Oh goodness no. Yes they are pricey, but prices have come down a bit thank heaven. I should be able to find a female for under 700 and a male for around 500 which puts it at about 1200 for a pair. If they are too expensive at Tinley, I'll have to wait til the following spring and maybe order one or two from Chad Duggin or Casey Lasik... Either way, no worries!![]()