The Waterford website Paramount history pages indicate a total 1988 Paramount production of 1400 units, some 600 of which had gold decals, the gold plated fork, and a special fiftieth anniversary certificate.

I agree the $6,000 asking price is way too much, but maybe there's a buyer out there that's also tripping, just has to have an unridden 50th anniversary Paramount with that blingy gold fork, and has the money.