They're silly at any price level.
The Cort Axe is available in The Netherlands for 444 euro.That is something different than 5000 dollar...
$5000 in today's economy seems a bit of a stretch. I remember Spencer's blowing out Punishers at $1200 after the reunion tour. Should've grabbed one then but even that seemed insane to me. Yeah, I'm a KISS fan but I'm not retarded!