I have to admit I don't think I would have paid full retail either, like you say the recommended price is rather on the steep side!

It is a cracking optic though, excellent quality.

I did see another one of these on that particular auction site and put a bid in, but the seller pulled the auction when it only got to £170 with a day to go. Never know, he may relist it. Was the same as mine but with an amber triangle instead of my red one.