I've been watching these things go on auction, and trying to make sure I don't drink enough to bid. The first one to go on the bay went on Feb 16th for 227.00 (inluding shipping). The last one to end (the 14th to sell on the bay) went for 98 and change, shipped. There are still 1500+ of these to hit the market. I'm not sure if there will be a difference in paint from the first 500, but it appears that waiting a little longer may really pay off if you want one of these.