i found one, unwrapped, with Empire markingson the box several years ago at a show.
The dealer told me they were running (without wrapper and smelling of mildew) in the 200 range. I gave him forty and he was happy to take it. I got the kit home, opned the box, closed the box and sold it on Ebay.
The shrinkwrap, and the fact that it is from Ep IV '77 vintage makes them more worthwhile to have from a collectors standpoint. As a kit.....ehh....you wont be much impressed by it.
I'm still waiting for a good astromech droid (bubbletop Rxxx series) to come out so I can make the black imperial version. I saw a nice one at the Nats this weekend with lights installed, he put a ton of work into it.
David
Build to please yourself, and don't worry about what others think!
TI 4019 Jolly Roger Squadron, 501st Legion