priced at about 280.00 EU (that's about 325-340 USD)
have you checked the rates lately? actually around 420 USD.
http://www.xe.com
deutsche post is quite reliable and quick (at least within germany).
as i understand it, they have close links with DHL.
if you or someone you know can read german you might try digging
around in this forum (mailcheaper) for info:
http://billigerverschicken.de/forum
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