Depends on the market I imagine? I just picked up a 1985 Super Course locally for $100, but not quite as clean as your friend's. that and hardly anyone rides down here unless they have to. I agree it's probably a 1984, mine has the USA decal in red, white and blue rather than yellow. If you flip the bike over and check the number on the bottom bracket the first number will indicate the year of manufacture. Is his a 63cm frame? Beautiful bike!