No worries, I get it. This hobby is constantly changing, as is the technology that goes with it. Of course you could DIY and jimmy rig a light set up for cheaper. You can DIY everything for cheaper. But, IMHO, this fixture is better because a) canopies are ugly, and b) most DIY jobs are ugly and c) this one is ready to go and looks great. I sent a PM saying I can be flexible on price.