I think that at this point (and for the purposes of this dicussion) price is immaterial.
The price of GBBR's are being greatly influenced by high demand and short supply (that's why I started this thread AFTER I had bought mine
). As with any flavour of the day/month/year...you'll see inflated prices.
It's been the same with AEGs...don't expect any different from these things. Rule of thumb, $300 bottom floor hard level...double US cost for most things...triple+ for hot ticket items. $1000 ceiling creates a, "Hmm...I'm not sure I should do this" type pause with most impulse buyers.
But the current/past price shouldn't detract from the original questions:
1. Are they viable
2. Will you replace everything you've got for GBBR's
3. Are you going to use it or just hang it on the wall
So far...(from what I've seen in this thread)
1. Yes, Maybe. Some guys are going over 100%...others will pick and choose when it hits the fields.
2. Most say no. Variable weather and reliability (function and/or performance) make these iffy.
3. HELL YEAH it'll get used.