since the OP approved a broader price discussion of classic sterns, i will throw my two cents in...
Nine Ball (~$1500) and Big Game ($1200-$1500) are my favs from this era. I really really like quicksilver too, but I know that's more of a pipe dream to own one. I would much rather own Nine Ball AND Big Game and still have money left over then own Star Gazer (which I still do love).
(full disclosure, I have nine ball, big game, and star gazer in my line up right now and have owned meteor)