Most people's first response when they ask how much this set me back is shock.  Usually followed by pointiong out that theirs only cost one third that much and had all these extra gadgets.  If it's the right day in the shop I point to a work in process and ask them to find one place where it is the least bit out of true.  And by 'least bit' I mean not at all.  This usually settles the argument right away.  When legs are square and cut right tables don't wobble.  When cases are square drawers fit perfectly, etc, etc.