I know what you mean Red...Everything seems to cost so much.  If my wife knew how much this hobby cost she would crap.  I have to spread my purchases out over a month.  Like most people, I cannot go out and spend 300 dollars anytime I want to.  Back in 1982 after I got out of the Air Force I was drawing 97 bucks a week in Unemployment.  Poor as anyone.  Yet my Aunt form the Chezk Republic thought I was rich with that 97 bucks.  LOL.