I did some more research on this, and it seems that at least part of the bargain price has to do with timing and currency fluctuations.
You can post about your experience when all details are in. I'll probably make my own feelings known again at that time, but I want the forum to be a complete source of info (as much as that is possible). No single action will save or end the world, but I do have a strong concern that we keep our USA dealers healthy. It's like eating healthy, I suppose - it may not help me much today, but in the long run it's what I should do. (I'm actually better at buying local/USA than I am at eating, tho!)
Have you approached the USA dealers to see if they can bend somewhat on price? I would ask Austin Custom Brass and also The Brass Stop. Worst case: they say no.