
http://textfiend.net/zerohero
Aren't most of these shops run by Chinese/Korean immigrants who bring stuff direct from the mainland thus they could price it so low?
How about an introduction of the Zakka stores around Akiba? They've got some interesting stuff there too.
Keyboard Warrior
http://textfiend.net/zerohero
Aren't most of these shops run by Chinese/Korean immigrants who bring stuff direct from the mainland thus they could price it so low?
How about an introduction of the Zakka stores around Akiba? They've got some interesting stuff there too.
Keyboard Warrior
http://textfiend.net/zerohero
Aren't most of these shops run by Chinese/Korean immigrants who bring stuff direct from the mainland thus they could price it so low?
How about an introduction of the Zakka stores around Akiba? They've got some interesting stuff there too.
Keyboard Warrior
http://textfiend.net/zerohero
Aren't most of these shops run by Chinese/Korean immigrants who bring stuff direct from the mainland thus they could price it so low?
How about an introduction of the Zakka stores around Akiba? They've got some interesting stuff there too.
student
http://animesugoi.animeblogger.net/
There are some $1 shops around here, in fact theres one right across from my work place lol. But its going out of business due to the lack of sales, but like others have said, everything wasn't $1 as a electric scooter sells for $150. The only true $1 stores that stick around are corporate stores in my opinion.
student
http://animesugoi.animeblogger.net/
There are some $1 shops around here, in fact theres one right across from my work place lol. But its going out of business due to the lack of sales, but like others have said, everything wasn't $1 as a electric scooter sells for $150. The only true $1 stores that stick around are corporate stores in my opinion.
student
http://animesugoi.animeblogger.net/
There are some $1 shops around here, in fact theres one right across from my work place lol. But its going out of business due to the lack of sales, but like others have said, everything wasn't $1 as a electric scooter sells for $150. The only true $1 stores that stick around are corporate stores in my opinion.
student
http://animesugoi.animeblogger.net/
There are some $1 shops around here, in fact theres one right across from my work place lol. But its going out of business due to the lack of sales, but like others have said, everything wasn't $1 as a electric scooter sells for $150. The only true $1 stores that stick around are corporate stores in my opinion.
3D artist
http://andyh.cgsociety.org
Our £1 shops are pretty good value, but considering you can get the same sorta stuff for the converted equivalent of about 45p in Tokyo is insane!
Never went in a 100 yen shop when ive been in Japan. Went to some Don Quixotes though - massive places!
3D artist
http://andyh.cgsociety.org
Our £1 shops are pretty good value, but considering you can get the same sorta stuff for the converted equivalent of about 45p in Tokyo is insane!
Never went in a 100 yen shop when ive been in Japan. Went to some Don Quixotes though - massive places!
3D artist
http://andyh.cgsociety.org
Our £1 shops are pretty good value, but considering you can get the same sorta stuff for the converted equivalent of about 45p in Tokyo is insane!
Never went in a 100 yen shop when ive been in Japan. Went to some Don Quixotes though - massive places!
3D artist
http://andyh.cgsociety.org
Our £1 shops are pretty good value, but considering you can get the same sorta stuff for the converted equivalent of about 45p in Tokyo is insane!
Never went in a 100 yen shop when ive been in Japan. Went to some Don Quixotes though - massive places!
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/
We've got two kind here in the U.S. Dollar Tree is the chain where everything is a one dollar or less. Family Dollar and Dollar General are the two chains where everything is one dollar or more.
I believe all of these stores are franchise operations here in the U.S. So more than likely it's the suppliers making the money.
Yes, you can find some great items in the stores here. I think overall the stores in Japan have better looking merchandise.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/
We've got two kind here in the U.S. Dollar Tree is the chain where everything is a one dollar or less. Family Dollar and Dollar General are the two chains where everything is one dollar or more.
I believe all of these stores are franchise operations here in the U.S. So more than likely it's the suppliers making the money.
Yes, you can find some great items in the stores here. I think overall the stores in Japan have better looking merchandise.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/
We've got two kind here in the U.S. Dollar Tree is the chain where everything is a one dollar or less. Family Dollar and Dollar General are the two chains where everything is one dollar or more.
I believe all of these stores are franchise operations here in the U.S. So more than likely it's the suppliers making the money.
Yes, you can find some great items in the stores here. I think overall the stores in Japan have better looking merchandise.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/
We've got two kind here in the U.S. Dollar Tree is the chain where everything is a one dollar or less. Family Dollar and Dollar General are the two chains where everything is one dollar or more.
I believe all of these stores are franchise operations here in the U.S. So more than likely it's the suppliers making the money.
Yes, you can find some great items in the stores here. I think overall the stores in Japan have better looking merchandise.
Student artist
http://www.requestview.wordpress.com
Yup dollar tree, 99cent store and family tree... However they dont really sell good stuff. Danny you school post some pictures of wat 100 yen store sells
Student artist
http://www.requestview.wordpress.com
Yup dollar tree, 99cent store and family tree... However they dont really sell good stuff. Danny you school post some pictures of wat 100 yen store sells
Student artist
http://www.requestview.wordpress.com
Yup dollar tree, 99cent store and family tree... However they dont really sell good stuff. Danny you school post some pictures of wat 100 yen store sells
Student artist
http://www.requestview.wordpress.com
Yup dollar tree, 99cent store and family tree... However they dont really sell good stuff. Danny you school post some pictures of wat 100 yen store sells
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/
Please excuse my poor grammar. Oooh..."We have got" ^^; I'm so embarrassed. Never do one than three task at once.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/
Please excuse my poor grammar. Oooh..."We have got" ^^; I'm so embarrassed. Never do one than three task at once.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/
Please excuse my poor grammar. Oooh..."We have got" ^^; I'm so embarrassed. Never do one than three task at once.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/
Please excuse my poor grammar. Oooh..."We have got" ^^; I'm so embarrassed. Never do one than three task at once.
