Um the majority of people on here DO NOT work in the industry. At 500 shipped this kid isn't too far off what and employee deal would be. I just picked up the Il Moro on an employee deal (over 50% off), it still set me back just over 400$. This is a serious boot, not a piece of shit Full Tilt. Could his price be lower? Absolutely, but 5 shipped isn't that bad.