[basementjack]

I've seen multiple posts from users who've contacted Epson regarding projectors sourced from Hong Kong and the word on the street is that epson USA will honor the warranty.

However, it should be pointed out that it will not be the same warranty...

Epson USA offers overnight replacement if your PJ dies in the first 2 years.
If you buy one from hong kong, you'll be sending it in to epson usa.

of course you always have the option of paying for service - epson has authorized service centers all across the united states - I found one 10 miles from where I live.

I know this isn't for everyone, but for me, it was.
Buying from someone off ebay with 8000+ feedback and a 7 day defect return policy, backed by paypal's $2000 protection seemed safe enough for me, and I'm now enjoying the new projector...