I will be buying this one next month locally. I was able to get a pretty good price from the owner of the store, who was also the previous owner. I knew little about autos and tested several today at my local cutlery store. I wanted something that was tough, opened quick, had zero chance of opening in a pocket (thus safety, or preferably a recessed button), and was under $200. Plus, button lock only, as I wanted to be glove-friendly for farm work. I wanted something available locally. After handling this one, I said yep, this is the one. Thick blade, recessed button, and $165.
I had technically already decided on this one even before VA legalized carrying autos, as I have a worn-out version of the standard Emerson (Mini CQC 7) on which it is based. It'll cost almost as much as a new one to get fixed up.
I could've had it laid away and set aside for the $40 downpayment, but I decided I'd buy it in full and not bother with layaway.
they're pretty cool too. 
