Sincraft, It's only $65.00. The wood in the kit has to be worth that much. What kit is it? Having no instruction manual shouldn't be a problem if you've built a few kits. Tou just have to study the plans and build in a logical sequence. If you don't feel that you have the experience, get something with more complete instructions. For the money, tho, I don't see how you can go wrong. PS. Wonder where Elad is.