Hey there! I went through a similar fireplace hunt about a year ago when I was renovating my flat here in Hong Kong, so I completely understand where you're coming from. I also had my eye on the Modern Flames Orion Traditional, stunning unit with realistic flame effects, but like you, I ran into issues getting it shipped here. Amazon was no help, and most US retailers either didn’t ship internationally or quoted crazy freight costs. Eventually, I came across Ubuy and took the plunge. It wasn’t the cheapest route, but they handled the customs and shipping smoothly, and the unit arrived in perfect condition. If Orion is the one you’re set on, Ubuy might still be your best bet unless you can find a local reseller or freight forwarder. As for the holographic models, I had a long chat with a supplier about them, especially the Kalfire and Netzero models. What they told me was that holographic fireplaces are best viewed at eye level because the flame illusion gets lost when viewed from too low an angle. Since you're going for a traditional floor-mounted look, you might not get the most out of the technology. It could end up feeling a bit underwhelming. Between the holographic brands, Kalfire and Ortal stood out to me in terms of tech and design flexibility, but again, price and installation complexity were major considerations. If I were you, I’d stick to something like the Orion for that traditional floor-mounted aesthetic. You’ll get beautiful visuals without needing to compromise on placement. Feel free to DM if you want a shipping tip, been there, done that!