Acutting...I been on many hunts, my first in 1990 and sometimes two a year so as you can see it’s not about the cost merely principle. I certainly know what to look for in a guide/outfitter service at this point. The issue stated is why would anyone pay more for a bigger buck on an honest hunt? We pay to go to a outfitter that has a good herd in his area ...what you shoot is what you shoot. We pay for their knowledge, services and accomodations not ...that one is 23k more because its bigger.
I only see two reasons for doing so primarily the first one;
A) Your on an ego trip
B) Your a terrible hunter and need that kind of help to help prove to others that you must be "good" because of the size buck you shot
The whole thing about not having time I don't buy at all, main reason is if you have that kind of money for trophy fees (23K) you can spend more time anywhere you want.

Acutting what is the most you ever spent on a guided hunt?
Would you dish out an additional 23K above the base price for a bigger buck?