Hi Wayne - and a very warm welcome back! Can only agree with you on the prices. Saw a comment in a paper about the high prices of food in Australia and one of the reasons the author had was that we, the consumers, just get so used to it and accept that that's just the "way it is."
My DD was travelling in Germany and brought me back a set of blades for my TMX - she paid, I think, the equivalent of $85. But then I guess, we need to consider shipping costs, and then there are the various profit margins to take into account.
In any case, it's good to have you back with us. And, as Gert has already said, it's " lovely to have another male on board." Looking forward to hearing more from you in the near future!!