Scubawasp, you are missing something. he has a night qualifiaction, but it is the IMC course that he is not proceeding with.
Airbus 319, It is true that you no longer get creidt for the IMC rating on the IR course, so it does seem like an expensive outlay for no credit, however if you complete a well conducted IMC course it will be a good foundation for the IR. Also an IMC will allow you to fly IFR procedures during your hour building.
So although you will save 3000 now, just consider what extra hours on an IR course will cost if you don't complete in minimum hours.