Damn it Crane's have you ever considered a career in sales? LOL. I'd likely end up with the boots and vest if I went up any more and it would still be one heck of a deal, even for another $100 above where it is now. And I will get both the Mack vest and the 1k boots in CXL #8 down the road. However that could still be considered gluttony on my part. They are more than worth it at full retail but I'm going to let others that may not have experience in quality American made products have a shot at them. And thanks for your contribution! Bravo Zulu.