Yeah it really does, i could go down to new orleans if I really wanted to buy a cheaper one. A friend of mine bought a nice piece from this guy always on the street with a suitcase for $15 I think. The problem with that is, it took him two days to find him. He just wanders around until people who have heard about him approach. The shops on bourbon also have some and it would be very easy to bargain with them. The only reason I don't, is because the selection is so much smaller than my local headshops and if I don't see anything I like it is a waste of a trip.

When I get a chance, I will post pictures of what my $30 was worth.