Have a look here for an example of a UK company importing stuff from HK/China at great prices:
http://www.giantcod.co.uk/index.php
If they can do it, why can't others? The site has live stock levels and even customer ratings, great service too!
OK, they don't sell any serious car stuff, but maybe they would if enough of us asked for it.
Also, for all I know they maybe on the brink of bankruptcy.

After all, there was absolutely no warning that Microtech were about to go under.
Still can't understand it... very shocking and sad.