GG - I just got a pair of serengetis at DFO at moorabbin for $135 (its 50% off their lowest prices atm at the Bolle store, and I was told its always 40% off for pilots anyway)... so I saved about $200 off the original full price.
My original question still stands if anyone can answer it - regarding the link to the other forum thread I posted and the negative opinions regarding photochromatic lenses overseas.