Don't forget, this is a scam that TV makers are a part of. Why not include a DVI cable with a new LCD monitor? Why not include a HDMI cable with a new 2000.00 LCDTV? What's it to them to include an extra 12 dollars to the overall price? Why?
I never buy cables from these guys. I always search online first as anyone should.
I know that there is a markup on USB cables, DVI etc. etc. But this HDMI cable scam is OFF THE HOOK!! At 262.00, that is more than a 2200% markup +/- .
Many of you know about these things, those who are experienced online shoppers and technically wise. This post was mostly for those that really didn't know. I hope this serves to save somebody from being preyed upon. Buy all your accessories online. Search for the best deals, and don't be convinced that a name brand is superior to a no name brand. As you can see from that video, a cable is a cable. Monster, or RocketFish, does not equate to "Made of Gold". Copper is just fine.
And don't forget about printer ink and toner. Same principal applies. You can get a decent laser printer these days for about 100 bucks, even less. But the toner costs about 60.00 a pop WITHOUT the drum unit. And Inkjet printers are a dime a dozen these days, but a set of inkjet cartridges (black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta) can cost almost as much as the printer, and they don't last very long!
Shop online for these as well!!! You'll find a worthy deal if you spend 5 minutes on Google or other search engine.
US Government regulation on these things will never come to pass as this is a capitalist country. Money, money, money. Anyway they can find to suck the dollars from your pocketbooks and wallets, has been thought of, and they're always thinking of new ways to get more of it.