I've bought PP patterns that have run in the $70-$100 range, so will buy a book even if it's only one pattern I really like. I've got several Jen Kingwell patterns that are basically books, with a book price too. However, I draw up most of the patterns I make, so when I decide to buy, it's because it's a pattern that would be difficult to draw up, and at that point I feel the cost is worth it.