over priced junk

if you don't shop around and get stuck with garbage beef at a higher price then yes, you are an idiot.

Best way to combat overpriced items is not to buy them. Works like a charm unless someone else buys what you need and you can't find another.

Exactly...

There's plenty of stuff for sale on this board at at least 2X actual value. If you are dumb enough to buy it, because you are too lazy to look around, that's you're own fault.

Here's a good start to investigate parts pricing... http://tonysparts.com/

If the seller wants more than that guy who is one of the highest on the planet... RUN!!!