Fran, the G70 price was what was pretty much the going rate (list was $4500) when the G70 was launched. At the time, it was marketed exclusively through Roland's CK division, with their regional exclusivity and high markups. This even was George Kaye's street price at the time...

Since then, the G70 (but NOT the E-series) has been transfered to the MI division, with it's much steeper price discounts and bottom-line dealers. Which is where the price cuts you see today come from.

Coming late to the party sometimes has it's benefits...