Is chrome plating really that costly.

Had All my chrome done, all four tail lights, That is eight parts including the insets, Both bumpers, both Wing window Surround, All aluminum polished to a mirror finish, Fender spears, both door handles, You name it it was done. less then 2 grand, AND in So Cal! West coast plating. BUT, it takes them a long time, they are that busy. On my 66 Dart GT.