i dont really mind.. i live in canada, and i can buy computer parts at 1/4 -1/3 the cost in the states. even with shipping and the exchange rate factored in, theres no way our local stores can compete. i live 2 min away from the US border (detroit) and i called a comp parts shop the other day and asked them the price on a processor. they quoted a price 4 times higher than the us price, i laughed and asked them how they could justify that, that it was so much cheaper in the us. they said 'well, thats the us'. great sales team, and a wonderful explanation as to why i should fork over my money, wouldnt you say? i always shop online, and order most of my electronics and other goods from the states. you guys really arent getting that bad of a deal, keep in mind that its not shipping costs but exchange rates that drive up the prices. $30 american is like $7000 canadian :( cheers, -gabriel