It is sad how Aviation Models and their managers have treated their customers. You can buy this plane now all day for $425... just days after a person paid $625 retail. I know things go on sale... that just happens and that is part of being a consumer. A sale is one thing, but to just obliterate retail in a fire sale is poor business... I paid for mine a long time ago, so the money/shock value has worn down. I feel bad for the Joe that bought his and 2 days later AM knocked off $225+.... Its a great plane though...