Being honest I haven't looked at the price of new CK h/s for quite a while but they do seem to have gotten a bit more expensive than they used to be hence the post here.
Not surprised someone is asking £300 for a Ti version, new from CK they are $308 or around £250 then add shipping, insurance, customs, VAT, customs clearance charges and crappy exchange rates for foreign currency purchases and you'd be well over that so £300 might be saving you money compared to getting a new one from CK now!
There are many reasons why the costs of things rise, just seems the norm nowadays and with the drop in the value of £ the cost of things seem set to get even more expensive!
Whilst it isn't pocket change if I have to cough up the cash, well I have to accept I just have to but if I can save a few quid it would make things just a bit better for the wallet!!!