classic or 2nd hand C?

[c mode]

Ok, good info all around. Definitley the C takes the cake by all accounts.

I've decided to buy a classic tho..(shock! Horror!).

I'm living in Tokyo at the moment and prices here range from 180,000yen-206,000 for a new classic. I made a deal with an online music shop...hehe. They had advertised cheap N.A.M.M demos but had sold out..they offered a new boxed one for the discounted price. This works out to be 97,000yen including shipping. So I've saved half the price. I figure I can get a taste of the virus sound, sell it second hand here in Japan and still make a profit..maybe then I can get a C.

I'm just unsure about any hidden trade tarrifs or taxes. I'm guessing I'll have to pay something as Japan must really protect their electronics industries to the hilt. Otherwise this place would be filled with cheap chinese knockoffs. On that note there may even be a day when the Virus is copied.... well ok maybe not for a long time but thats an interesting idea.

Anyway if anyone knows about the Import fees etc let me know.

Thanx all.