Note, PJR, that a gussied-up Wingmaster like a Classic Trap is also shinier than a regular field version. I'd suspect your Skeet is, as well.
I've seen ho-hum old 870s -- some VERY old -- and beautiful new ones. The fit on my Express is fine, though the finish is cheap.
Remington has produced countless variants of the 870, in various finishes and at various price points. You kinda have to decide what you like when you see it, and what it's worth to you.
One way or another, you'll get a good gun, pretty or not.