Can you just clarify --which bit is skin and which is lace ? That sure is a lot of money ..... apart from the density actually being too high, the hairline is non-graduated which is totally problematic..... this ` game` has cost a lot of guys dearly in a similar way to yourself...` false-starts` and getting totally unsuitable systems from these Salons [though not ALL Salons ] Was this supposed to be custom-made ? You obviously have perfectly good grounds for complaint..... and I agree with Xeon`s observation that you shouldn`t have to be doing ` advanced` things like thinning as a new wearer..... but also, don`t give up or let an initial negative experience cast you down ..... you can and will wear with confidence like any of us...just don`t let one set-back put you off.... I know it`s very annoying and frustrating, but count to ten, deep breaths and then just make up your mind not to be beaten !