Here's an Ebay seller that offers replacements for your Kobo Aura at very low prices.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kobo-Aura-Di...jHUogBCEH52XdA
I've personally bought 2 of these and I've helped 3 of my neighbors buy them as well. All came in original boxes with all the accessories and there's no way I can tell they aren't brand new, even though the seller calls them used. Every one has been perfect. I've had one of them for about a year now and it's still going just fine.
I have no idea if this will present VAT or shipping issues to you but the price is so low that I thought it was worth mentioning.
Barry