I can't say I'm to surprised by the price, definitely glad it's lower than the EU pricing. This is just what happens when they are the only Asic machine that you can get in hand and hashing within 4 weeks (can't remember expected delivery).
I don't think that there are any other Avalon batches coming out until March; so it's a game of do you need/want one now or do you wait until late February/March to see what pricing will be.
Not by much. Blokforge's price is $3,600 USD without a power supply. Crypto Universe wants EUR 3,425, or $4125 with a power supply and controller. When you add $200 for the same power supply and another $100 for a controller all in if you order from Blokforge its $3,900. About 5.3% cheaper than what they are paying in Europe.
Getting only the machine is slightly better, $3600 at Blokforge and $3800 at Crypto Universe so it would be 5.4% cheaper
