Hello, yes I agree that the prices are too high. But you look at it and a good rifle is alot of money too and you have to spend more time and get alot more out of a good tuned bow. I just got Married not too long ago and now she is pregnent. My deal with the wife was I would stay out of the pub and quit smoking then I was able to get my new bow. But now I am sure that I am going to have to use this one for probably five years. HMMM