Tell that lady to "GET BENT"!!!! Order an Alpha from a mail order company and shipping will be next to nothing compared to her. One thing I didn't see mentioned about the differences between the two engines is this: The Evo is a bearing motor, and the LA is a bushing motor. Your choice in getting the Alpha is a smart one. The LA's are cheaply made. They have plastic remote needle brackets and plastic backplates. The Evo is a good engine. I just flew mine today in fact. But this lady is obviously bending you over! I would cancel the bid and let her give you neg feedback if she so inclines. You can always fire back with the outrageous shipping costs. Don't you have a LHS that deals in H9 stuff? By the way Tower doesn't sell the Alpha, but then there is the Nexstar!!!