I don't know if its because everyone expects a CPR playfield in these Centaurs now a days but that playfield isn't even that bad. It would be worth just cleaning up and keeping as a player honestly. 2 for 3k is a decent deal considering Centaur is becoming tough to find/buy. Haggle him down a little bit maybe?
Also too just I realized that you are in LA? If your buying these from California I think the price is fine. Everything seems to be higher out there correct?