I guess only you can determine if they're worth that much to you. I bought one a couple of years back when the going price was something like $169. I had a problem with it--the heel mag release would not release the mag--and Classic was fabulous about fixing the problem.
If you like the Model 52, and who doesn't?? Then I'd seriously consider one of these beauties. You can be sure that you won't be seeing one like it in every shooting bay!
Otto