I sold mine at the wrong time, but I certainly paid more than $3000 for it about 3.5yrs ago.

If I was buying another, I would personally hold out for a TSPP.  IMO much better gameplay.

If you do look at a DE one, the most common wear spots (on nearly all) is the waterfall area (below spinner on upper l/h/s) and Moe's shoulders just outside the shooter ramp.