Wait to buy 'em used on Audiogon. Used gear will almost always cost less when purchased from an individual, as opposed to a dealer. Be patient, these cords (and even the Power Distributor) come up for sale periodically. You should be able to get the 2 meter cords for ~$250. One thing to be careful of is the serial number. Early Essence cords were constructed in the same manner that their "budget" AV cords are currently produced. The Essence cords today are made differently than these original ones. Try to get cords that aren't more than 3 years old.
