I paid (I believe) $40, of course that was when it came out! It is a really good game, but (like some games) hype is part of the price....Once something is rare, alot of people want to have it in part because it's rare (to show in the collection) thus, making it more rare.... See Suikoden 2, Radient Silvergun, Panzer Dragoon Saga, Super Puzzle Fighter, Guitaroo Man, etc. Frankly, I'm surprised Gitaroo Man hasn't been reissued......yet.