its marui its always around that price XD

Just last month when I was in Japan, I saw an AA12 for sale for $350.

But for the non-sale price, I would say the price probably would be more similar to M870 than the AA12.

I'd take an Airsoft one before I went with a real one, that's for sure. I think they made a mistake choosing this model, but it will do fine I'm sure

So about $550-650 CAD with markup @_@

Another $600 and you can get yourself a RS one :D

I kind of disagree. Look at the recent price of TM pistols from Infinity Arms.
The high price is just the greed of local retailers rather than a reasonable mark up.

Yeah but either they sold fast or only had 1-3 pieces in stock lol.