I would NEVER pay 500 for anyone in reality
This is a hobby, a release, and yes a splurge for me💪🏽
But the most I've ever gone was 400 and that was years ago with Ryan Steel, ReeseNYC and JamesXL back in 2016
Today no one over 300 is even a consideration when I hire now
That's just my personal preference and to each their own. If you can afford 500, 600, a grand. That's awesome for you!!!