If you're in the UK you should give Vipar a look. I just got a great deal on an A300 for about the same price (shipping included) that you can get a new BS500 on EBay here in the States. A Vipar A300 will smoke a BS500 IMHO (I've only used BS240s to be honest) and you get a much better warranty and build quality. Plus no international hassles for you. Good Luck!