I know there was a price increase not too long ago on the Buddies and it looks like there is going to be another one. It also looks as if the price of the PowerStick is going to go up as well. Also, on the SB site it states $250 for the block and cam for mounting the PowerStick, but then it states for "older Buddies". Are the newer Buddies shipping with this installed, or perhaps SB has decided to use the PowerStick set up as the full time method for the table, thus deleting the nice healthy slab of aluminum I have for a table? Anyone know? I have been playing with the idea of getting a PowerStick but haven't really found the need for one, but if the price increases are going to be dramatic enough maybe now is the time. I'm also interested in knowing if the Buddies format has been changed- ie: What does an "older buddy" look like compared to a newer one?