What has two thumbs and would do almost anything for a Nikon 70-200 f/2.8 VR lens?

This Guy!

If you know anyone who has this lens just sitting or is selling one or might sell one, please drop me a line or ask them. I can pay as much as 1250 for this lens, though it costs 1799… I would be willing to work off or otherwise work out any kind of labor deal or… something.Not that I expect anything, but I hope.