would much rather have a quilt made for me by a friend or family member,or, for instance ,quilted by one of the experienced and skillful quilters on this board. we have "amish" quilts here, too, and these have large single thread quilting done by hand, and ordinary designs. i have some real doubt as to their value being more than a regular blanket. of course, i don't go to wal-mart when i'm looking for tiffany, and neither would you. know what you are getting, get it because you love it and then the price should reflect what it is worth to you in terms you can afford. the whole basis of price is set by what people are willing to pay for it. if no one will buy it at that price, it is overpriced.