Dave, that the was exact same thought I had when I saw that article.
Looks to me like original 25-2s are starting to jump up in price lately....I still view 'em as shooters and not collector guns, so I don't like seeing the values go up, 'cause I sure wouldn't mind having another.
With my 625 off being plated, I shot my old 25-2 at yesterday's club match (the same gun I bought up at Riley's in Hooksett back around '87 or '88), and it was a very nice and comfortable feeling indeed!