Ordering electronics from overseas?
 

I've had my eye on the Konica Minota X31 digital camera, and I keep searching my standard online shops to find it (Best Buy, Amazon, etc.). I saw a reference that it might only be sold in Europe, so I checked the Amazon.UK site and found it there.

What is my best bet for ordering something like this? Would I get shafted on mailing costs? Are there any legitimate US-based companies that might import it?

dunno.. but there are some differences in warranty, 220 plugs that don't fit either, and the videoplayback to the TV will be PAL.

most important is warranty and service.

I'd stick with buying electronics in the US. Is there anything special about that camera that's different from every other digital camera out there?
Like Cynthetiq said, there are quite a few differences between electronics in the US and Europe. I think there might even be a difference between American and European software...in which case you'd have trouble installing anything to view the pictures onto your computer.
I don't know what you're looking for so I can't point anything specific out to you but it couldn't hurt to see what else is out there. http://www.dpreview.com/ lists lots of cameras with reviews, information about the model and price quotes. You might want to take a look...

Thanks for the thoughts; I gave up and ordered the Xg model. The X31 had the advantage of AA-batteries, rather than custom. But, I discovered it didn't have a viewfinder, just the LCD, so that clinched it. And yes, I've spent plenty of time at dpreview!