I'm not sure about the rates at NH or Orlando, but I know Ifly Utah has $740/hour including coaching. I've never been out there but I heard that Dusty and Devin are awesome coaches.
If you are concerned for him I suggest you either talk to him or talk with a good friend or family member of his. I don't recommend going straight to asking about suicide, just ask him how he's doing.
I bought an original Sabre 190 for my first canopy. It slammed me pretty good until someone showed me how to roll the nose while packing. I didn't have problems with it after that. I suggest that you try and demo the canopy before bying it-but at a minimum talk to your rigger. Show your rigger the classified ad and ask him what he thinks of it.
Good luck and blue skies.