Accuphase pricing Japan vs. USA

It is much the same of US made products sold is Asia, prices are double has well with full payment made before ordering many brands. I very much wanted Pass or Audio Research but all where special order with 30 to 60 day wait so I purchased Accuphase and am very happy with the sound and build quality.

Its not just distributors marking up prices but duties and taxes.

Its not just distributors marking up prices but duties and taxes.

plus insurance, warehousing, setting up a distribution network, marketing and advertising, trade shows, dealer support and warranty repairs...........

Vintage audio in the US goes for twice the price in Japan. They pay tons for the stuff that they made in the 60s and 70s. Example: sansui au 9500 here 700. In Japan 1500-2000. I’d love to start an export business in vintage Japanese audio. 
Too bad I chose to swing a hammer instead. 

and if you buy grey market goods no parts or service

And often the same if you don't .