note by stars : the model you see in ishibashi websites are ALL MIJ or MADE-IN -JAPAN tokais.
they are all manufactured within japan and are not korean made, hence the price.
but even after shipping and discount, i if i m not mistaken , an average 60,000 yen model still is cheaper than davis
60000 yen = aproximately 948 ( @ exchange rate 100 yen is to 1.58 sing dollar)
shipping (maximum) : 150
taxes 5% of s$948 GST) : $45-50
davis (price is approximately , unsure of accurate list price, price at last mention) : 1400 for a JAPAN tokai
brother sub : can correct this if any mistake ?