I just got my REI Anniversary sale catalog. The FR 235 is gong on sale for $249.99, $80 off. My understanding is you don't need to be an REI co-op member to get the sale price. REI also has a very good return policy. I got my 235 from them when they first came out, and while I know several have posted about problems, mine has been working well.
Sale dates are May 20-30. (*sometimes* they give the sale prices early if you mention to an associate that you know they are going on sale)