Lol no worries here, they both have their qualities. It's a pretty post. And solidly built. I actually told him he should charge more for it. I don't know a single machine shop that would sell this piece for that price. Truth be told I bought one myself to try out. I personally like the longer post for more stability and less torque on the brackets.
The only reason my kit is comparable in price is I include over 12 feet of amsteel that is spliced to give you a way to attach to the tree. Without that, it is a hand made kit rather than machined, and the price is cheaper.
When I started making these, my goal wasn't to make a bunch of money. There was just a group of folks who didn't have the tools or skills to make their own post. By buying in bulk and working with a local sheet metal fabricator, I was able to provide a kit that I considered safe and was within my ability to build. As it turned out, a bunch of people liked it so that is a bonus.
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