QUOTE(mtxx @ Sep 21 2012, 03:48 PM)
maybe 100 for delivery cost. the balance is profit.
249usd is the cost price that is only sold in US, being subsidized by google since they make profit from play store purchase.
you are the very rare one that feel its still worth at 999.
yesterday lots of people complain and cant accept the price.

I think it is a "FAIR" price.... in fact I will be getting the Local unit...
Don't forget Asus needs to make a little money, to cover overheads for the Warranty... don't forget Senq or whoever reseller needs to make a profit... and remember this... if you only earn 5-10% markup... you want to do this business?
if you guys know how much margin all the Parkson/Jusco or even Lowyat Plaza mobile/computer reseller margin.. you also would be complaining la.... you think they really only EARN rm5 per CPU meh? lol....
most people here don't do business.... thus they complain expensive.... if you importer, or do any retail business..... you'll be surprise how much the shop markup is....
First Rule of any business: TO MAKE A PROFIT