I know what the pros are: delivery to your door and huge reduction in price.

What are the cons? I suppose servicing and repair. Would this be a major issue. I have regularly used the postal service to Germany, and, if these guns are worth the money, they shouldn't often go wrong.

What am I missing?

Even in the UK prices vary. You can pay from £1215 to £1391 for a standard LP10 depending on retailer.

Does Harry Preston still sell directly to the public. I remember buying a silver LP10 from him in about 2006. Wish I still had it.