Student Engineer
http://www.tgwnetohh.blogspot.com/
Yeah, we have a few dollar stores in the area. They are actually great deals on stuff you need: almost anything.
Student Engineer
http://www.tgwnetohh.blogspot.com/
Yeah, we have a few dollar stores in the area. They are actually great deals on stuff you need: almost anything.
Student Engineer
http://www.tgwnetohh.blogspot.com/
Yeah, we have a few dollar stores in the area. They are actually great deals on stuff you need: almost anything.
Student Engineer
http://www.tgwnetohh.blogspot.com/
Yeah, we have a few dollar stores in the area. They are actually great deals on stuff you need: almost anything.
cg artist
The biggest 100yen shop in Japan is Daiso. Danny, have you been to the one in Machida, Kanagawa?
I went there once when I wend back to Japan some years ago. It was so big and had many gooddies.
Daiso also opened stores around asia and some in Canada and U.S.A. One is in Daly City CA. However, other 100 yen shop called Ichibankan is cheaper.
100 yen shop is definitely fun place to be.^^
cg artist
The biggest 100yen shop in Japan is Daiso. Danny, have you been to the one in Machida, Kanagawa?
I went there once when I wend back to Japan some years ago. It was so big and had many gooddies.
Daiso also opened stores around asia and some in Canada and U.S.A. One is in Daly City CA. However, other 100 yen shop called Ichibankan is cheaper.
100 yen shop is definitely fun place to be.^^
cg artist
The biggest 100yen shop in Japan is Daiso. Danny, have you been to the one in Machida, Kanagawa?
I went there once when I wend back to Japan some years ago. It was so big and had many gooddies.
Daiso also opened stores around asia and some in Canada and U.S.A. One is in Daly City CA. However, other 100 yen shop called Ichibankan is cheaper.
100 yen shop is definitely fun place to be.^^
cg artist
The biggest 100yen shop in Japan is Daiso. Danny, have you been to the one in Machida, Kanagawa?
I went there once when I wend back to Japan some years ago. It was so big and had many gooddies.
Daiso also opened stores around asia and some in Canada and U.S.A. One is in Daly City CA. However, other 100 yen shop called Ichibankan is cheaper.
100 yen shop is definitely fun place to be.^^
Animator/ graphic designer
http://www.collateralds.com/
sweet.
now i can cut down on the cost of living when im over there for training...
Animator/ graphic designer
http://www.collateralds.com/
sweet.
now i can cut down on the cost of living when im over there for training...
Animator/ graphic designer
http://www.collateralds.com/
sweet.
now i can cut down on the cost of living when im over there for training...
Animator/ graphic designer
http://www.collateralds.com/
sweet.
now i can cut down on the cost of living when im over there for training...
creative
http://www.eddiewong.net
"I'd pick up cheap presents for the lads in the 100 yen shop and spend the rest of my hard earned dosh on games and Idol photo books in Akihabara."
Hahahhahahaha... you cheap sod! Thank god we didn't know each other back in England otherwise I'd be more than disappointed with your ¥100 souvenirs!
creative
http://www.eddiewong.net
"I'd pick up cheap presents for the lads in the 100 yen shop and spend the rest of my hard earned dosh on games and Idol photo books in Akihabara."
Hahahhahahaha... you cheap sod! Thank god we didn't know each other back in England otherwise I'd be more than disappointed with your ¥100 souvenirs!
creative
http://www.eddiewong.net
"I'd pick up cheap presents for the lads in the 100 yen shop and spend the rest of my hard earned dosh on games and Idol photo books in Akihabara."
Hahahhahahaha... you cheap sod! Thank god we didn't know each other back in England otherwise I'd be more than disappointed with your ¥100 souvenirs!
creative
http://www.eddiewong.net
"I'd pick up cheap presents for the lads in the 100 yen shop and spend the rest of my hard earned dosh on games and Idol photo books in Akihabara."
Hahahhahahaha... you cheap sod! Thank god we didn't know each other back in England otherwise I'd be more than disappointed with your ¥100 souvenirs!
Unemployed
http://councilestategaming.blogspot.com/
There are loads of one pound shops in the UK, Like poundland. And they sell a load of cheap crap.
Unemployed
http://councilestategaming.blogspot.com/
There are loads of one pound shops in the UK, Like poundland. And they sell a load of cheap crap.
Unemployed
http://councilestategaming.blogspot.com/
There are loads of one pound shops in the UK, Like poundland. And they sell a load of cheap crap.
Unemployed
http://councilestategaming.blogspot.com/
There are loads of one pound shops in the UK, Like poundland. And they sell a load of cheap crap.
Student artist
http://www.requestview.wordpress.com
danny can u email me on wat program u use to make this website at Hans_Empire@yahoo.
Student artist
http://www.requestview.wordpress.com
danny can u email me on wat program u use to make this website at Hans_Empire@yahoo.
