In summation, I am glad I posted this, even though someone mentioned the existence of a previous thread discussing the same. The takeaway ? The hobby is starting to cost too much. 200-280 was one thing 360-500 is a whole different story, one many of us cannot afford. Supply and demand. If everyone goes less because it is cost prohibitive, perhaps the prices will come down. Or, maybe the girls are happy working 50% and making the same money at twice the price.