Just an update... I went to WheelTechniques today and bargained a little. They dropped the price to 400 flat if I do cash and get the tires taken off myself.
Definitely a lot but a good deal I think, too bad they need a week and half before it's done though
The seller hasn't responded but I'm really hoping he'll cover this 400. I have no intention of sending the wheels back, definitely going to keep them, I just want a partial refund.