Engine machining costs??

I don't mean to be mean spirited but if you are second guessing every price for parts and services, you are in the wrong hobby.
I thought a lot about what you said I have seen literally tons of projects cars and rebuildable parts here for sale. There are plenty of guys here who spend their last change to put a project together. I’m fortunate that a lot of guys here will do most anything to help another member. I wouldn’t have been able to build my car without the deals I got here.I have also seen other members come out of pocket or give parts to other members.Just today I posted a part free for anyone who wants it and there’s more to come.we recently gave a crown Vic to a lady that was worth 2500 who desperately needed a car. sure you’re not on of them.I’m guessing that you do have plenty of money to spend otherwise you wouldn’t make a flagrantly asshole comment like that. Money definitely doesn’t make you a better person.
PS- I do have money now and do weekly random acts of kindness mostly homeless and food banks that and by the Grace of God and outright refusal to pay full price for anything are the reasons why! So as far as anyone knows I’m always on a tight budget.