It's quite the opposite for me, it's cheaper to get the German version [inc. shipping cost] than to get it locally or from the UK. Though, you can not and will not find it instores here as they only catered for those who actually pre-ordered it. Some CE can be very scarce here and practically "rare" in some instance, but just here though...doesn't mean you can't import one
I wouldn't mind getting another for safe keeping, a German version I wouldn't mind having either.
Perhaps you should get an xray machine to see what number your Golden Ring is