Student artist
http://www.requestview.wordpress.com
danny can u email me on wat program u use to make this website at Hans_Empire@yahoo.
Student artist
http://www.requestview.wordpress.com
danny can u email me on wat program u use to make this website at Hans_Empire@yahoo.
Policy & Research Officer
http://www.alafista.com/
We got Daiso in Singapore too, but the stuffs are sold at the 100 yen equivalent of SGD1.99.
I wonder if we would see the day where manga and gundam can be bought at 100 yen stores. =P
Policy & Research Officer
http://www.alafista.com/
We got Daiso in Singapore too, but the stuffs are sold at the 100 yen equivalent of SGD1.99.
I wonder if we would see the day where manga and gundam can be bought at 100 yen stores. =P
Policy & Research Officer
http://www.alafista.com/
We got Daiso in Singapore too, but the stuffs are sold at the 100 yen equivalent of SGD1.99.
I wonder if we would see the day where manga and gundam can be bought at 100 yen stores. =P
Policy & Research Officer
http://www.alafista.com/
We got Daiso in Singapore too, but the stuffs are sold at the 100 yen equivalent of SGD1.99.
I wonder if we would see the day where manga and gundam can be bought at 100 yen stores. =P
Student
http://zeroblade.dasaku.net
In China, there were 10 Yuan stores, which is the equivalent of about 162 Yen. Over here, there are some 20 Peso stores and a couple of 88 and 100 Peso stores that carry Japanese stuff too; roughly 54 Yen, 236 Yen and 268 Yen, respectively.
Interaction design, Iphone game/app designer
They also have 2 Yuan stores here in Shenzhen.
Student
http://zeroblade.dasaku.net
In China, there were 10 Yuan stores, which is the equivalent of about 162 Yen. Over here, there are some 20 Peso stores and a couple of 88 and 100 Peso stores that carry Japanese stuff too; roughly 54 Yen, 236 Yen and 268 Yen, respectively.
Student
http://zeroblade.dasaku.net
In China, there were 10 Yuan stores, which is the equivalent of about 162 Yen. Over here, there are some 20 Peso stores and a couple of 88 and 100 Peso stores that carry Japanese stuff too; roughly 54 Yen, 236 Yen and 268 Yen, respectively.
Student
http://zeroblade.dasaku.net
In China, there were 10 Yuan stores, which is the equivalent of about 162 Yen. Over here, there are some 20 Peso stores and a couple of 88 and 100 Peso stores that carry Japanese stuff too; roughly 54 Yen, 236 Yen and 268 Yen, respectively.
Video Game Design Student / Monster Hunter
There are loads of £1 Shops in england, however, the quality of the stuff isnt very good.
I bought a box of scalpels for graphics so that it would make cutting card and the likes alot easier...onyl thing is, most of the blades either snapped, or rusted o.O
However, i shall keep my eye out for these stores when i go to Japan, i need to save money ^_^
DO they by any chance do food in the 100 yen store? xD
Video Game Design Student / Monster Hunter
There are loads of £1 Shops in england, however, the quality of the stuff isnt very good.
I bought a box of scalpels for graphics so that it would make cutting card and the likes alot easier...onyl thing is, most of the blades either snapped, or rusted o.O
However, i shall keep my eye out for these stores when i go to Japan, i need to save money ^_^
DO they by any chance do food in the 100 yen store? xD
Video Game Design Student / Monster Hunter
There are loads of £1 Shops in england, however, the quality of the stuff isnt very good.
I bought a box of scalpels for graphics so that it would make cutting card and the likes alot easier...onyl thing is, most of the blades either snapped, or rusted o.O
However, i shall keep my eye out for these stores when i go to Japan, i need to save money ^_^
DO they by any chance do food in the 100 yen store? xD
Video Game Design Student / Monster Hunter
There are loads of £1 Shops in england, however, the quality of the stuff isnt very good.
I bought a box of scalpels for graphics so that it would make cutting card and the likes alot easier...onyl thing is, most of the blades either snapped, or rusted o.O
However, i shall keep my eye out for these stores when i go to Japan, i need to save money ^_^
DO they by any chance do food in the 100 yen store? xD
Student/Frame Runner
tough break arekusu, but then i hav bought high end scapels for graphics and they all break pretty quick, might just be me though.
£1 stores are great if u just need some low quality fun. for example, when u buy 2 dvds for a pound, u know they arent gonna be good, but they can still make an entertaining evening.
there is a 99p store near where i live that sells proper artist canvases, they are really nice.
Student/Frame Runner
tough break arekusu, but then i hav bought high end scapels for graphics and they all break pretty quick, might just be me though.
£1 stores are great if u just need some low quality fun. for example, when u buy 2 dvds for a pound, u know they arent gonna be good, but they can still make an entertaining evening.
there is a 99p store near where i live that sells proper artist canvases, they are really nice.
Student/Frame Runner
tough break arekusu, but then i hav bought high end scapels for graphics and they all break pretty quick, might just be me though.
£1 stores are great if u just need some low quality fun. for example, when u buy 2 dvds for a pound, u know they arent gonna be good, but they can still make an entertaining evening.
there is a 99p store near where i live that sells proper artist canvases, they are really nice.
Student/Frame Runner
tough break arekusu, but then i hav bought high end scapels for graphics and they all break pretty quick, might just be me though.
