I dont understand the guys point. This is scenario is similiar to any commodity market. If more leg work/risk/research/development/etc/etc is involved in producing and providing a product to a consumer, obviously the price will be higher.
No worries... you're the man for giving others a chance to get a great dial!
On a side note, I have always been turned off by the flaws on the YM rep dial. Im assuming there are a lot of people who think that way too since there is so much interest in a good dial.