thanks, super. i going to just leave it, ive decided. it seems excessive for such a small item. another will come up, in better shape, too. i know post form the states is mega bucks, so maybe thats where the issue comes in.
we have an extremely high customs threshold here, and ive not yet breached it... $300NZD including post cost, so this loco would in no way attract any furthur local fees or duties.