It's even worse against the pound, I have family in the UK and visiting them is very expensive. We can thank the Greeks for that.
You're right, I'd pretty much decided to give it a miss.
This all started with the hype over the new Masterbilt, which is no longer even an option, seeing as how not one single dealer in this country seems to be carrying it and Thomann have pulled it from their line. Apparently I haven't won one either.
I have been looking at Dove Pros, Hummingbird Pros and Texans but I'm not sure what any of them will give that my DR500MCE doesn't.