£1 stores are great if u just need some low quality fun. for example, when u buy 2 dvds for a pound, u know they arent gonna be good, but they can still make an entertaining evening.
there is a 99p store near where i live that sells proper artist canvases, they are really nice.
Student, Gamer, Part-time EFSF Pilot
Well, here in Portugal I think we had always had the "Loja dos trezentos" literally, the "Three-hundred Store" which refers to 300 Escudos in the old coin.
Now we have the one Euro shops.
Student, Gamer, Part-time EFSF Pilot
Well, here in Portugal I think we had always had the "Loja dos trezentos" literally, the "Three-hundred Store" which refers to 300 Escudos in the old coin.
Now we have the one Euro shops.
Student, Gamer, Part-time EFSF Pilot
Well, here in Portugal I think we had always had the "Loja dos trezentos" literally, the "Three-hundred Store" which refers to 300 Escudos in the old coin.
Now we have the one Euro shops.
Student, Gamer, Part-time EFSF Pilot
Well, here in Portugal I think we had always had the "Loja dos trezentos" literally, the "Three-hundred Store" which refers to 300 Escudos in the old coin.
Now we have the one Euro shops.
Everything
http://www.happysoda.com
It's funny you mention the durable utensils. One of my friends who is a magician has probably bought several dozen packs of spoons there, which he then magically bends. Where else are you going to get 5 metal spoons for a dollar? The people who work there must wonder what the heck he does with all those spoons.
Everything
http://www.happysoda.com
It's funny you mention the durable utensils. One of my friends who is a magician has probably bought several dozen packs of spoons there, which he then magically bends. Where else are you going to get 5 metal spoons for a dollar? The people who work there must wonder what the heck he does with all those spoons.
Everything
http://www.happysoda.com
It's funny you mention the durable utensils. One of my friends who is a magician has probably bought several dozen packs of spoons there, which he then magically bends. Where else are you going to get 5 metal spoons for a dollar? The people who work there must wonder what the heck he does with all those spoons.
Everything
http://www.happysoda.com
It's funny you mention the durable utensils. One of my friends who is a magician has probably bought several dozen packs of spoons there, which he then magically bends. Where else are you going to get 5 metal spoons for a dollar? The people who work there must wonder what the heck he does with all those spoons.
Designer & Animator
http://ariaanime.wordpress.com
hmmm... have not seen any 100 yen shops where I am currently residing at. But that maybe limited to the bigger cities. From the previous comments I am surprised there are many in England.
Back in SG some $1.99 shops sell poor quality stuff. But I do visit these shops for my stationary.
Danny I hope did not buy those 100 yen items for your comrades they might be disappointed...But with the type of spending lifestyle on IDOL books and Gundams one may have to resort to that.
I see you have put some very NSFW in the related links. Have you seen any otaku related merchadise in 100 yen shops before?
Designer & Animator
http://ariaanime.wordpress.com
hmmm... have not seen any 100 yen shops where I am currently residing at. But that maybe limited to the bigger cities. From the previous comments I am surprised there are many in England.
Back in SG some $1.99 shops sell poor quality stuff. But I do visit these shops for my stationary.
Danny I hope did not buy those 100 yen items for your comrades they might be disappointed...But with the type of spending lifestyle on IDOL books and Gundams one may have to resort to that.
I see you have put some very NSFW in the related links. Have you seen any otaku related merchadise in 100 yen shops before?
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hmmm... have not seen any 100 yen shops where I am currently residing at. But that maybe limited to the bigger cities. From the previous comments I am surprised there are many in England.
Back in SG some $1.99 shops sell poor quality stuff. But I do visit these shops for my stationary.
Danny I hope did not buy those 100 yen items for your comrades they might be disappointed...But with the type of spending lifestyle on IDOL books and Gundams one may have to resort to that.
I see you have put some very NSFW in the related links. Have you seen any otaku related merchadise in 100 yen shops before?
Designer & Animator
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hmmm... have not seen any 100 yen shops where I am currently residing at. But that maybe limited to the bigger cities. From the previous comments I am surprised there are many in England.
Back in SG some $1.99 shops sell poor quality stuff. But I do visit these shops for my stationary.
Danny I hope did not buy those 100 yen items for your comrades they might be disappointed...But with the type of spending lifestyle on IDOL books and Gundams one may have to resort to that.
I see you have put some very NSFW in the related links. Have you seen any otaku related merchadise in 100 yen shops before?
Dunno, really....
http://www.goufyshumi.com
Funny thing is, the most appreciated (and still used) souveneirs I brought back from Japan, were all from a couple of 100 yen shops. The quality of the stuff was outstanding, compared to the dollar store merchandise here in the States.
Dunno, really....
http://www.goufyshumi.com
Funny thing is, the most appreciated (and still used) souveneirs I brought back from Japan, were all from a couple of 100 yen shops. The quality of the stuff was outstanding, compared to the dollar store merchandise here in the States.
Dunno, really....
http://www.goufyshumi.com
Funny thing is, the most appreciated (and still used) souveneirs I brought back from Japan, were all from a couple of 100 yen shops. The quality of the stuff was outstanding, compared to the dollar store merchandise here in the States.
Dunno, really....
http://www.goufyshumi.com
Funny thing is, the most appreciated (and still used) souveneirs I brought back from Japan, were all from a couple of 100 yen shops. The quality of the stuff was outstanding, compared to the dollar store merchandise here in the States.
