Blackberry is soo cheap... there

This is how much a Blackberry cost, this February.
Why is it so much more expensive here?

Verizon Wireless BlackBerry BOGO sale, buy one get one free! : Boy Genius Report

Those look to be the rules and regulations (nothing insane), and here’s the exact pricing for devices:

* BlackBerry Storm, $199.99, no debit card on either first or second Storm
* BlackBerry Curve 8330, $79.99 after a $70 debit card (after Valentine’s Day, it jumps to $99.99)
* BlackBerry 8830 Global, $99.99 after $70 debit card
* BlackBerrry Pearl 8130, $19.99 after $100 debit card
* Palm Centro, $49.99 after a $70 debit card (yes, the Centro is on here as well)
* Samsung Alias, $49.99 after a $50 debit card (yes, the Samsung Alias is on here as well)