Valve SteamVR base station 2.0 - or equivalent for Valve index controllers & VIve Pro 2

[Ziggidy]

Hey all! I am getting all geared up to roll out VR for the first time ever. My Valve Index controllers just arrived today, my Vive Pro 2 headset is pre-ordered, now I just need to get base stations. 

 

As I understand it, the SteamVR base station 2.0 and the base station 2.0  which HTC sells is IDENTICAL, but $50 more per UNIT for HTC. Might anyone know if/when Steam will ever stock more in their store, or if there is anywhere else to source them new for $150 a piece? OR, are there other base stations I should look into? I have been building PC's since the late 90s, but am brand new to VR, any tips would be appreciated!

 

It will be difficult to do, but I won't be using the VR setup until the first week of July. I am in a weight loss lifestyle change and am down 35 pounds since January, with my ultimate goal being down 40 by July 5th I believe it is. When I accomplish that goal and do my weigh-out, THEN I will be using the setup, that is my gift to myself. Normally I would have bought the headset after that point, but I couldn't pass up the $50 off pre-order.