Get a Region 2 Player from Amazon.uk?

[Dining Dead]

I am finally breaking down and getting a region 2 player. I live in the US.

My question: Is it better (as in, a better chance of getting a reliable player) to buy a player from Amazon.uk or to get a modified player on the US Amazon?

I am looking at the Samsung BD-F5100 at Amazon.uk and it seems like it would fit the bill for what I'm after.

On the US Amazon site, I was looking at the Samsung BD-F5700E.

I am hesitant to buy a region 2 player in the US because, from many things I have been reading, it seems that I would basically be buying a hacked player that may or may not play the discs as advertised.

Any advice would be appreciated.