FYI, I was planning to pick one up on a trip to Europe this year, but going through the hassle of getting reimbursed for the VAT (which, by the way, you don't get the full amount back) was going to be a hassle. Since it's limited quanitities, there was also no guarantee there would be any left by then.
I contacted the distributor, Hoeco, and found a shop that sells online. When purchasing from the US, the VAT is removed entirely. Shipping from Austria to NC was slightly more than the VAT, but not terrible. I got mine for $134 Euro, shipped.
Here's a link to the Hobby Shop in Austria
MKRacing.info. (This is the English translation using Google translate). They've been really helpful, and quick to respond to e-mails.
Shoulde be a fun little motor to try out...at that price, you really can't go wrong.
