Cylinder Head Question

As 66acuda says the price is about right. My guy charges $400-$500 for all the bells and whistles with the head already off.
For me it's quality of work issue, my machinist has been building race engines his whole life and takes pride in his work.

Look at what your going to get for the price...basically a freshened up engine that should, if nothing else major is wrong, last another 50K-up.
Don't forget to add hardened exhaust seats while the heads off