realy making it hard to buy local (as in Canada)

[wickedfrags]

I know what you mean. I am shopping for a couple Denon audio-video components now. Denon USA put the MSRP on the Denon USA website, but they do not put the MSRP on the Denon Canada site. Compare the two - Denon in Canada is much more expensive.

I would ask your Canadian stores for a break on the price if there is that much difference. I rarely pay the sticker price on a significant purchase if it significantly higher than I can find elewhere, and find a way to buy the significant things locally (support your stores, local in case there is a problem, and still getting a fairly close price).

Good luck on the purchase.

Also - if you try online to save some money check the BBB online for their track record. Some places are just not worth the risk to save a little cash.

Thinking about business (and in line with the reference to the BBB I recently learned about while researching a car part):

"During my 55 orbits around the sun, I've found this adage regarding business, customers want three things: Quality, Customer Service, and Price. Now, pick which two you would like, because all three don't exist at the same time".

I find this to be true a I shop for a home entertainment system...