Metcal's having a sale on these fairly decent soldering irons, though
MSRP of $299 is a little steep.  Looking at an MX500TS Talon unit,
myself <G>  It's linked off http://www.metcal.com/.

"Promotion ends March 31, 2000. Available only in the Americas.", of
course.  If anyone wants to know what the best pricing I can find is,
just ask.

  Mark