Just ordered a Ritchey WCS alloy seatpost after getting myself all psyched about the WCS carbon. That was until I found out how much the roughly 20 grams you save with the carbon post cost. More than $100 difference. For 20 grams. My bike's steel, not like it would change the ride much.
Guess I just haven't shopped for carbon parts much. I'll pay for a great wheelset. I'll pay for a great frame. I'll fork over a bit more cash for a good riding carbon fork. But this just took me by surprise.
Back to your regularly scheduled misinformation campaign...