Originally Posted by
operator
Not to be a gigantic ******* but I like to point out that MSRP on accessories/components at a shop is usually around 2x the cost...
Well that's moot if the OP doesn't have access to prices that far below retail. Sure, the seller probably made some profit*, but the OP still got a good deal compared to building it personally.
*Edit: Well, maybe not profit per se, but the friend didn't lose as much as the average person would have.