Bill, my first thought (which may be completely wrong) is that the US Ectaco contingent has to take what they are given. I suspect that the decisions are made in Russia.
That is not to say that the Russians aren't listening to the US market, but rather that the US folks can't promise what they are not in a position to deliver.
Part of the basis of my opinion is that the US contingent apparently knew nothing of the Mini when they were confronted with the battery coupon.
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