Machines etc rather sell by bulk to handphone shop resellers, i bet they get some 'commision' from these agents. Better than rrp to customers. Thats why always xde stock. Try search about the Hong Kong case.

Best is apple store online, it takes time but better than giving money to handphoneshop sellers. They are just getting some revenge since ipad 1 officially out, the rrp was damn low than their cutthroat prices. So they need to cov back the loss.