The bottom line is some of us can afford to buy plants for any price if we wish. Some of us like AeAe's and some don't. We all have the choice to decide what we like. The prices on ebay fluctuate for
all goods. I have also followed AeAe plants on ebay and have bid on many. I have won several. The link below is for a five footer that sold for $60.99. I unfortunately missed that one. If you want an AeAe and bid on e-bay you should be prepared to spend $100 to $250. Many online nurseries also have them for sale for similiar prices.
AE AE BANANA GREAT VARIEGATION EXTRA LARGE SIZE 5' TALL - eBay (item 250267532998 end time Jul-13-08 16:52:02 PDT)