Hehe yeah saw the same unit when I was living in Cebu as well. At least @ Market Market (Manila) they have the same one @ 130k I just can't justify it to my self that a 3-4 yo TV (with geometry issues to boot) that has been sitting on the floor for who knows how long is still going 3x the cost it was selling for in the states 3 years ago!
It kills me because I want that 73" goodness
It doesn't help things that there are no Mitsubishi service centers in the Phils and they only offer a 'no-parts' 1 year labor only warranty. What a joke.
Anyhow for what it is worth I used to import my stuff as well (mostly computer stuff / laptop etc.) when I was in cebu, but last time I imported (living in Global City / Taguig now) I got hit with ~30% tariff. I didn't get that treatment in Cebu so consider yourself lucky if you are avoiding the import tax. Just moved to Makati and I certainly don't want to see if I get smacked with a tariff on big ticket item. Shipping cost and a 30% hike in price really offsets savings vs. local on some items.
Wish I could get some insight to the mentality of some of the retailers here, or at least get them educated about what a write off is
Better some money then sitting items until they fall apart IMO.
Found RP DLP sets the best bang for the buck stateside seams like it would be economical to build the cabinets here and import the parts. Wish an enterprising individual would figure that out so I can buy one here without feeling like a tool.