no matter what you buy(software or cloth)it always costs more in europe.for example:photoshop costs more than 1000,- in europe,in the us its 600 or 700 dollars.lightwave 3d 8 costs 1595 us dollar and in europe 1595 .this is a bit to much for only taxes or whatever.btw,a levi's costs 100 where i live.i was a bit angry about the price but i ordered the carrara pro upgrade anyway. im also interested why everything is more expensive in europe then anywhere else.