Price for Apple Extreme Base Station

I am lookin to buy one of these, and Best Buy is the closest store to me that carries them.  The problem is why are they charging $189 for it? I can buy it directly from Apple for $179! Same goes for the Airport Express.  Apple sells them for $99, Best Buy $109? What's with the guaging, "Best Buy"?

It's not really an "issue".  Some people would consider a slight price increase if they can walk into a real store, and go hands on with the product, plus have a place where they can go to return the item or deal with any issues encountered.  Best Buy is a company, and like any other comapny, wants to be profitable.  If the product you are interested in is selling for a higher price, then that means that there are foiks willing to pay that price. 
I still say that if you go into the store and politely ask them to price match based upon your research, you might be pleasantly surprised.  If, on the other hand, you go into the store demading a price match and accusing the store of price gouging, then I think it's likely nou'll not get very far.
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