Ouch.........I feel for you Mate. I also jump on Toro's Xmas sale.....I hope I don't get the same. We'll see, so far I haven't from him after we finalize the transaction.
Keep us posted!
I have no experienced with the jeweled version, but the 4 older models I have all sucked. I had them serviced and graphite, but it did not last for long.
I'm thinking of freezing the sec@12, but not yet!
MBK is REP paradise! Clothes.....electronics......(don't buy any).......and watches, but the good stuff are not on display. You have to let them know you want only the best and it will come out!
Good luck.