why is it?

[x5x3]

that every item I can't seem to buy in the UK due to Canon short supply is readily available from HK (via ebay) etc?

maybe I am getting a bit cynical but it does seem rather strange.

The other bizarre thing is that they are so much cheaper from overseas - even when you allow for tax, etc?

[kiwisr]

I've been saying that for years, bought most of my stuff from B&H. In fact I've even sold stuff later on on ebay in the UK for more than I paid.

Even with tax/duty it is cheaper, sometimes it just gets delivered without having to pay anything so is much cheaper.