I paid around $300 for mine, but that's what happens when you have no patience and want a phone right when it comes out. We all know that these prices drop eventually. It's a great deal for anyone buying it now.
This has been my favorite phone that I've owned so far. The funny thing is, with every other phone I've ever had, I kept my eye on the newer phones being released and couldn't wait to abandon whatever I had at the moment for something new. My last phone was the LG Marquee, and although the screen was really bright and it was such a light phone, the battery was horrible even for a smartphone, and it wasn't smooth. But with this phone, I've been mostly satisfied other than the famous error it came with, which is now fixed. I don't think I've held on to any phone as long as I've had this one.
Also, from GB to ICS there was a huge difference. I couldn't wait to leave GB behind. But although there are some definite improvements in JB (mmm, butter), I can still live with ICS. I can't say that I won't be salivating for some Key Lime Pie, though.
And even though I read about new phones, I still...am comfortable with this one, and for the first time, don't feel any rush to run out and get something else. I enjoy using it. And there's the 3d. Admittedly, I don't use it that much, but I still like having it, and the idea of it. Even when it's time to move on to a new phone, I never planned on selling this one, because I want to keep it around for the novelty.