Difference in prices between the US and New Zealand

It's really painful how much more we pay for consumer devices in New Zealand, when compared to the same item in the US.

I'll use US dollars amounts in this post to highlight the difference. Both are non-sales prices.

I used a Sony Kdl55w650d 55" TV for comparison.

And I used Amazon USA versus JBHi-Fi NZ

$1,201 in USD from JBHiFi NZ (NZD 1,677)

$548 in USD from Amazon USA

Over twice as much.

And we're closer to the TV factories than the US

I wonder if I could fly to the USA, and put a 55" TV on a plane, offset the ticket price. (Just joking)