$3000 for a 2007??? I hope that's for the Pro. I got the 2007 Expert earlier this year for much less than $3000. You should be able to get them for even less now that the 2008's are out.

I too have short fingers and have the max number of shims in my Shimanos - they work just fine for me. I did swap out for narrower handlebars and a shorter stem though.

Good luck in your search!