I got my 1600 the other day for $425 with shipping. That was from Leica. Sent in an old 800 model. They said they couldn't fix it because the part was no longer made and offered me the 1600 at their special price.
At $549, might've been able to buy a couple and put them on Ebay to soften the price on the one you kept.
At $549, might've been able to buy a couple and put them on Ebay to soften the price on the one you kept.