Depends on production and R&D costs as well as overhead... Too many factors to speculate. I organized the first group buy for it and we sold over 50 kits, so I figure if the price were in that ball park, adjusted occasionally for inflation, they would do well. I'm just not sure if those prices were profitable for them. None of us will ever know. All I know is I need to save a few extra bucks to complete my junk.
The price increase is definitely getting some attention though, it's also being talked about on PT.com, ISIS even popped in to give a word or two...