I would be all over that. I paid $1600 for RTI 12's but the 8's sounded excellent and if price was a factor, i may have gone for the 8's as i cross over my 12's at 80hz anyways..
Absolutely go for it. that said, i saw RTI 12's advertised for $899 a pair. i think it was a misprint, but warrants further investigation. RTI 12's at $899 is the steal of the century and I would have to see someone's receipt to believe it.
JC