Hey alwysshntn,

Why not just replace your stock with a factory thumbhole stock?
Much cheaper than buying a new rifle and you don't have to take a hit depreciation-wise on trying to sell your existing Omega?

Try www.midsouthshooterssupply.com

THOMPSON CENTER ACC OMEGA THUMBHOLE COMPOSITE REPLACEMENT STOCK
Order No: Status: Price:
030-7863 On Order
$108.19

THOMPSON CENTER ACC OMEGA THUMBHOLE HARDWOODS CAMO REPLACEMENT STOCK
Order No: Status: Price:
030-7870 On Order
$157.59

THOMPSON CENTER ACC OMEGA THUMBHOLE GRAY LAMINATE REPLACEMENT STOCK
Order No: Status: Price:
030-7871 In Stock
$179.08

As far as your question regarding buying low end weapons. It does not matter where you purchase a lower end weapon. It's still a low end weapon.