Scant polished a pair up nicely - might be worth asking him if it was anything more than a lot of elbow grease and polishing... That's presuming you happy for them not to be black of course...!
The more that posh components like cooks stuff get used, the less NOS ones will be available - hence pushing the price up of these great condition, rare components.
I wouldnt take an immaculate classic E-Type into a stock car race for the same reason...