I'm not a cheap guy, and I help at matches when I can. I travel to matches and classes, and it is expensive. It is expensive to run a top tier match. However, in my opinion, $175 for the IDPA S&W Nationals is expensive. I've been competing at that match since their first one. $150 for a BUG Match is ridiculous. S&W is entitled to profit, but they'll see a decline in participation as they keep raising the entry fee. Despite the increased fee this year, they had no problem filling this match.