I have witnessed how some here have stated that indeed certain authentic beads are expensive and perhaps rare. I've also seen some here making fun of the price of some dZi beads on e-bay. It almost seems a contradiction at times...no. You know, at one time saying an authentic bead should have a nice price tag and then when a nice price tag is seen....it's laughable. Isn't that just how revered some dZi beads are in Tibet. I think I read that the one Sting wears or has worn was about 9 or 10 thousand. And, I've seen you make fun of the price asked for certain glass snail beads sold by someone that had been a regular here once upon a time. And, I'm just making an observation here. :)