The above reason is exactly why AMD continue to get away with a monopolistic market distribution system for NIB pinballs in Australia and essentially adopt a tough luck attitude to pricing.

AMD will never be able to match the prices I can get imported NIBs for so I won't even waste my time with them.

I've made the mistake of using them for NIB purchases in the past and the best deals they can offer are a pittance compared to what the US guys offer (who actually have to work for the sale to stop their nearest competitor down the road getting your cash instead).

As long as AMD refuse to beat the landed price I can get BNIB pins for I will continue to bring in my own NIB pins for my own collection.

I recommend to any astute buyer who actually gives a damn about his hard earned money and is considering a NIB purchase to make inquiries about doing the same.