i totaly agree with the author but with one comment.

The one year warrantee is not a joke, it's really important to take in consideration.

I do the same, however i purchase many items from the US not less than 15 items a month eBay Aramex etc.

In some occasions i receive the material Dead on Arrival, this will cost me to ship back to the US not less than Qr. 500.00 and here it's the problem.

If you were unlucky and your unit got deffected your only choice is to pay very high price for shipping and there is a big chance that the unit once its repaired and shipped back to you via Aramex will cost you more than the unit local price.

I had many incedent with the Iphones and finally i decieded to buy it from the local market to avoid this hassle.

after all your point is valid with the comment that if your unit is deffected on arrival, you will find your self in really bad situation loosing time and way more than what you have saved.

Regards,