For what its worth I do think, like Luke, that its worth it, but take care to compare like with like, the Flip and the Hype are 3D Fun Flys... not 3D Aero..... wing section is one of the the big diffs. C50 will do 3D and stalled manouvres but also fly nice pattern on the same set up. - I think you guys call it Artistic Aero !?
Another plane that may be closer to the Aero wing Capiche is the Pilot Seduction "Streamline" which is carried by Singapore Hobby (you have to email them for info). This costs $193.32 shipped to the U.S., so its not much cheaper than the Capiche. Unfortunately, there isn't much information about this.
Bill