Trekking gear - cheaper in Taiwan or Japan?

Question

I want to buy trekking gear (down jacket, fleece pants, gloves, day-pack) and I will be traveling to Taiwan and Japan on work, so thought of buying it from there. Considering I want to stick to the renowned brands like North Face or Mountain Hardwear, would these products be cheaper in Taiwan or Japan?

Since I am staying in Singapore I know products here are more expensive than the US, I just want to check between Taiwan and Japan - where should I buy. Anyone has any experience?
Thanks in advance.

Mr Burns · Accepted Answer

What do you think? you don'y need to be a genius to figure out that it will be much cheaper in Taiwan than Japan (assuming you buy from the unofficial dealers). They will probably be some slight differences if buying from official stores for example

area52 · Answer

Buy them in the US. Either in Japan or Taiwan, you cannot buy any US products cheaper outside the US. 
In order for them to import products from overseas, they must pay the shipping and other necessary cost, which is added to the price. If they are sold cheaper than in the US, they are most probably copycat items.

Anonymous · Answer

I'd same cheaper in Taiwan.  I'd say more likely to be authentic in Japan.

tarotea · Answer

Taiwan.

trekking gear in Japan is more expensive than in the US.

rabbitonturtle · Answer

This site is one of Northface on line shop of Japan.
Sorry I don't know anything about prices of Northface in Taiwan.

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