9.95 is a good price it looks like I think Brewer's was saying like 21 something and of course plus shipping. I absolutely love Brewers for all their technical support and the parts that they Supply. But once in awhile you can get a couple things just here locally some seals and things so it could be a possibility to be able to pick this up from a parts store. Or if it's just the little Rubber seal that can be replaced easily but you mentioned something coming from The Middle and that could be a different story.