bhunter, I am not saying I would be willing to pay that price. I am saying that people are asking that kind of money for that little of land. Take a look at the western part of the state. Prices are crazy, check some of the leasing sites on the web. I have seen 60 acres fields with nothing more than a wooded creek edge go for $1500. I agree these prices are stupid, but people will continue to ask these stupid prices as long as there are stupid people willing to pay for them. I myself, have access to over 2000 acres in Illinois, so no I would not lease your 20 acres when you purchaseyour 200.