Value is relative

Ask me about an eotech 552 or a guitar amp or car repairs and my eyes would glaze over. There's a big chance that whatever the price is, I'll think it's too expensive. That's because I am not aware of the prices of these things. Same as men who wonder why women have to spend 6 peso figures on a handbag (but it's Hermes!) -- they don't see how a handbag would be worth that much.

The value of a certain product in the market is dictated by the people who use it, so if you want to buy something you're not familiar with, consult the people in the know.