大学生
I like the Japanese $1,2,3 dollar store that opened up last year better than the usual $1 stores we have. It sells things I would actually use.
大学生
I like the Japanese $1,2,3 dollar store that opened up last year better than the usual $1 stores we have. It sells things I would actually use.
大学生
I like the Japanese $1,2,3 dollar store that opened up last year better than the usual $1 stores we have. It sells things I would actually use.
大学生
I like the Japanese $1,2,3 dollar store that opened up last year better than the usual $1 stores we have. It sells things I would actually use.
Otaku
Actually, certain dollar stores around here sell a brand of pop called Faygo, and most of the flavors taste way better than other pops. I would never buy anything but pop and candy there though...
Otaku
Actually, certain dollar stores around here sell a brand of pop called Faygo, and most of the flavors taste way better than other pops. I would never buy anything but pop and candy there though...
Otaku
Actually, certain dollar stores around here sell a brand of pop called Faygo, and most of the flavors taste way better than other pops. I would never buy anything but pop and candy there though...
Otaku
Actually, certain dollar stores around here sell a brand of pop called Faygo, and most of the flavors taste way better than other pops. I would never buy anything but pop and candy there though...
Tech support
We have pound shops all over the UK, and there's a great bargain shop called home Bargains - about a year ago I got the HG 1/100 Aile Strike Gundam for £2.99 - about 730 Yen!
Tech support
We have pound shops all over the UK, and there's a great bargain shop called home Bargains - about a year ago I got the HG 1/100 Aile Strike Gundam for £2.99 - about 730 Yen!
Tech support
We have pound shops all over the UK, and there's a great bargain shop called home Bargains - about a year ago I got the HG 1/100 Aile Strike Gundam for £2.99 - about 730 Yen!
Tech support
We have pound shops all over the UK, and there's a great bargain shop called home Bargains - about a year ago I got the HG 1/100 Aile Strike Gundam for £2.99 - about 730 Yen!
Information technology
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In Italy we have "Out at 1 Euro"
Some of this shops are run by chineese people.
The merchandise is not bad...
Information technology
http://www.cyberdelics80.blogspot.com/
In Italy we have "Out at 1 Euro"
Some of this shops are run by chineese people.
The merchandise is not bad...
Information technology
http://www.cyberdelics80.blogspot.com/
In Italy we have "Out at 1 Euro"
Some of this shops are run by chineese people.
The merchandise is not bad...
Information technology
http://www.cyberdelics80.blogspot.com/
In Italy we have "Out at 1 Euro"
Some of this shops are run by chineese people.
The merchandise is not bad...
Mandalorian in training + Otaku...
They have a 100 yen shop around my area. Good enough for mundane item like cutlery, vase etc. Hardly go there but my mum love it.
Mandalorian in training + Otaku...
They have a 100 yen shop around my area. Good enough for mundane item like cutlery, vase etc. Hardly go there but my mum love it.
Mandalorian in training + Otaku...
They have a 100 yen shop around my area. Good enough for mundane item like cutlery, vase etc. Hardly go there but my mum love it.
Mandalorian in training + Otaku...
They have a 100 yen shop around my area. Good enough for mundane item like cutlery, vase etc. Hardly go there but my mum love it.
free lance otaku, full time Protector of Peace.
singapore has quite a bit of 100 yen shops. more famed are "value dollar"..daiso is nice. but i dun go there often..
do they haf cheap porn there? Xd
free lance otaku, full time Protector of Peace.
singapore has quite a bit of 100 yen shops. more famed are "value dollar"..daiso is nice. but i dun go there often..
do they haf cheap porn there? Xd
free lance otaku, full time Protector of Peace.
singapore has quite a bit of 100 yen shops. more famed are "value dollar"..daiso is nice. but i dun go there often..
do they haf cheap porn there? Xd
free lance otaku, full time Protector of Peace.
singapore has quite a bit of 100 yen shops. more famed are "value dollar"..daiso is nice. but i dun go there often..
do they haf cheap porn there? Xd
CEO MIrai Inc
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Tiny Red Man, Alafista Otaku, toxicmind, Windbell,
Didnt know you guys had Daiso too.
Akiraman,
I have seen some character goods but nothing hardcore otaku.
Arekusu,
Some of them do sell food ^^
Gibson,
Its called Nav2.0. Homebrew software.
toxicmind,
Have not been but I know that there are some really huge 100 yen stores around.
Subaruhess,
12P?!
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Tiny Red Man, Alafista Otaku, toxicmind, Windbell,
Didnt know you guys had Daiso too.
Akiraman,
I have seen some character goods but nothing hardcore otaku.
Arekusu,
Some of them do sell food ^^
Gibson,
Its called Nav2.0. Homebrew software.
toxicmind,
Have not been but I know that there are some really huge 100 yen stores around.
Subaruhess,
12P?!
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Tiny Red Man, Alafista Otaku, toxicmind, Windbell,
Didnt know you guys had Daiso too.
Akiraman,
I have seen some character goods but nothing hardcore otaku.
Arekusu,
Some of them do sell food ^^
Gibson,
Its called Nav2.0. Homebrew software.
toxicmind,
Have not been but I know that there are some really huge 100 yen stores around.
Subaruhess,
12P?!
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Tiny Red Man, Alafista Otaku, toxicmind, Windbell,
Didnt know you guys had Daiso too.
Akiraman,
I have seen some character goods but nothing hardcore otaku.
