I know I'm not really adding any insight here but HOLY COW are those things expensive. To think that you could get a Concept 2 rower (built like tanks) for $900 brand new. I bought one sued and love it. Not to mention that the remaining money could just about buy you another ski, or wet suit, or whatever.
Don't get me wrong, I would love to have one, but jeesh that's spendy.