> ...... (I've been
> told, but haven't confirmed, that some catalog dealers are
> offering the OMT at prices substantially below $295.)

Olsson's On-line shopping (http://www.olssons.com/cgi-bin/cc103NT.pl/1/bk)
lists the 29 volume set for $236 - a 20% discount.

I have no affiliation with the company.

Tony V.