Newer pins that are part of a small run will be higher, but there are cheaper pins out there. You can still find a used pin in the 1500 dollar range. Pin prices are all over the place.
See a new pin you like, pick it up later for a cheaper price unless it is a LE or small collector type one off pin. I can see new pro style Sterns going for 3000 used in a couple years after release. Look at CSI, 24, BBH, etc..., as an example. Yes, they are considered B titles, but A titles will always be higher.