I dont think $999 is too much for python silverado, python is really expensive material and they're really finely crafted bags you know And they're discontinued and getting hard to find.... especially the older ones.
I just bought myself 04 campaign python silverado from ebay for $1050 just few days ago and I think I got a great deal
I thought that was you! That is a gorgeous bag--you are really fortunate. I'm happy it went to a PF'er. It's funny how attached you get to a bag you're watching, even when you can't buy it. Please post pics when you get it!