The times DFNM offered their kits in PA-12, were already the bad, expensive and low quality period - also the period, in which DFNM released much fewer kits. Before, DFNM offered their models in cheaper and better quality versions.

Compared to today's resin printers, the quality was significantly lower. In that sense, I do not miss Shapeways either.

In most cases, designers offer their kits now cheaper than earlier at Shapeways. DFNM/3D Wild is the exception. For the prices, 3D Wild is asking for, I would expect an exceptional, high quality kit. I did not claim that Shapeways printed such kits. I am talking about prices for typical 1/700 printed and cast resin kits - and the quality vs. price what I see there.

E.g. as comparison, Seed Hobby's heavy cruiser Canarias - larger than those frigates, mostly 3D printed, but includes also PE, instructions etc. 71.6 € including tax (plus 6-7 € shipping in Germany).

Could you explain why you have paid taxes on (US-produced) products at Shapeways, but not at 3D Wild? The situation should be identical.