4gma,
I live in east TN as well, and I saw the same gun at a dealer in the tricities. Matter of fact, I am about 99.999% sure I know the dealer you are talking about (last name starts with C) and while I will not mention his name, I will say that everything you say about him is ABSOLUTELY true. It does sound like you got a good price on your SAM-7 from him though. Sometimes you can get a good price form him, but dont turn your back for one second or your throat is slit!!! Hope you enjoy your AK, you have a top of the line variant.