If you buy the ShapeOko from the UK, you'll also pay VAT at 20% on the whole thing, including shipping. The eShapeOko price includes VAT. The eShapeOko is still more expensive than the ShapeOko if you don't take shipping into account. The main attraction for the eShapeOko, as I see it, is that you can get the dual-Y and dual-X upgrades as kit options, longer Y rails by default, and a few other useful upgrades (belts-on-the-outside on Y, belt-on-top on X, longer Z wheelbase, mounting holes for X and Y limit switches, nice belt anchors, tensioners and clamps) as standard. I don't shy away from asking for more money for that -- so I won't win your prize.