I don't think it's too far out of line. Prices in general are going up. When you first started looking two years ago, did you have a chance to buy one and thought, well if i wait a little longer I'll find a better/cheaper one? Or have you had no chance at one at all? If you wait too long you may end up paying closer to $2k for one. Sounds like it will be a keeper, so just don't buy the LED's right now. Save a few bucks that way for now.