Not everyone should buy from the states. It can be more expensive, and definitely a pain especially if you have faulty items. You need to know what you are willing to risk, if you have cheap access(I travel back and forth regularly, so warranty issues are not a concern),and i have a network of close family all over the states, and you also have to do your homework. Shop around locally first, that sugg. retail price means squat in the real world. Get actual best prices from a few places before deciding to buy online. Then you still have to know who to ship with, and figure out all your costs. I've been importing stuff for 20+ years, so I'm familiar with customs/duty/ brokerage/taxes etc...and I know who ships for the lowest cost to my destination. Not everything online is a good deal!!