Yea $300 for 8 months wear isn't bad at all, except most of us do not get 8 months of wear out of a unit. The hair just does not last that long for most people. It's the nature of processed hair. Having said that, I do love the Toplace lace as it tends not to fray or tear for a very long time. When it's time for me to throw out a piece it's never because of the lace.