Going rate?

Is $400 for both reasonable in today's world?
OP, I don't think I'd give more then 250 for a good used cone carrier. Personally I'd want to open it inspect it for wear first. 400 for both in good or excellent used condition would not be bad IMO.

Some great info here regarding cone rework courtesy of RRR.........
How To Recondition a Sure Grip Cone

A489 case requires a crush sleeve in the pinion. This is a one time use part.
Well, not necessarily. This works for me...
Mopar 8 3/4" (8.75) 489 Case Crush Sleeve Eliminator

What does not enter change are the gears and the bearings.
Not that I recommend it, but there is an unconventional way to run a "742" R&P in a "489" case.