Jerni,
I don't know where you saw it for $800.00 but Tower Hobbies sells it for around $330.00 Now, with that said, that is just for the kit. Then you have to power it add electronics and any other goodies you may want to put in this behemoth. The price you quoted is probably not far off when you purchase it all at once. You could try an on-line auction site, sometimes you find them somewhat cheaper. Kactusland Auctions sell Dumas kits and they are based in Arizona, by Dumas. Pretty conveinent, huh?

Pete