Buying Shocks - Oz vs o'seas

Hi all,
Recently bough a new Dmax dcab, and am very happy with it so far.
One thing that is ordinary is the std shocks. They must have come out of a cadilllac! Smooth ride and all, but crap in all other facets of shock absorber duty
So, of I go to get some prices (via internet) - usual suspects (price each) Ironman gas start at about $100, foam cell $150, EFS $125, dobinsons $130, rancho $200, tough dog adjutsable $230, Bilsteins from $200. OME must be over $200 ea if ARB sell em....

Now, if you were to ask anyone in the know what the typical top line shock brand is - hands down, Bilstein & Koni are always mentioned. in the same sentence.

So, gee I'd love a set of billies, but $800+ a set, hmmm, shelled out enough coin lately...... Have a look at some USA sites for shocks.
Well, long story short - have a set of 4 Bilsteins on their way here, delivered to my door, for A$385. (They were A$270 a set to but them).

Sorry Mr middleman, but you won't be needed in this instance.

Cheers
Mark

footnote: Before the 'high horse brigade' bang on about not buying Oz. etc, think about what you buy to support the chinese economy.. (funny in that I feel the need to add this last sentence only on this forum, not any other.....)