I just recently purchased a 686-4 at the local Cabela's for $499. Looked unfired with box. $600 seems high but I looked for my 686 for a couple of years before I found one that was "nice" and "cheap-ish". I found nice but not cheap and I found Cheap but not nice.

These are some of the nicest revolvers made and everyone needs a .357 to shoot! My 686 locks up tighter than any Smith I've ever owned. I purchased a 586 in the early '80's and regretted selling it from the day I let it go.