no idea about shipping costs. ill try and find out today. but it is cheaper from japan than from england.
http://www.xe.com/ucc/
ive got some photos if anyone is actualy interested.
if you make music, its a good thing to have around, its not easy to play though.
its not the best shamisen, hence the price. and it doesnt have a bachi(?)
i reckon it would cost less than £50 to ship to anywhere.