Direct Connection Big Block Valve Covers (Rare)?

I bought them new and had them on my 383 for a decade, then restored it back to stock and put them on the shelf. I hit all the major midwest swap meets and rarely find them for sale. My original set got melted foam all over them in my garage fire, but I am slowly getting them back to good shape. I found a set of NOS ones this year, got a good buy on them. Another buddy found a set of NOS and paid $500 for them. If they are pretty scratched up then go ahead and paint them, if not sell them and find valve covers you like better...my two cents...