Man that new price is a ton for a virus fee. I wonder if anyone is actually paying that? Odds are it's true with all of the rats fleeing the cities for mini houses, eco cabins and boondocking campers, for fear of the chyna virus.
Well,unfortunately, if you can't find or want used, it sounds like your gonna have to pay up. Someone here might chime in with the travel option. How far are you willing to go if it's worth it? I wonder if there's any options for shipping? People buy equipment sight unseen pretty often these days. And if that worked out I'm sure your local guy would have to at least honor the factory warranty at minimum.
That barely used one doesn't sound so bad if new is really $17k.
Welcome to the club guys! Hope it all works out for ya and make sure you post some pics if it does!