I think the first mk1 was £20 or £40 when they first came out ,I've got a feeling it was £,20 though. I get that was long time ago but £200 for mk1 is robbery and a step back from mk3
They no folk going to pay these prices as a locator essential bit of kit ,not that ever stop me and many others going out without out one and I've never lost a ferret to ground ,had some long waits but that's way it was and yes they make life easier but they also change the way some folk ferret especially new comers to the sport ,
Mooch