Not at all.
I bought it in Sweden, as this was the least expensive place I could find it within the EU.
Bought it here:
http://butik.miniracingteknik.se/
It cost 14.200 swedish kroner , which is 1170 £ and 1750$ US or 1500 Euro, calculated with the rates here.
The stearman is nice, as is the ASP radial engine sound
Mine is not finished yet, but here is a picture of another RCU members: