I'm only getting the Sony CD player beacause it matches the shape and colour of the receiver. I have no plans to buy other stuff...

Whilst checking the progress of my receiver's delivery, the dealer told me they were selling off their Marantz RC1200 remotes for £30 (about $50).

Are these remotes out of date or something? Is it worth getting one?

I current plan is to get a Marantz remote only if the CD player can't be controlled by the receiver remote. Good idea, yes?