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Hello! :D

I am a very big Tama fan. I only wish I had more in my collection! That brings me to the topic of today’s, uh... topic.

Does anyone have any recommendations for sites where I can get Tamagotchi meets or tamagotchi ONs for cheaper than the original prices? I see the majority going for roughly fifty US dollars, for the ON at least.

Now, I think I need to clear something up here:

 I do not have the financial freedom to just waltz onto amazon and buy myself a full on colour tamagotchi. I would still like one in good quality though, and definitely a Bandai make. 
I see people everywhere recommending Japan you want, which I have never heard of nor used (I’m an uneducated Tama-fan I know please don’t come at me ahh ;-;).

help... please!

 
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Japan You Want is a specialist store that sells a lot of virtual pets and related goods, past and present. You can find them here: https://japanyouwant.com/

However, it's important to note that, depending on your location, getting items from there might prove to be false-economy.

For example, those from the US, whose import-limit is not all that restrictive, will be able to find good deals there. But, myself, I'm from the UK, and our import limit is £18, including the cost of postage - anything over that is more often than not going to attract customs fees (which are perfectly reasonable - those are basically just what the taxes would be if you bought the goods here), and a Royal Mail handling fee (which tend to be unreasonable, and far higher than the customs fees are). You might even have seen British people complaining in feedback on sites like eBay that they bought something and then got "a surprise fee" when it arrived in the country, but it's actually just part of importing goods, and it's the customer's job to be aware of it.

Accordingly, it is not possible to get the Tamagotchi On (or its Japanese version, the Tamagotchi Meets) in the UK without encountering these fees - unless you buy from Amazon US, who include the pre-paid customs fees at checkout. Either way, you will pay more than those in the US would. This example would apply to any country with similarly restrictive importation limits - whatever your location is, you need to verify your government's rules before buying.

EDIT: I should also add that the original run (I have no idea about any subsequent ones) of the Fairy and Magical Meets was buggy, so this is also something to research and be wary of if you're looking to pre-owned hardware for a better deal.

 
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Penguin-keeper said:
Japan You Want is a specialist store that sells a lot of virtual pets and related goods, past and present. You can find them here: https://japanyouwant.com/

However, it's important to note that, depending on your location, getting items from there might prove to be false-economy.

For example, those from the US, whose import-limit is not all that restrictive, will be able to find good deals there. But, myself, I'm from the UK, and our import limit is £18, including the cost of postage - anything over that is more often than not going to attract customs fees (which are perfectly reasonable - those are basically just what the taxes would be if you bought the goods here), and a Royal Mail handling fee (which tend to be unreasonable, and far higher than the customs fees are). You might even have seen British people complaining in feedback on sites like eBay that they bought something and then got "a surprise fee" when it arrived in the country, but it's actually just part of importing goods, and it's the customer's job to be aware of it.

Accordingly, it is not possible to get the Tamagotchi On (or its Japanese version, the Tamagotchi Meets) in the UK without encountering these fees - unless you buy from Amazon US, who include the pre-paid customs fees at checkout. Either way, you will pay more than those in the US would. This example would apply to any country with similarly restrictive importation limits - whatever your location is, you need to verify your government's rules before buying.

EDIT: I should also add that the original run (I have no idea about any subsequent ones) of the Fairy and Magical Meets was buggy, so this is also something to research and be wary of if you're looking to pre-owned hardware for a better deal.
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Thank you for this!

If it means paying a large fee, I guess I’m willing. I, myself, also live in the UK, which is kinda a bummer considering the circumstances. Oop. :p  

 
I just took a look on Amazon's US site, and it looks like the Fairy version of the On, in blue, is the best deal at this minute: https://www.amazon.com/Tamagotchi-42833-On-Fairy-Blue/dp/B06WVSJKZ5/

You can log in on the US site with your pre-existing Amazon UK details. As long as you opt for the "Ships from and sold by Amazon.com" listing (this is shown underneath the Add to Cart and Buy Now buttons), you'll know what you're getting and you'll be able to go through the ordering process with your customs fees pre-paid, so what you see is what you will pay, with no what-ifs waiting for you when it gets to the UK.

I don't think that there's a better option for UK fans at this time - though I'm certainly open to corrections if anyone else knows better than me. :)

 
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Try Amazon JP, you can change the language to English which translates some of the menus. It's generally cheaper than Amazon US. You could also try waiting for sales, and I think Barnes and Noble gives you a 30% off discount when you sign up for kids club.

https://www.reddit.com/r/tamagotchi/comments/clzshn/psa_for_30_coupon_for_tamagotchi_on_at_barnes/

https://www.reddit.com/r/tamagotchi/comments/dzqu6a/got_it_for_32_at_target_with_it_being_on_sale_toy/?ref=share&ref_source=embed&utm_content=body&utm_medium=post_embed&utm_name=bc8d303823b4444e9c6cb69a8747bb51&utm_source=embedly&utm_term=dzqu6a

https://www.reddit.com/r/tamagotchi/comments/dms99t/target_sale_for_tamagotchi_on_this_november/?ref=share&ref_source=embed&utm_content=body&utm_medium=post_embed&utm_name=84b3df5501f24df9b998c70a1227d401&utm_source=embedly&utm_term=dms99t

 
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Try Amazon JP, you can change the language to English which translates some of the menus. It's generally cheaper than Amazon US.
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I don't know how it is for other countries, but for UK customers, Amazon Japan only offers the most expensive shipping option, which in some cases will eat up any savings - just something to be aware of. It is quick, though, and they do offer the same pre-paid customs charges. :D

 
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