I have complete set of ARC struts for 1989 S/C Cougar or Thunderbird. OEM in box. Never opened. Can supply Ford or MotorCraft parts numbers.
Cost me $389.00 for a set of rear 94-95 NOS Shocks so perhaps you have been lucky JD. And I sold a set of early model NOS Rear Shocks for $316 plus shipping in this forum.
I have been lucky so far. As you know:
Luck = Dilligence + Opportunity
I've had the advantage of being able to buy when deals came along. Since I'm not purchasing them for any project in particular, I'm not working against a timeline. I just bought them to put on my shelf. So far, I'm averaging about $50/shock, and have about two full sets so far.
JD