This is the way to go if you really hate open ES statues. First, no one will be able to sell it for even retail because it's readily available from SSC. You should be able to pick it up for less than retail fairly easily in the aftermarket. Secondly, every time you bypass buying an open ES piece directly from SSC, they lose a sale. It hits them directly in the pocket book where it matters most to them. By being patient and picking up an open ES piece in the aftermarket or from an e-merchant, you'll pay less and tell SEC how you feel about their open ES policy. Remember, even if you PO'd this piece from a retailer on the internet instead of directly from SSC, they lose money. If every collector did this instead of ordering directly from them, I promise that SSC would sit up and take notice real quickly.