i would say a rip. (most of those lights you see are for like interior/aesthetic design purpose =a luxury)

150$ for 8000 lumens at 4feetx2 on t5? (thats 1000lumen per lateral square feet.)

you could buy 20 cfl for roughly 50$ comeout with about (say you used 23w bulbs) 460w@roughly (average is on low per bulb lumen 1500) 30,000 lumen.
spend 100 on diy mounting/wiring/venting. and bam. id say 5 plants strong.:thumbsup:
midnightAK Reviewed by midnightAK on . $150 lighting for small 5 plant grow box, I am going to be builing a single grow box for 5 plants, and have about $150 for the lights. I found a light that looks good for around that price, i just want to make sure Im not getting ripped off or passing up a better deal on other lighting before i buy this; High Tech Garden Supply Rating: 5