Yea Swords are expensive for just a chromo frame and fork, I got it because i love bmx and FBM and the headbadge is a gat dang unicorn. I kept my eyes on the last Call Distribution website and picked up just the frame in a "scratch and dent" sale for $200 off MSRP. Frame was sold for sme very minor overspray, you can barely see it unless youre really looking. With the 2014 batches coming out there will probably be some more that didnt make the cut. Might be something to keep in mind.