When is "how much?" too much?

[Surpmil]

Patience, grass hopper.
or
Patience, my @XX, I'm going to #$&*@# something.
Depends on how deep your wallet,
how soon you "Think" you need it,
is it the LAST widget you need to complete the kit,
when was the last time you saw one for sale, at ANY price,
do the numbers match the scope you've got hidden under the bed....
the list goes on and on, so there is no easy answer.

The tool is not even an exact reproduction.

The bracket? Well, there was an almost identical one that went for less than $300. back in early February IIRC.

When no one was watching or when no one wanted to spend any lolly.