this why i envy you guys over the pond, it's even more expensive here in south africa, current zar to $ is R14.17 - $1 at those rates the 2080Ti costs $1,647.98 as per this link https://www.evetech.co.za/nvidia-rtx-2080-ti-south-africa/x/314.aspx  compered to $1,199 (as per op 1st post) it's a $448.98 difference but that's the price if you want the latest and greatest lol.