Price is the main reason. Our replicas are every bit as good and as accurate as the official versions, if not more so. Let's look at the figures: The official version costs £219 + VAT bringing the price to £251.85 Shipping then costs £43.92 (or as much as £63.25 to Australia). This brings the total price to £295.77. This is without customs and import duties and courier administration/clearance fees. I highly doubt that they will ship the item as a gift with a lower monetary value. Our version costs as little as £175 on pre-order and £200 on release. We charge a flat rate of £15 shipping anywhere in the world meaning you can have your item for as little as £190 shipped. We will also ship the item as a gift with a minimal monetary value meaning you will pay no taxes or duties. The upshot? You save a minimum of £105/$180! This is provided that you don't get charged import duties and the chances of that happening are slim to none. And slim just left town. This is hardly a 'nominal' saving. |