Since U'r located in Vancouver, you can also price match a minidisc player at Future Shop using the price from minidisc.ca. That's how I got my N707.
I was in the same boat as you a month ago, contemplating Etronics.com using Borderfree. Even if the price from the states might be a little better than what you get up here, you would have to go through the hassle of customs charges, GST, shipping, etc. And if it breaks within the warranty, you have to send it back to the US to get it serviced. If you buy it in Canada, it will save you the hassle and you can get it serviced locally if needed.
