It was completely legit as he received payment in full..don't doubt the dream!
As far as new units are concerned it's all talk / rumors / ideas at this point and as we all know we probably shouldn't hold our breath for new items. After all..the original softhut listing still says that there will be another run of the toastscans in August but that was what, 2 years ago now?
As far as a question of being worth it and if it's magically worth the amounts they go for I think it's up to the people that pay for it. It seems to me that at least 3 people feel it is judging by the current / recent toastscan auctions.
Better $900 on a toastscan than a hooker.
Oh and as a sidenote the toastscan auction had 67 watchers.