I agree that the throne is very important, but I am not convinced it costs so much to build one. There are perfectly good thrones out there for half the price of the Tama/Pearl ones, who claim to have the same features.
What I am saying is if Tama/Pearl insist on charging so much, where is their justification? C'mon, show me, show me!! Where are the titanium bolts, and real leather inserts, and gold leaf lettering??? And space-age sponge...??
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