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# I was going for the 'reliable' choice
There is always a chance that UK Customs and Excise grab it and add VAT and Duty which means you could end up paying as much as you would in the UK. Or more.
It's happened to me a few times when living in the UK and ordering from non-EU countries.

Edit: Here ya go:
www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_e/002-2912957-8925638?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=wacom+Cintiq&x=6&y=17
(I helped save b3ta! Flowerpot with added compost Cake for all!, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 13:36, archived)
# yeah I'vetried, but it flags up that it can't deliver to the uk :(
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 13:46, archived)
# You could buy as a gift for a friend in the US
who could then post it to you as a reward for your charitableness. Or are private parcels subject to import duty too?
(_Felix 's school of dance and occult sciences, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 13:51, archived)
# hmmmmmm, where's mofaha....
(I helped save b3ta! HappyToast Groat froth, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 14:12, archived)
# As long as they mark it as a gift
it shouldnt be taxed....
(I helped save b3ta! Redsushi! Whoop! Whoop! Yes, that one!, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 14:42, archived)
# Found out this morning
That's only true if it's a gift worth under £36.

Import duty stops present-giving v_v
(Ukatoton, Sat 26 Jan 2008, 16:17, archived)