Carburetor Choice for my Dart

In 1973 I faced one of the biggest decisions of my life. I had enough money to buy a 780 Holley for $49.95 or take my girlfriend to the Led Zeplin concert. The carb won out as I figured it would last much longer than my gf. But in the end she bought the tickets so it was a win win deal. Carb prices have gone stupid high. 800.00 for a Holley 4777?
Engine masters did a cheapo carb comparo,750 cfm, and they all did well. None of the three (or was it four?) was over $400.
Want a holley style 750 double pumper? Quick fuel Brawler, $456.