My thoughts exactly . This isn't a big company and they defn don't deal outside of their specific zone for a reason I'm sure. I'd bet anyone who wants this in the U.S. will be required to take that risk.
As I know, IA doesn't ship to US because of license restriction. Since IA is not licensed for US distribution, don't think IA could provide better policy for US zone.
SS has been complaining to Marvel about IA pricing, so SS might feel competitive stress now, as Iron man is SS cash cow and been impacted by IA recently due to SS iron man quality.
regarding free shipping fee on replacement, as you can see IA and SS pricing. How come IA could produce better quality statue, with lower price and lower ES, but SS couldn't do so even though has big ES, and charge about 40% higher price? Is it becoz the "refund/replacement/shipping" has been taken into account?
IA mother company has been in toys distribution for many years.