I have been "suckered" countless times since I started this hobby. Dun think I have regretted it as I learn something new every single time.
I personally do not feel that the price Romi charges is insane. You can't just take into account the cost of goods. He had prob put in a lot of time and effort on R&D, destroyed more than a handful of boards along the way and it's not always possible to just put in down to pure dollars and cents.The joy experienced by some members who went ahead with the mods is worth more that what he charges and prob priceless. Money can't buy everything and in this case, I consider ourselves lucky to have the option to pay to acquire a certain level of audiophile experience. It's always good to have options in life and it boils down to individual needs and preferences.