Is it just me? Or is this insanity! $580.00 mechanical fuel pump

There was an individual selling a bunch of NOS Mopar stuff about 7 yrs. ago on E-bay classifieds here in SW PA for stupid $$$$, dual-point 340 dizzy for $1500, etc. etc.,...
hey,...can't blame 'em for tryin'. If there's someone willing to fork it over more power to them,...personally I find this aspect of the hobby ridiculous...............................