You folks are exactly right, the BreakRAK is too high, but for the life of me, I can't find a way to make it less expensive. Aluminum is through the roof in costs & CNC Machine Shop costs are high as well (people have to make a living). Phenolic Balls, from ARAMITH in Belgium, cost about $5 each, before they are machined. If I use cheap balls, the balls will break. Any breakage is lost monies. The glass rods are from New Zealand & they cost $6 each. The cord is also from New Zealand & it is $1.50 a foot. And the story goes on ......
I have only seen one used BreakRAK sold & that was from a student to an Instructor. The student was upgrading to a newer model.
If you practice the Break Shot at your local Pool Room & pay some kid $5 for an hour on Saturday, a year's worth of practice is $260.
I have made about 1500 of these BreakRAKs, a few have comeback from Breakage, but a dozen out of 1500 is good feedback. The testimonies are all good & the result of their practice with my invention is always POSITIVE. A good Break Cue is more than $250, our newest model will outlast a good Break Cue....
Good Luck to you all... The Break Shot is an advantage or a handicap, it's your choice.