When there isn't a lot of demand (not selling a million units at a time). The production run cost is spread over relatively few units so each unit cost is higher. The led bulbs for my 38 were $28 each plus shipping and I had to rebuild the innards of my housings for them to fit. It was do that or live with the 3 candle power stock bulbs. Some parts are just plain expensive. Just today I received my $335 runningboard mats.

Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet.
The three main causes of blindness: Cataracts, Politics, Religion.
Name your dog Naked so you can walk Naked in the park.