Arekusu,
Some of them do sell food ^^
Gibson,
Its called Nav2.0. Homebrew software.
toxicmind,
Have not been but I know that there are some really huge 100 yen stores around.
Subaruhess,
12P?!
Student artist
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Danny i cant find the Nav2.0. Homebrew software u mention =(
CAn u tell me where to get it?
Student artist
http://www.requestview.wordpress.com
Danny i cant find the Nav2.0. Homebrew software u mention =(
CAn u tell me where to get it?
Student artist
http://www.requestview.wordpress.com
Danny i cant find the Nav2.0. Homebrew software u mention =(
CAn u tell me where to get it?
Student artist
http://www.requestview.wordpress.com
Danny i cant find the Nav2.0. Homebrew software u mention =(
CAn u tell me where to get it?
Graphic Designer
http://www.valiantho.com/
There's a 100 yen shop near where I live, but I only been there once. They do have some interesting stuff but the selection are quite limited though
Graphic Designer
http://www.valiantho.com/
There's a 100 yen shop near where I live, but I only been there once. They do have some interesting stuff but the selection are quite limited though
Graphic Designer
http://www.valiantho.com/
There's a 100 yen shop near where I live, but I only been there once. They do have some interesting stuff but the selection are quite limited though
Graphic Designer
http://www.valiantho.com/
There's a 100 yen shop near where I live, but I only been there once. They do have some interesting stuff but the selection are quite limited though
student
same to to me,
indonesia/malaysia have lot of cheap store with cheap maded stuff to. especially if you go to mangga dua(department store) they sold pirated bag,clothes,toy,and DVD.
i buy a pirated DVD movie or game for 0,6$(don't believe?, take a visit here)
as for wii cd's for 2$
X360 for $3,5
ps3 cd still sold for 50$(unpirated^^)
Game Designer & 2D Artist
http://catzstudio.blogspot.com/
dude, don't be so proud of that fact. It's embarassing :P
They have Daisso where I live here too, the goods they sell cost Rp. 15000 ~ 185 yen
student
same to to me,
indonesia/malaysia have lot of cheap store with cheap maded stuff to. especially if you go to mangga dua(department store) they sold pirated bag,clothes,toy,and DVD.
i buy a pirated DVD movie or game for 0,6$(don't believe?, take a visit here)
as for wii cd's for 2$
X360 for $3,5
ps3 cd still sold for 50$(unpirated^^)
student
same to to me,
indonesia/malaysia have lot of cheap store with cheap maded stuff to. especially if you go to mangga dua(department store) they sold pirated bag,clothes,toy,and DVD.
i buy a pirated DVD movie or game for 0,6$(don't believe?, take a visit here)
as for wii cd's for 2$
X360 for $3,5
ps3 cd still sold for 50$(unpirated^^)
student
same to to me,
indonesia/malaysia have lot of cheap store with cheap maded stuff to. especially if you go to mangga dua(department store) they sold pirated bag,clothes,toy,and DVD.
i buy a pirated DVD movie or game for 0,6$(don't believe?, take a visit here)
as for wii cd's for 2$
X360 for $3,5
ps3 cd still sold for 50$(unpirated^^)
Motion Graphics Designer
we have quite a few 100 yen shops in malaysia but the name is a misnomer unfortunately... prices for items range from a few cents to even hundreds sometimes, and items varies greatly from outlet to outlet...
so much for the malaysian version of the 100 yen shop eh?
Motion Graphics Designer
we have quite a few 100 yen shops in malaysia but the name is a misnomer unfortunately... prices for items range from a few cents to even hundreds sometimes, and items varies greatly from outlet to outlet...
so much for the malaysian version of the 100 yen shop eh?
Motion Graphics Designer
we have quite a few 100 yen shops in malaysia but the name is a misnomer unfortunately... prices for items range from a few cents to even hundreds sometimes, and items varies greatly from outlet to outlet...
so much for the malaysian version of the 100 yen shop eh?
Motion Graphics Designer
we have quite a few 100 yen shops in malaysia but the name is a misnomer unfortunately... prices for items range from a few cents to even hundreds sometimes, and items varies greatly from outlet to outlet...
so much for the malaysian version of the 100 yen shop eh?
Project Manager, Engineer
http://yasseranas.blogspot.com
I have to agree the dude seth. These cheap stores in malaysia tend to sell bad quality items. i would prefer spent my money in a regular hypermarkets like TESCO or Carrefour. I even came across a shop name "20 cent Discount Store". WTBF was that?? And it is just a regular shop with no discount what so ever... Malaysian and its weird branding. They try to be catchy, but in the end, people just swear back at the shop... Lol... When i m going to visit japan, i gonna visit the 100 yen shop.. yeah!
Project Manager, Engineer
http://yasseranas.blogspot.com
I have to agree the dude seth. These cheap stores in malaysia tend to sell bad quality items. i would prefer spent my money in a regular hypermarkets like TESCO or Carrefour. I even came across a shop name "20 cent Discount Store". WTBF was that?? And it is just a regular shop with no discount what so ever... Malaysian and its weird branding. They try to be catchy, but in the end, people just swear back at the shop... Lol... When i m going to visit japan, i gonna visit the 100 yen shop.. yeah!
