yup, the price i was quoted was by someone different than Dan, and it was quite a bit more. As i was in a rush due to a shipment "leaving in a couple of days for Oz" i rushed it through without checking.
my fault of course, but is the principal of the matter

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2008 E70 4.8i M Sport, Aero Package, Saphire Black on Black
215 21" wheels, Comfort Seats, Active Headrests, Sunroof, Premium Sound, Einsenmann Exhaust
Inbound: ACS Interior, Carbon Roundels and DVD System.

2005 E53 X5 4.8is (donated to wife)
2007 E90 323i M Sports Tourer (retired)
2006 E46 M3 Cabriolet (retired)
2001 E53 X5 4.4i Sports (retired)