The reason is import duties.
If you buy a 1000$ constellation, once it will arrive in europe your 1000$ will be converted on 1000€ on 1:1 dollar/euro ratio.
On 1000€ you will pay around 35-40% (import+country VAT) So around 350€.
In conclusion you buy at 1000$=800€ + 350/400 € = 1200€
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