Pretty fair answers from Corbin. If costs are up ( and actually, in any industry that uses oil based products, they are ), then the additional price is justified. Of course, if their sales drop considerably, then prehaps they adjust again to sell off inventory. Really, if their seats are that good, and really is what you want, is the price really that big of a difference when considering your comfort and enjoyment when riding? Sometimes the cheaper alternative really cost more.