I paid the same price for my Sport II at a gun show on April 1st ($519) and got to see, examine and hold it, shake hands and play with it before taking it home
that day. Although I did have to pay sales tax, I got a free can cooler and a discount on some magazines too.
The disturbing part is I turned right around and spent more than that on optics, hand guard, grip and a laser sight. And there's more to come. When does the affliction end?