The z8i 3.5-27x50 is $3877, Europtic is $3489
With your cert that, brings the msrp to $1744.65
$1744.65 +$1700 = $3444.65
Its a savings of $44.35, still a savings none the less but I wouldnt call it a good bit.
Im not saying give it away. It seems you are targeting people willing to spend...