just checked newegg for you, and they don't seem to carry the m8. too bad though, since newegg is offering a $150 off $500 bitcoin discount in a few days, and if your buddy is going to a state that is not getting taxed.. then that's by far the best deal you could get.
looks like newegg does carry the m8, but it's not in stock.. too bad for you m8, you could have had it for $581 - $150 and no tax unless your friend is going to CA/NY