you could have payed that much and got one from germany. o well, to each his own. i work in a headshop, we almost got german roors then they called and asked what we sell, someone said adult toys, movies, tobacco. they dont sell to sex shops. but now we have what we could get which is ridiculously overpriced american ones, but ill sell you one anytime you want, b/c if you wanna buy it, its the best thing on earth. stay green. peace. ps- still a nice pipe/bowlpiece none the less