i panicked and was nauseous when i shelled out the $1395 + tax for my purple lizards... but i don't regret it for one second... i love them dearly, and they make me happy every time i look at them.
the taupe is pretty, not my style (i am more into bright colors), but this would be a perfect neutral, and you would probably get your money's worth in about 1 month!!!
if this is your color, then i say GO FOR IT!!!