hey guys, don't hate, don't shoot the messenger
if you ask LA whole seller the price will go even cheaper, normally purple tang goes around 60-70 bucks whole sale maybe even cheaper.
here is a guy I know can get you a black tang for 499$ and that's retail , although it is a small one, they don't really want to import big ones, shipping cost too much.
message him if you are interested
https://www.facebook.com/picturesqueaquatics/photos/pcb.718352188266555/718351448266629/?type=3
I m sure this is a big fat healthy black tang, but come on we all know things on Live aquaria are over priced
but hey ! best wishes for him , hope he can get a new home XD