I got a TMCC Virginian E33 as a gift when new. I think it was 300-400 bucks, but it was a gift. It actually perturbed me even though my own pocket was unaffected. I gave it it's own track.
I paid 80-100 for K-line and MPC GG-1s, and 60 for a second RIP General to bash for double heading, but that's about it. All others were under $50.
I'm cheap about things, but don't really care much about money. I spent more on a like new KW at $140 and gave it away later.
I guess that's why folks give me expensive gifts. I "share".
I think I'd have been just as happy with some PW junker though. I can go all Gomez on those 
Unhappy? Only with large Columbia's and Atlantic's , I can't get used to the gap between the drivers.
If I hit the lotto I'd go for the Jawn and C&Os yellow monster, D500 would get offers he'd refuse (run it! That's why it was made )
