I don't agree with their pricing either... win some, lose some right? Interestingly, in Malaysia, Apple products are generally cheap (relative to original Apple US pricing) across the board compared with anywhere else in the world... except when it comes to iPhones Well, at least we aren't paying European prices right?

We have many ISheeps here. Me inclusive.   but being so, im not one of the 'apple can do no wrong' group of sheeps la.

Salah government lagi? Wait till the cybertroopers come in this thread.

if you think more a bit, with 300 more you also get bigger screen, higher ppi (if that's your preference )
with 6+, u don't have to pinch that much, becoz all you'll see will be bigger, like in browsing, texting. And if you always watching videos, also have bigger display.
Also if you use in landscape, you'll get split screen for texting for example, and in browser you'll have tab view like in the iPad.
As for OIS, doesn't seem to be much differ in photo shooting, although in low-light condition. But it will get better for video capture.
As for me, one-hand use is more important than anything else. Maybe for some people, the 6+ also comfortable to use.

Yes, agreed on your point. Normally it is on the same date that Apple Stores start selling the Iphones as local telcos. But they will only start shipping the orders from a later date.    So you will still be receiving your phones later.