I bought one in Sept/Oct 2000,
at £765, with a few accessories.
So in NZD that cost me about NZD$3400 landed, incl paying 12.5% GST tax. A TON of money. Mainly because of our bullshit exchange rate

But I did get a little back, due to the first price drop.
No regrets, I would spend the same amount in a heart beat if I had to.