MIR's arent really that difficult with rebate trackers people have made on the slickdeals forums. But w/dyeah, probably. but this is $16 shipped no hassle rebates etc.
I understand the gco one is only 13 without mailins, but w/e.
newegg.com has kingston 1GB Micro SD for 12.99 plus 4.99 3day shipping.
I think its the Japan version but not 100% sure yet. I just ordered one so Ill repost when I have it in my hands.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?...N82E16820134215
I ordered one of these and it turned out to be from Taiwan but I think it is the luck of the draw as to what you get..depending on the batch the vendor gets for the product. The same product codes are made in Japan and Taiwan for Kingston.
I ordered a 1GB Kingston from Meritline.com and it was from Taiwan. I also know another person that got a Taiwanese card from Meritline.com. I guess there's no true guarantee that you'll get a Japanese cardI got my 1gig kingston micro-sd for 15.50 with no shipping at meritline.com
I got its pretty fast like 3 days in NYC, but alright service with customer service and emails.
I order liked three already so its not bad. Its the Japanese ver. too btw.