You all know that MSRP is the Manufacture SUGGESTED Retail Price. If demand is higher than the supply, the retailer should have every option to make the money off of the product they are selling. They are the ones that take all the risks when buying titles that don't sell out the day that they are released. This is done in just about every business I can think of. Take cars for example. When a Dodge dealership gets in a new Demon, it does not sell for the sticker price, it goes way above that.
Most of these distributors took care of their loyal customers that wanted an LE for the MSRP. I know, I called many of them because I am new to the pinball market. Did I throw out a few high offers to see if one would stick, yeah I did. Why, because my wife really wants the LE and I have the cash to buy it. Did I get an LE? Only time will tell, but I would rather pay someone that is trying to run a business that can often times be thankless than someone that is just trying to flip it for a quick buck.