Project Manager, Engineer
http://yasseranas.blogspot.com
I have to agree the dude seth. These cheap stores in malaysia tend to sell bad quality items. i would prefer spent my money in a regular hypermarkets like TESCO or Carrefour. I even came across a shop name "20 cent Discount Store". WTBF was that?? And it is just a regular shop with no discount what so ever... Malaysian and its weird branding. They try to be catchy, but in the end, people just swear back at the shop... Lol... When i m going to visit japan, i gonna visit the 100 yen shop.. yeah!
Project Manager, Engineer
http://yasseranas.blogspot.com
I have to agree the dude seth. These cheap stores in malaysia tend to sell bad quality items. i would prefer spent my money in a regular hypermarkets like TESCO or Carrefour. I even came across a shop name "20 cent Discount Store". WTBF was that?? And it is just a regular shop with no discount what so ever... Malaysian and its weird branding. They try to be catchy, but in the end, people just swear back at the shop... Lol... When i m going to visit japan, i gonna visit the 100 yen shop.. yeah!
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
here, we also have our own version of the Y100 shops and they sell both good and crappy quality goods...
does some Y100 shops sells some otaku-related merchandises? ^^
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
here, we also have our own version of the Y100 shops and they sell both good and crappy quality goods...
does some Y100 shops sells some otaku-related merchandises? ^^
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
here, we also have our own version of the Y100 shops and they sell both good and crappy quality goods...
does some Y100 shops sells some otaku-related merchandises? ^^
anime/cosplay events organizer
http://www.cosplay.ph
here, we also have our own version of the Y100 shops and they sell both good and crappy quality goods...
does some Y100 shops sells some otaku-related merchandises? ^^
Procurement officer / Teacher
http://www.traded.name
Arekusu: They sure do :) I prefer the 99yen shop for food though as they tend to get a lot of stuff from supermarkets right when its close to expiry. Thats no problem if you intend to consume it the same day :)
Procurement officer / Teacher
http://www.traded.name
Arekusu: They sure do :) I prefer the 99yen shop for food though as they tend to get a lot of stuff from supermarkets right when its close to expiry. Thats no problem if you intend to consume it the same day :)
Procurement officer / Teacher
http://www.traded.name
Arekusu: They sure do :) I prefer the 99yen shop for food though as they tend to get a lot of stuff from supermarkets right when its close to expiry. Thats no problem if you intend to consume it the same day :)
Procurement officer / Teacher
http://www.traded.name
Arekusu: They sure do :) I prefer the 99yen shop for food though as they tend to get a lot of stuff from supermarkets right when its close to expiry. Thats no problem if you intend to consume it the same day :)
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
I love 100 yen stores! :D we have Daiso here, kinda like $2 or more store ^O^ Love it!
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
I love 100 yen stores! :D we have Daiso here, kinda like $2 or more store ^O^ Love it!
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
I love 100 yen stores! :D we have Daiso here, kinda like $2 or more store ^O^ Love it!
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
I love 100 yen stores! :D we have Daiso here, kinda like $2 or more store ^O^ Love it!
http://www.marvinryan.com
There's a dollar store in Vancouver however I think there are better quality items in another store called Daiso, where they sell every item for a toonie (two dollars). in Manila they have a store called Japan Home Center which sells stuff for 88 pesos, roughly about the same price as two canadian dollars. ^^
http://www.marvinryan.com
There's a dollar store in Vancouver however I think there are better quality items in another store called Daiso, where they sell every item for a toonie (two dollars). in Manila they have a store called Japan Home Center which sells stuff for 88 pesos, roughly about the same price as two canadian dollars. ^^
http://www.marvinryan.com
There's a dollar store in Vancouver however I think there are better quality items in another store called Daiso, where they sell every item for a toonie (two dollars). in Manila they have a store called Japan Home Center which sells stuff for 88 pesos, roughly about the same price as two canadian dollars. ^^
http://www.marvinryan.com
There's a dollar store in Vancouver however I think there are better quality items in another store called Daiso, where they sell every item for a toonie (two dollars). in Manila they have a store called Japan Home Center which sells stuff for 88 pesos, roughly about the same price as two canadian dollars. ^^
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there used to be S$1.99 shops around but after the government decommissioned the 1 cent coins, all $1.99 shops changed to $2 shops.
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
http://xspblog.com
We also have R$1,99 shops here (R$ are "Reais"... brazilian currency).
But you do get very crappy quality stuff... also, lots of itens that when you hit the register, it's more than R$1,99. Go figure.
I've been on several of those while on Japan... but didn't spend much on them.
I bet I would spend tons on then if I lived on Japan, but there aren't too many stuff for tourists there.
I mean, ok, there was tons of stuff, but nothing that particularly caught my attention.
Not that I was expecting to find a Yuki in Bikini figure there anyways. XD
Hikikomori in the making
http://supermariabros.deviantart.com/
Here in Singapore, we have "Daiso" a Japanese store which sells S$2 items, some stuff are great but some are just not worth two bucks...
Programmer
http://benohki.blogspot.com
can't speak for the rest of Canada, but around these parts, two major chains are "Dollarama" and "A Buck or Two." They typically stock small kitchenware,random hardware, cheap toys for the little kids, misc homewares (stationary, picture frames, etc), and consumables like snacks or personal hygiene products.
Sadly, while Danny seems to think he gets good deals in Japan, the Canadian ones tend to stock no-name brand crap. The only things I buy are CD-wallets, super-glue, or maybe notepads...
