most recent 30 from http://mathoverflow.net 2013-05-23T17:24:19Z http://mathoverflow.net/feeds/user/21611 http://www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.5/rdf http://mathoverflow.net/questions/26267/where-to-buy-premium-white-chalk-in-the-u-s-like-they-have-at-rims/89153#89153 syzygies 2012-02-22T01:15:48Z 2012-02-22T01:15:48Z

<p>Following on S. Okada's post, I recently ordered 12 boxes (864 pieces) for just under $25 per box, or 3 sticks/dollar. <a href="http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/bung-man/item/fc720l/" rel="nofollow">Rakuten</a> only ships within Japan, but <a href="http://www.tenso.com/en/" rel="nofollow">Tenso</a> will forward the package abroad for roughly twice the cost of the package itself. However, Tenso is having a promotion till 28 Feb 2012, first 5000 yen discounted to 1000 yen. For a few boxes, jump on this, this is your chance. I went way over so it didn't save me much.</p> <p>Even though Rakuten won't ship the chalk abroad, their English web form requires a complete US address before a person gets to look at the order. This is easy: Give your US address, but in the comments field, give your Tenso address. This worked just fine for me.</p> <p>My credit card company put a fraud alert on Rakuten's charge, which canceled the order. Somewhat reasonable if Rakuten doesn't ship to the US, where I am. I had to place the order again, after clearing the fraud alert. Better to warn your credit card company in advance.</p> <p>My breakdown, 12 boxes was 7092 yen plus 300 yen shipping to Tenso, or 92.62 USD. It arrived within a day. Tenso to NY was 17300 yen shipping plus 2980 yen handling, minus my 4000 yen coupon, or 204.41 USD. If anyone can parse a "slow boat" shipping option that costs less, that would help. Otherwise, I have word of a new importer to the US that should have stock in May, also $25 per box but less adventure to order. I'll post again when that's official.</p>