[CathayRe]

You forgot those Apple listed prices are US only and never included any Sales Tax. In reality everywhere on the planet are paying $100 to $200 more on top of those prices. In the case of China has both Import, and Sales Tax. ( It works more like VAT though ), it adds up to around $300 on top of $999, closer to $1299.

Edit: Yes in case Apple is ridiculously expensive in many part of the world.

[pier25]

Apple products are about 20% more expensive here in Mexico.

[saagarjha]

> You forgot those Apple listed prices are US only

I was given prices in dollars, so I assumed that the poster was talking about the US.