So these mods will be even more expensive by the time amd take a cut.

 

WRONG.

You are assuming the pricing when it hasn't been even set yet.
For all you know, it may be a lot cheaper. AMD have never charged me USA shipping costs for parts cause they usually come inside the brand new pinball machines. How did I know u would say something completely negative, yet again. Sssshhhh.
Wait for official AMD pricing. If Stern has listed RRP which is not set in concrete, one would assume using logic that AMD will get a much better wholesale pricing. AMD always looks after its customers.
That is a fact !