Munamankeli
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Ok, so technically I would assume they would be cheaper, having missed out on the plastic case. I just feel like I am at a disadvantage just because I am buying from Asia. While that may be sort of a minor issue (I just feel a bit disappointed that I am not getting the full value), what about the one year warranty in Asia compared to the two year warranty in the US? There must be some explanation about that, certainly. And I'm paying the same price (if not more) for less... how does this make sense?
About warranty. It varies between countries because there are either manufacturer/company specific reasons (see below) or legal obligations per certain country/region.
A company may use warranties for advertising purposes to distinguish its product from the competition. Strong warranties may be required to break into a new market, especially if the company is an unknown supplier. In some cases, warranties may be instrumental in making the sale and become a major element in negotiations. In other cases, warranties similar to those in the United States are not expected. By providing an unnecessary warranty, the company may raise the cost of the product higher than the competitors' costs. When considering this point, exporters should keep in mind that servicing warranties will probably be more expensive and troublesome in foreign markets. It is desirable to arrange warranty service locally with the assistance of a representative or distributor. (Source: International Marketing: An Asia-Pacific Perspective By Richard Fletcher, Heather Crawford)