I've had the vest about 6 years, and i got it used, so it's likely at least 8 years old. I really have no idea what it's worth, i'll have to surf the web to get an idea what a used Class IIIA Safariland goes for. (New they are very expensive). But i don't need it, so whatever i come up with i'll price it on the low side of the scale for you.
It's designed to be worn under clothing, so it's certainly concealable. It just makes you look about 10lbs heavier, or a little more stocky. They're pretty uncomfortable at first, but once you get used to them they're not that bad. If you're just putting it on when you get to the house and taking it off when you leave it shouldn't be any big fuss at all.
Wearing them full time in the summer heat blows, but they're actually welcome if you're outside during the winter months. Then it's just another extra layer of clothing.
Class IIIA is the good stuff though- short of the hard ceramic armor it's the best stuff around. The carrier also has slots for CLASS IV ceramic trauma plates front and rear. Those will stop .30-06 armor piercing rounds supposedly.
I have an extra set of ceramic plates too, but i'm keeping those.
