I think it is an enjoyable pin to play, having had a pretty good bash on it at the Bushfire Aid Meet and Greet. Admittedly there were other ones I enjoyed more.

What makes the price so high - is it rarity (with around 4,000 made you wouldn't have thought it that rare) or some other factor?

MarkC seemed to have had a few for sale over the last few months. I think I saw a re-decaled one there just recently.