parts are not cheap to make, or have made for that matter. then sending them off to zinc plating is another expense. i didnt fork out my hard earned money to have exact reproductions of the original parts made for the public, in fact these were all made for my own personal collection of bikes. having a few left to sell off to others that want to restore a bike with correct parts was a perk, and putting a price tag on them was my call. if you think you can do better, be my guest.