That was probably said to try to stir up the requisite number of indigenous purchases. In other words, trying to compensate for the price differential. Doesn't mean it's not true, but neither does it mean it is.
I've had the unfortunate experience of having the seller respond with, "we don't have access to the item, but if it's not the one you like, you may return it" &c. -- so at least they're good about it.
I was fortunate, however, in the couple of cases that it mattered.