A similar model is currently available from Raystar for around $25 US, but I can't recall why it was not an option... Is it because the pcb footprint is 5mm shorter or because the pins are on the bottom? Or both?
http://www.tme.eu/en/details/rec001602awpp5n/alphanumeric-oled-displays/raystar-optronics/rec001602awpp5n00000/#
And if anybody wants to go in on another group buy for some of the REC001602CWPP5N00000 displays, I'd be interested.
- Jim