There are several above $1000. One is at $1250 and still has 21 hours left... http://www.gunbroker.com/All/BI.aspx?Keywords=vepr+12
Edit: Looks like Centerfire has them for $950 as of today... lol
I got a Sig 716 FDE for around $1550 from preppergunshop.com . Sig also has a $200 rebate on the 716 right now for July. I couldn't pass up on that deal. It is not a match grade rifle but it should be plenty accurate for me and a nice intro into the .308