There are $100 sims available. AFP (not deluxe) was and may still be available for $100. The physics in that sim are every bit as good as the Deluxe. You can learn just as much on it. If its not still availbale new, then get it used on E-bay. But there are plenty of people willing to pay $200 for the latest sim so you can say the price is too high. The fact that people buy them for $200 says otherwise. If you are right, then the price will come down or they'll go out of business for lack of sales.

As for the delays, if you can't deal with it, then buy another sim. I have AFPD and G3, both are awesome. I will buy FS One when it comes out as well....I can't think of a better use for my my new $200 graphics card....