Dar, if one is foolish and gets caught up in bidding wars, I agree. However, if one is patient and watches for items to "fall through the cracks" there are bargains to be had.

I got a TST, PDP ST BH .60 in like new condition for around $23 a while back. Recently I got this never run Veco .19 w/muffler for $22.50. I've posted pics of the Webra Speed RE BH I got for $37. You just have to watch and be patient. BTW, I won the HB .25 in the background of the photo for $10.50. It is like new; the bearings still had the grease packing.

David