how much could ordering in bulk from japan (everything here is expensive, and people don't really seem to bargain much) save, after paying for shipping and customs? would it really be worth the wait to save (what i'm guessing would be) a small amt. of money?

fwiw, i've found MKS stuff here to be more expensive or the same prices than most of my LBS(s?) in san diego. i'm going to guess toshi would be the same...