I've checked numerous sources many times and the common answer is that all the really nice and rare high-end stuff (like B/W maximas) goes to Europe/Asia (esp. Japan) because there's a greater demand with higher prices there.  US distributors get second crack at the good stuff then the rest of the world (including Canada) get the leftovers. 
		
	
		
		
		
		
		
	
		
		
	
	
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