This would be really good for many folks on the list. While the *istD may not fall in the "toughest {Pentax" category, a 2-3 year old one will still be a perfectly good camera in many cases. In addition, 6 MP is "good enough" for many folks. And a used *ist D may be better than a new Baby D, except possibly for absolute resolution.
Rough average 'going rate' on eBay for used Pentax *ist D(original), body only, in exc++ or mint- in January 2006: UK: £550 US: $600 Book em, Danno.