i just purchased this at a hobby store -for $71 because the woman in front of me gave me a 40% coupon. the price is normally $109.95. I have no idea if this is a ripoff but at least if this turns out to be unworkable i have someplace to return it. My only fear is buying things on the net and then having the firm disappear or refuse to return the merchandise for credit. Most of the credit card companies will not refund money unless the merchant has approved. I hope this badger is a good one. thank.s