I think this thread has shifted focus to comparing the value of Vue against other software products rather than the fact that we in the UK are being charged an unfair extra. But while we are on teh subject I'd just like to throw in my 2 cents (or 1 at E-OnSoftware conversion rates!) Basically other renderes are probably a lot more powerful BUT if you want to import poser figures complete with dynamic clothing and hair then you really don't have another choice. For being able to produce the MOST versitile renders includeing Scenery and People then there's no subsitute for the Poser5 Vue5 combination. My beef is not with the application - just the fact that we are being charged more for no reason at all (I mean they STILL are going to add Tax and Shipping anyway) so why bump up the base price for Europe!!