Yeah, prices are crazy nowadays, in spain where I lived there were 2 shops which sells used consoles. An O3ds started at 100€ and the new 3ds from 130€ if I remember right. I had a stroke of luck because one day in one of those shops I was looking at the consoles exposed there and just passing time. The clerk came and asked if I wanted something, I said that I can't decide between a ps vita or a 3ds. I didn't have any intention to buy anything. Then he said: You know, I have a New 3ds without charger, in good condition at 49€. He came back with a Galaxy edition New 3ds XL.
We're in europe, so we didn't get that one over here, as 3ds has region lock(I knew, had a o3ds years ago) he told me I could "unlock it" and play games from other regions. I was thinking (well duh, I know more than you about these things). Anyway, bought it and bought a charger for about 5€. So 54€ for a New 3ds Xl North american edition. I once looked online on ebay and someone was selling one for about 980€
Sorry for long comment, in the end I feel the non XL variant is better looking in my opinion
Edit:Found some old pictures from last year, they are exceptions but still, some people sell them as if they're gold or something