Have you had a good look at one? They definitely aren’t overpriced, all CNC alloy and steel, not a bit of pot metal in sight.
Certainly a lot more than a “normal” toy gun though. I only use GBB at the moment, can’t stand the soggy AEG triggers and sowing machine noises.
Ive tried AEG’s with pre-cocking electronics, but still not as good as a gbb