I followed the "noob" threads and added the parts to my cart accordingly for my first saber.
I ended up with a 185US$ cart + 50US$ shipping (France), with no sound and cheap basic electronic.

I don't wanna sound like a beggar, but considering this whole stuff is "home made" (soldering, drilling, etc..) it's really expensive.
For almost half price I can get a FX lightsaber by Hasbro with sounds, it's really accurate, it has warranty and I can't make a mistake.

I like the idea of building your unique light saber, but the price just holds you back.
For 50US$, using yellow box plans and drilling and soldering around, I can get something similar if not better than the parts sold in this shop.

How can a simple metal tube of 7" with a hole drilled in it can be 26US$ ?!

That's some pretty greedy margin if you ask me.

PS: I'm not a troll, I love the idea of building your unique light saber. Some members have made beautiful pieces (checked the pics in the other threads), but the price ... geez.