Hi m8,
I've just bought a UK PAL Version 7 and had a Messiah 2 fitted. It's great and is amazing on my 36" 100Hz widescreen Toshiba with component video and digital surround sound!
I sent it to Techtrix who charge £95 including secure courier return in only a couple of days. I was very pleased with their work and emails letting you know what is going on. They supply brand new already chipped PS2s for about £260 I think.
Have fun
