I think I saw one used here in incredible shape for like $500 or so? I know your mileage may vary, but mine has hiked for 5 days to Machu Picchu, generated over 30,000 images in 2 years, is all nicked up and worn, and is still functionally perfect. If I found a clean used SAB-proof example for $500 I'd take it. Again, more bells and whistles on the newer models, but they got SO much right on the first one, that it's a great camera. Much greater than $500. I would not buy one new for $840 anymore, though. Too close to the price of newer models, and after a few years I don't care about saving a hundred bucks or so.