I'll add my recent experience. I was looking to get my little skater onto an intermediate blade sooner rather than later and I searched ebay and found he had the Eclipse Mist's at a bargain of $89 in 8 1/4, 8 1/2, and 8 3/4 sizes. The Mist was closed out and replaced by the Aurora. Same specs except for the Aurora is now in stainless steel. I think it was Riedell's mistake trying to market the same blade as the Wilson Coro Ace and MK Pro at the same price. The new stainless steel blade at least gives them something to sell against. So, the Mist's retailed at the same price, about $230 as the Ace, Pro and new Aurora. Dan at Riedell said they were a bargain at what I paid. I bought all 3 sizes, so she's set through size 4 Jacksons.
I can't buy boots online since my fitter refuses to work on them, but she was happy to mount the blades and they seem just about perfect for her. So, I would definitely check ebay and Cale out in the future for blades at least.