Non-profit org. volunteering work addict
We got a lot of Dollarama shops here indeed.
Student Engineer
http://www.tgwnetohh.blogspot.com/
plenty of them- dollar stores. Most people don't realize that they are great places to pick up stuff that is just as good as department store stuff (stuff like plates, towels what not) but cheaper. Soda and other berverages are also... a dollar (usually $1.69). I get stuff there sometimes- I went there to purchase christmas gifts a year or two back- trinkets are nice :).
Daiso! X3
The Sword of Magus
http://daichouginga.blogspot.com/
There are also one dollar shops here. Their store name goes from 'EverythingADollarStore' to 'SuperDollarStore'(forgot the others, and yes there are no spaces in the names as I remember). Too bad, tax is excluded from their $1 price.
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
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Let's just say that Los Angeles wouldn't be Los Angeles without 99 Cent stores. Especially around the Latino & African American communities in L.A. Even Hollywood has a few that rich people shop in.
Programmer
http://www.kirainet.com/english
I fear 100 yen shops, is one of those places where you enter and you end up spending 10 times 100 yen, or 100 times 100 yen! but they are fun.
buffer
Have loads of dollar stores in my city, particularly Dollarama.
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
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We have an equivalent of 100 yen store here in SA. It's often called the '5 Rand' store and various items can be bought there. I reckon that a few items are bought in bulk from China or something along the lines of that, we also have Asian-citizens in South Africa who open these '5 Rand' stores.
Sad to say, the closest thing to Otaku goods that these stores sell is stickers of various anime (mostly Sgt. Frog, Pretty Cure, DBZ though there are others).
Student
In france i already see 1euro shop but they was very little and the quality of the items was veryvery bad (because of the quality ^^")
But it's a good idea
Fledgling repowriter
http://sn.im/sdr002
I dislike ¥100 shops. They are too expensive.
¥99 shops are where to go! ;=)>
[ http://www.shop99.co.jp/ ] (The one in Asakusa sustained me for half my last trip to Tokyo.)
If I ever find the ¥100 shop selling smut (most likely older VCDs), *look out*. I'm talking complete buy-out.
Here in the U.S.A., most of the "dollar stores" have items for which they charge more than one dollar. An exception to that is "Deal$". It's a division of Super Valu Foods which owns a grocery store chain. The items it _doesn't_ want to offer in its grocery stores it sells there for one dollar.
Guess where the VHS videocassette of "Project A-Ko" was found?
http://t-navi.blogspot.com/
Im from Spain and in my city are a lot of "Multi Euros" called shops xDD.
Man of few words
Danny, what about Poundland? They've been around in the UK since at least 1990.
Software Developer
http://www.reallycuteasians.net
Idol books can be bought for 100 yen? Are they good quality? O_o
Danny, you must have left UK before Poundland became common. I remember going to this Poundland in Manchester where I used to study, dunno if it's still there though.
Watcher
It is like the 99 cent store in NYC. You can even get meat at the 100 yen store. I've never tried it though....
Grocery Store Clerk
Wow, A great a addition to make the cost of living Japan more bearable.
Plus that store looks like it is a step up from the dollar stores here in the US.
Gives you the sense of one old catch phase from my company, "Dollar's Worth" (pretty much 100 yen more or less)
With the novelties it make a great addition to Jay Leno's 99 cent segment with some of the Otaku stuff.
Spartan
http://www.ryobase.com
one dollar store...almost anything that sells in $1 but I've never walked in there, because I hate (not much) cheap stuff ^^
Student
There's a japanese $1.55 store in san diego. It is great! It is my favorite store. But soon they are raising their prices to $1.69 because of the economy I guess.
Sony Games Tester
How long have you been in Japan for?! Here in liverpoool we have a pound store (pound land) and right around the corner a 99p store... i doubt they sell stuff as cool as japanese 100 yen stores sell but they provide basic necessities like paper plates and party cutlery, cheap stationary etc...
Missionary
http://suigeneris-me.blogspot.com/
sounds like just the place for me when I go to university!
student- university servant
99 cent store, i get random stuff from there, mostly stuff like ziplock bags, basically stuff i would not consume or even consider eating
Student
looks like 100 yen store sells better quality items than the 99cent and pound shops xD
anime + games collector
we have a similiar thing called a pound shop where a live and boy do they sell a lot of stuff, including ice-cream for a quid that is good bargain if you ask me.
College Student
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There's none around my area, well on the peninsula anyways, but when I go and live at Las Vegas for my summer vacations, we usually go to the closest 99 cent store. The products are OK but some are like these really cheap brands that aren't so great.
Student trying to get BS in Comp Sci
99 cent store??
Film Student, BA
I used to live in Brunei, in South-East Asia (new Malaysia and Indonesia). We had plenty of $1 stores there, although I have never seen any outside of Asia.
High School Student
Every American knows What Dollar General and Family dollar is.. Think im lieing ask another american.
Student
http://hana-bix.livejournal.com/
We have a Dollar Store here in Canada xD.
Some of the stuff is pretty good [I usually go there for notebooks since it's the same brand as the one sold at Staples for examples]
otaku!
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I found a ton of anime at the dollar store i go to!!!!!!!!!! they where OFFICIAL TOO i checked them, and they still had the 29.99 price tags on them!!!! ^____^ I can also find anime dvd for 3.00 at a closeout store i go to, i got Mai-Hime and Eureka 7. ^____^