Elektron Musical Instruments

Hi,

Wanted to get some information on the MachineDrum as am probably
planning on getting one very shortly.

From what I've seen the majority of people seem very happy with it, 
minus the occasional horror stories.

All the reviews I've read certainly speak highly of it.

And my (1) personal experince with it certainly stood it in good 
stead.  That was at the Frankfurt Musikmesse earlier this year and I 
left wanting 3 bits of kit; the MachineDrum being one of them.

So, the questions: (btw: I live in Australia)

1) Can someone explain to me what is the deal with the shipping? As I 
understand it is all sent via Fed-Ex courier service.  Has anybody 
been hit up for extra fees by Fed-Ex when they deliver? Don't want to 
have the MD delivered and have to fork out extra fees before I even 
get it.

2) Has anybody had any experience with the Australian customs? You 
only need to pay 10% GST right?  Or is there additional fees on top 
charged by customs?


Obviously, I'm concerned about getting the MD; $1,100 US is a good 
wack of money at the best of times, it's even a bigger hit over here 
in Australia, so I want to make sure everything is covered.

Basically want to know what I'm getting myself into, and what the 
absolute TOTAL cost will be for me. 

MachineDrum + any courier fees + any custom fees + ??? = ???

Thanks,
Rusty