What kind of unit cost calculation might that be? You take a box, and send it to Europe - what costs besides shipping? 329,- + 16% VAT = 381,64 489,- - 381,64 = 107,36 (EUR about = $) That's a lot of money for shipping, isn't it? By the way - i don't think that Curious Labs pays my VAT when i order something in the USA? Shipping is "free" at amazone.de - how can they do that?