The logic behind the multi-floor Asian 'department stores' of many tiny, almost-identical tech shops is something I've struggled to understand. (Even beyond almost-identical, sometimes the same company has several storefronts, in the same building, on different floors.)
Among 100+ stores over 6+ levels, there may be 20+ with very similar inventories. Why does this provide a win for sellers or customers, over a smaller number over stores with larger and more unique inventories?
I don't know about Akihabara personally, but other markets in Asia (and elsewhere) allow you to haggle a bit. One easy tactic, "well the stall over around the corner said they'd sell this for $20, I'll buy it from you if you can go to $19").
Among 100+ stores over 6+ levels, there may be 20+ with very similar inventories. Why does this provide a win for sellers or customers, over a smaller number over stores with larger and more unique inventories?