In the UK they are currently severely reducing the prices on the remaining American Standards (not just the Strat, Teles as well), down from over £1300 to £999 (about $1600 AUS at current exchange rates). Which is great for a mate of mine who's just about to buy one, especially as the £/$(US) exchange rate is so bad for us Brits at the moment when buying US-made kit. A lot of it is shooting up in price as a result.