Why are American Racing Torq Thrust VN205 wheels so expensive?

My custom AR (Torq Thrust SL VN425) wheels, I ordered about 5-6 years ago in 17x7 and 17x8 with 19mm offsets were about $1300 for all 4 shipped. Looks like the price of them went up $1k. Seems in line with aluminum, look at the price of an intake or cast valve covers. Heads will be next.

I got them here.
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Its sickening to see so many sweet reasonably priced wheels that come in every offset you want as long as its "0".