I'm sure Gaz just wanted the newsletter out before Friday and hopefully they don't work on Thanksgiving.
It sounds like it will be for regular fractals since "Gold Fractals" aren't stored separately but are instantly converted to regular fractals in the 10:1 ratio.
I think 7500 is a good start. It wouldn't shock me to see a 10K price tag.
Doubtfully, since he is considered an award hero.