Top tip, thank you!
Phoned round all the Sony Centres locally and none had one except Hudds; a mere 10 miles from where I work! As a rule I try and stay clear of Sony Centres, but needs must. Mentioned that Richer Sounds had them for £229 (albeit out of stock) and he gave me it for £220 (was £269 on label). Not sure how many there were left, but I think I saw at least one silver one on show. Good luck to all those still hunting.